Obesity SpecialistsPage 9

207 verified specialists treating obesity from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, and Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Jordan Weitzner, M.D.

Assistant professor of pediatrics in the division of gastroenterology

Pediatrics

Canton, GA

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Smita Kumar, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology

Endocrinology

Morgantown, WV10+ years13+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Joshua Tarkoff, MD

Pediatrics

Miami, FL

Pediatric Endocrinology

Nora O'Byrne, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Merrionette Park, IL10+ years4+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Kimberly Yuang, MD

Endocrinology

Martinsburg, WV6 years1+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Lavanya Sendos, M.D

Endocrinology

Houston, TX20+ years3+ pubs

Bone & Mineral Metabolism

Valerie Butler, D.O

Endocrinology

Houston, TX10+ years6+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Shelley Williamson, M.D.

Endocrinology

Houston, TX10+ years8+ pubs

Bone & Mineral Metabolism

Perihan Dimachkie, MD

Endocrinology

Sugar Land, TX15+ years6+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Linda Lester, MD

Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition

Endocrinology

Portland, OR30+ years

Thyroid Disorders

Pushyami Mikkilineni, MD

Faculty, Endocrinology Program

Endocrinology

Columbia, SC10+ years8+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Andrew Storm, M.D.

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Gastroenterology

Winston Salem, NC10+ years

Bariatric Endoscopy

Anish Nihalani, M.D.

Oncology

Edison, NJ20+ years

Surgical Oncology

Donald Portocarrero, D.O.

Gastroenterology

Arcadia, CA15+ years

Bariatric Endoscopy

Janese Laster, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Bangor, ME10+ years

Bariatric Endoscopy

Varun Samji, MD

Diabetes

Endocrinology

KY19+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Christopher McGowan, MD

Gastroenterology

Cary, NC20+ years

Bariatric Endoscopy

Anjani Pandya, DO

Endocrinology

Sugar Land, TX10+ years5+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Sindhura Ravindra, MD

Endocrinology

Parkersburg, WV10+ years3+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Rohit Dhingra, M.D.

Director of Bariatric Endoscopy, 4ward Wellness

Gastroenterology

Albany, NY10+ years

Bariatric Endoscopy

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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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