The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Foley, AL

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The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors near Foley, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Foley, AL. Of these, 41 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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

    South Baldwin Family Practice LLC

    202 W Orange Ave, 
    Foley, AL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ellis Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Immediate Care Foley, LLC

    1265 S Mckenzie St, 
    Foley, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Mcdonald is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    David W Sanford MD PC

    1090 E Laurel Ave, 
    Foley, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Eberly is a Pediatrics provider in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Eberly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Jaundice, Delayed Growth, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2074 S McKenzie St, 
    Foley, AL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Pease is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Pease is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Orthostatic Hypotension, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Foley Clinic Corp.

    1851 N Mckenzie St, Suite 101, 
    Foley, AL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Linder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Linder has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Linder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Alabama Providence Healthcare Services

    1851 N McKenzie St Ste 206, 
    Foley, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Gilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Gilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Alabama Providence Healthcare Services

    1851 N McKenzie St Ste 206, 
    Foley, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bill August is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. August is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Baldwin Health Primary Care

    1851 N McKenzie St Ste 200, 
    Foley, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Baxter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Baxter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Baldwin Health Primary Care

    1851 N McKenzie St Ste 200, 
    Foley, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Mott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Costochondritis, Macroamylasemia, Lung Nodules, Obesity in Children, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Practice

    Office

    8158 State Highway 59 Apt 107, 
    Foley, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Buckmaster is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Buckmaster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Obesity, and Opioid Use Disorder.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1813 N McKenzie St, 
    Foley, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Cheung is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Fairhope Pediatrics, Inc.

    19087 S Greeno Road, 
    Fairhope, AL 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Skinner is a Pediatrics provider in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Scarlet Fever, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Elberta Clinic PC

    24980 State St, 
    Elberta, AL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terry Kurtts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elberta, Alabama. Dr. Kurtts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Pseudobulbar Affect, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Alabama Providence Healthcare Services

    1700 W 2nd St, 
    Gulf Shores, AL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Office

    156 E 15th Ave, 
    Gulf Shores, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeanne Birkenhauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Dr. Birkenhauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Foley Clinic Corp.

    101 E 15th Ave, 
    Gulf Shores, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sanford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Dr. Sanford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Emergency Medicine

    Office

    1356 West Beach Blvd, 
    Gulf Shores, AL 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Mcbride is an Emergency Medicine provider in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Dr. Mcbride is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Hypertension, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Office

    25405 Perdido Beach Blvd Ste 18, 
    Orange Beach, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Hurson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange Beach, Alabama. Dr. Hurson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Kimura Disease, Chylous Ascites, and Glossitis.

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

    Health Care Authority Endocrine And Diabetes

    21950 State Highway 181 Ste D, 
    Fairhope, AL 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judson Menefee is an Endocrinologist in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Menefee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Nodule, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Fairhope, AL

    6 Medical Park Dr, 
    Fairhope, AL 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cellulitis, Apoplexy, Colonoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Foley, AL?

    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 Foley, AL?

    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 Foley, AL?

    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 Foley, AL?

    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 Foley, AL?

    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 Foley, AL?

    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 Foley, AL?

    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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