The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Alaska, US

Find the Top Obesity in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Alaska, US. Of these, 108 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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117 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Ahmed is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Ahmed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Triple A Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    3260 Providence Drive, Suite 523, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Nolan is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Nolan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Nolan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Internal Medicine Associates LLC

    2841 Debarr Rd Ste 50, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janice Koval is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Koval is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

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    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Medical Network Of Alaska LLC

    3331 E Meridian Park Loop, 
    Wasilla, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Abbate is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Wasilla, Alaska. Dr. Abbate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Capstone Urgent Care LLC

    3066 E Meridian Park Loop, 
    Wasilla, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Weiss is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Wasilla, Alaska. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    3909 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Lee is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    3340 Providence Drive, Tower A, Suite 500, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Heimerl is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Heimerl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetrasomy X, Pentasomy X, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Heimerl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    1200 Airport Heights Drive, Suite 330, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Konrad Kaltenborn is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Kaltenborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Kaltenborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    3340 Providence Drive, Tower A, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jodi Elliott is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Herpangina, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Elliott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Office

    1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 330, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Experience:
    68+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeanne Bonar is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. She has been practicing medicine for over 68 years. Dr. Bonar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Alaska Kidney & Diabetes Association

    3260 Providence Dr Ste 523, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Medland is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Medland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    3909 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Clark is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    3340 Providence Drive, Tower A, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Willow Monterrosa is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Monterrosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Herpangina, Croup, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Monterrosa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    3340 Providence Drive, Suite 359, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Thomas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    2211 East Northern Lights Boulevard, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Gaskill is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Gaskill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Gaskill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    1200 Airport Heights Drive, Suite 350, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant Searles is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Searles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Searles is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Reynolds is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    3220 Providence Drive, Suite E3-040, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathy Hurlburt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Hurlburt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease, Obesity in Children, Anemia, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hurlburt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Accola is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Accola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    3831 Piper Street, S Tower, Suite S-220, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kwanghee Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Chronic Cough, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Alaska, US?

    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 Alaska, US?

    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 in Alaska, US?

    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 Alaska, US?

    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 Alaska, US?

    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 Alaska, US?

    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 Alaska, US?

    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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