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    MediFind found 114060 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children. Of these, 95491 are Experienced, 17088 are Advanced, 1385 are Distinguished and 67 are Elite.

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    114,060 providers found
      Eliana M. Perrin
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Elite in Obesity in Children

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      Baltimore, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Perrin is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Primary Care in the Department of Pediatrics and the Schools of Medicine and Nursing. She has a joint appointment in the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Fellowship Program-trained clinician investigator whose area of research expertise is patient-oriented preventive care, health services research, health disparities, and the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity. She has also developed, disseminated, and studied many tools to help pediatricians in practice prevent and treat obesity including the color-coded BMI charts that many use in outpatient practice. She has been the lead on numerous grants (including a multi-site randomized controlled trial NIH R01 and its renewal) on obesity and children’s health. She was previously faculty at UNC (where she won the Hettleman award, the highest award for university scholarship) and Duke. She has held previous roles as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Division Chief of Primary Care Pediatrics, founding Director of the Duke Center for Childhood Obesity Research, and a fellowship director of the National Clinicians Scholars Program at Duke University. She previously served as the national chair for the Academic Pediatrics Association Research Committee. Dr. Perrin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Premature Infant, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

      Matthew D. Beasey
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology

      Ballad Health Medical Associates Diabetes And Endocrinology Center

      16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 112, 
      Abingdon, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Beasey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology

      Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

      800 Howard Ave, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sonia Caprio is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Caprio is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology

      Seattle Children's Hospital

      4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
      Seattle, WA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christian Roth is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Roth is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Craniopharyngioma, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism.

      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology

      Baylor College Of Medicine

      6701 Fannin St, 
      Houston, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fida Bacha is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bacha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Malnutrition.

      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology

      Office

      9000 Rockville Pike, 
      Bethesda, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jack Yanovski is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yanovski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Prader-Willi Syndrome.

      Martin Wabitsch
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Albert Einstein Allee 23, 
      Ulm, BW, DE 

      Martin Wabitsch practices in Ulm, Germany. Mr. Wabitsch is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome, Breast Enlargement In Males, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Berthold V. Koletzko
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Dr. Von Haunersches Children's Hospital, 
      Munich, BY, DE 

      Berthold Koletzko practices in Munich, Germany. Mr. Koletzko is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gestational Diabetes, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism.

      Robert Garfield
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Bassett Health Center Stamford Main Street

      3234 Main Street, 
      Stamford, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Garfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Hypothyroidism, Lung Metastases, and Obesity in Children.

      Karna S. Gocke
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Texas Health Family Care

      1970 West University Drive, Ste 100, 
      Prosper, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karna Gocke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prosper, Texas. Dr. Gocke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Peripheral Neuropathy, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      William N. Drake
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Texas Health Family Care

      10900 Founders Way, Suite 103, 
      Fort Worth, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. William Drake has been serving the primary care needs of North Texas families since 1995. He is focused on providing quality preventative medicine as the first line of defense for patients of all ages. Dr. Drake is dedicated to serving his patients by providing personalized health and wellness services through exemplary care, education and research. He is especially passionate about research and treatments in the areas of juvenile and adult diabetes.Dr. Drake earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan in East Lansing. He completed his family medicine residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Drake is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American Diabetes Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Academy of Family Physicians and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Drake is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

      Meredith Szyikowski
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children

      Bassett Medical Center

      1 Atwell Road, 
      Cooperstown, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Szyikowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Adie Syndrome, and Scarlet Fever.

      Amy L. Proffitt
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      FirstChoice Internal Medicine

      301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 280, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Proffitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

      Richard P. Townsend
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      General Practice
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      General Practice

      Texas Health Family Care

      1001 East Buckingham Road, Ste 110, 
      Richardson, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Townsend is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Townsend is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Gilbert Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Nephrosclerosis.

      Jennifer D. Gibson
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children

      ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

      325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Gibson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Diarrhea.

      Robert W. Petrie
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Texas Health Family Care

      6100 Lake Worth Boulevard, 
      Fort Worth, TX 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Petrie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Petrie has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

      Suthee Thumasathit
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Texas Health Family Care

      1519 N Town East Blvd, Ste 100, 
      Mesquite, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Thai

      Suthee Thumasathit is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mesquite, Texas. Dr. Thumasathit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

      Jennifer O. Attmore
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

      Texas Health Internal Medicine Residency Clinic

      7000 W Plano Pkwy., Suite 250, 
      Plano, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Attmore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Plano, Texas. Dr. Attmore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Paul B. Anthony
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

      Texas Health Adult Care

      2100 Hedgcoxe Road, Suite 100, 
      Plano, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Anthony is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Plano, Texas. Dr. Anthony is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

      Candi C. Overholt
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Preferred Internal Medicine

      150 E Broadway, 
      Newport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Overholt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Familial Hypertension.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Obesity in Children?

      Obesity in children means having a weight that is higher than what is healthy for a child's height. Obesity is a serious, chronic condition. Over time, it can lead to other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

      When should I see an Obesity in Children doctor near me?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Obesity in Children doctor near me?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Obesity in Children doctors near me?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Obesity in Children doctors near me?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Obesity in Children doctor near me?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity in Children doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Obesity in Children doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Obesity in Children doctor near me?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Obesity in Children doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Obesity in Children doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Obesity in Children doctors near me?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity in Children doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Obesity in Children doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Obesity in Children doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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