Obesity SpecialistsPage 8

207 verified specialists treating obesity from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Aurora Health Care, Aurora Health, and Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Bilal Shaikh, M.D

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Marinette, WI10+ years57+ pubs

Neuroendocrinology & Pituitary

Andrea Torres, MD

Endocrinology

Houston, TX20+ years64+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Digant Bhatt, MD

Cardiology

Cartersville, GA20+ years17+ pubs

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Daniel Bessesen, MD

Endocrinology

Denver, CO30+ years174+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Alyssa Heinrich, MD

Family Practitioner

Sports Medicine

Williamsport, PA8 years2+ pubs

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Ian Riddock, M.D.

Cardiology

Bend, OR20+ years6+ pubs

Preventive Cardiology

Stuart Chipkin, M.D.

Associate Chief

Endocrinology

Amherst, MA30+ years177+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Masha Resman, M.D.

Endocrinology

Sugar Land, TX15+ years2+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Alice Chiu, MD

Endocrinology

Houston, TX30+ years6+ pubs

Thyroid Disorders

Cristina Xenachis, M.D.

Endocrinology

Matawan, NJ30+ years8+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Landai Nguyen, DO

Cardiology

Cumming, GA10+ years14+ pubs

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Andres Henriquez, M.D.

Endocrinology

Pembroke Pines, FL9 years2+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Malshundria Prophet, MD

Hematology

Columbia, SC10+ years4+ pubs

Hematology & Oncology

Shelby Sullivan, MD

Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth; Director, Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Program, Center for Digestive Health, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Gastroenterology

Lebanon, NH5 years

Bariatric Endoscopy

Absalon Gutierrez, MD

Associate Professor, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Endocrinology

Houston, TX20+ years40+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Ruchita Patel, D.O.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Merrionette Park, IL10+ years22+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Irina Ciubotaru, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Brookfield, WI20+ years9+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Lital Reitblat, M.D.

Assistant professor of pediatrics

Pediatrics

Hollywood, FL

Pediatric Endocrinology

Ziad Kahwash, MD

Endocrinology

South Charleston, WV30+ years2+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Mertalaine Mulatre, M.D.

Oncology

Daytona Beach, FL10+ years5+ pubs

Radiation Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of obesity specialists built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Obesity as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.

What should I look for when choosing a obesity specialist?

Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for obesity depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.

Are these obesity specialists accepting new patients?

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

What is Obesity?

Obesity is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches obesity care.

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