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Pediatric Obesity Specialists

13 verified specialists treating pediatric obesity from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include USF Health Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, and Tampa General Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Henry Rodriguez

Henry Rodriguez, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Clinical Director of the USF Diabetes Center

Pediatrics

Tampa, FL30+ years
Pediatric Endocrinology
Anita Swamy

Anita Swamy, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL15+ years
Pediatric Endocrinology
Marcio Griebeler

Marcio Griebeler, M.D.

Staff Director, Obesity Programs

Endocrinology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Mark Deboer

Mark Deboer, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatrics

Charlottesville, VA
Pediatric Endocrinology
Erica Dayan

Erica Dayan, MD

Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Highland Park, IL
Jennifer Miller

Jennifer Miller, MD

Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatrics

Gainesville, FL20+ years
Pediatric Endocrinology
Ronald Kleinman

Ronald Kleinman, MD

Pediatrics

Boston, MA15+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Sonia Caprio

Sonia Caprio, MD

Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology), Yale School of Medicine

Pediatrics

New Haven, CT30+ years
Pediatric Endocrinology
Jacqueline Kaari

Jacqueline Kaari, D.O.

Pediatrics

Hudson, OH15+ years
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Douglas Blocker

Douglas Blocker, M.D.

Pediatrics

Canton, OH15+ years
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Margarita Smotkin-Tangorra

Margarita Smotkin-Tangorra, D.O.

Pediatrics

Neptune, NJ15+ years
Pediatric Endocrinology
Cynthia Akagbosu

Cynthia Akagbosu, MD, MA

Assistant Professor

Gastroenterology

New York, NY8 years
Bariatric Endoscopy
Radhika Pillai

Radhika Pillai, MD

Pediatrics

Sugar Land, TX
Pediatric Endocrinology

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of pediatric obesity specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Pediatric 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 pediatric obesity specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for pediatric 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 pediatric 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 Pediatric Obesity?
Pediatric 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 pediatric obesity care.
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