The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Rio de Janeiro, BR

Find the Top Obesity in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Rio de Janeiro, BR. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Rosely Sichieri
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Rosely Sichieri
    Referral may be required
    524 São Francisco Xavier St, 
    Maracana, RJ, BR 

    Rosely Sichieri practices practicing medicine in Maracana, Brazil. Ms. Sichieri is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Bulimia, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Diana B. Cunha
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Diana B. Cunha
    Referral may be required
    524 São Francisco Xavier St, 
    Maracana, RJ, BR 

    Diana Cunha practices practicing medicine in Maracana, Brazil. Ms. Cunha is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Isabel R. Madeira
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Isabel R. Madeira
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Isabel Madeira practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Madeira is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Obesity, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Rosangela A. Pereira
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Rosangela A. Pereira
    Referral may be required
    Nutrition Course, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Rosangela Pereira practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Pereira is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Joana M. Brandao
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Joana M. Brandao
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Joana Brandao practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Brandao is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Paulo V. Farinatti
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Paulo V. Farinatti
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Paulo Farinatti practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Farinatti is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Familial Dysautonomia, Hypertension, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Eliete Bouskela
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Eliete Bouskela
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Eliete Bouskela practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Bouskela is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Venous Insufficiency, Obesity in Children, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Michele R. Sgambato
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Michele R. Sgambato
    Referral may be required
    Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro . Av. Carlos Chagas Filho 373, 2º Andar, Bloco J, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Michele Sgambato practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Sgambato is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Vitor B. Paravidino
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Vitor B. Paravidino
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Vitor Paravidino practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Paravidino is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Chagas Disease, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Katia V. Bloch
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Katia V. Bloch
    Referral may be required
    Av. Aluizio Da Silva Gomes 50, Novo Cavaleiros, 
    Macae, RJ, BR 

    Katia Bloch practices practicing medicine in Macae, Brazil. Ms. Bloch is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Togaviridae Disease, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Paulo F. Solberg-Collett
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Paulo F. Solberg-Collett
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Paulo Solberg-Collett practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Solberg-Collett is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Acanthosis Nigricans, Achondroplasia, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Patricia A. Henriques
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Patricia A. Henriques
    Referral may be required
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Patricia Henriques practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Ms. Henriques is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Daniel V. Chagas
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Daniel V. Chagas
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Daniel Chagas practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Chagas is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Andrea F. Ramalho
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Andrea F. Ramalho
    Referral may be required
    Carlos Chagas Avenue, 2º Floor, Room 49, CEP 21.941-902, 
    Cidade Universitaria, RJ, BR 

    Andrea Ramalho practices practicing medicine in Cidade Universitaria, Brazil. Ms. Ramalho is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Obesity, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Bruna K. Hassan
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Bruna K. Hassan
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Bruna Hassan practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Hassan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Leidjaira L. Juvanhol
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Leidjaira L. Juvanhol
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Leidjaira Juvanhol practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Juvanhol is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    De M. Souza
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    De M. Souza
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    De Souza practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Souza is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Their clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Obesity in Children, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Amanda De Moura Souza
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Amanda De Moura Souza
    Referral may be required
    Av. Aluizio Da Silva Gomes 50, Novo Cavaleiros, 
    Macae, RJ, BR 

    Amanda De Moura Souza practices practicing medicine in Macae, Brazil. Ms. De Moura Souza is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Emanuele S. Marques
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Emanuele S. Marques
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Emanuele Marques practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Marques is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Postpartum Depression, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Mario Filho-Bernardo
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Mario Filho-Bernardo
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Mario Filho-Bernardo practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Filho-Bernardo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metabolic Syndrome, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Muscle Atrophy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 do I find the best Obesity in Children doctor in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

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    How does MediFind rank Obesity in Children doctors in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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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