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    MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Opelika, AL. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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

      Internal Medicine Associates PC

      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Royal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Royal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Royal is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Internal Medicine Associates PC

      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

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

      Internal Medicine Associates PC

      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Patton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Patton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

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

      Internal Medicine Associates PC

      121 N 20th St, #6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Gunter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Gunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gilbert Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Office

      2430 Village Professional Dr, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      2401 Village Professional Drive, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sara Smith-T is a Pediatrics provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Smith-T is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Croup. Dr. Smith-T is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      2401 Village Professional Pkwy, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Katherine Nichols is a Pediatrics provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Obesity in Children, Croup, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Nichols is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      2401 Village Professional Drive, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa Young is a Pediatrics provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Obesity in Children, Croup, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Endocrinology & Metabolism Of East Alabama-Adult

      2570 Village Professional Dr, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neil Schaffner is an Endocrinologist in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Schaffner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      2401 Village Professional Dr S, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Lee Johnson is a Pediatrics provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      2401 Village Professional Dr S, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Carter is a Pediatrics provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      2401 Village Professional Dr S, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Megan Willis is a Pediatrics provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Willis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Piebaldism, Croup, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Rotor Syndrome. Dr. Willis is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Sharma Family Medicine And Consulting, P.C.

      101 24th St, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunil Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      1548 Professional Pkwy, 
      Auburn, AL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Abrams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Abrams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Abrams is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The East Alabama Health Care Authority

      2000 Pepperell Pkwy, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Hiren K Patel MD PC

      1941 1st Ave, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hiren Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Patel 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, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Experienced in Obesity in Children

      Stopwatch Urgent Care Centers LLC

      151 N 20th St, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Celeste Reese-Willis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Reese-Willis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Obesity, H1N1 Influenza, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Reese-Willis is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Surgical Clinic PC

      121 N 20th St, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jon Commander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Commander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

      Internal Medicine Associates P.C.

      121 N 20th St, Suite 6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Susan Wright is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Polycythemia Vera, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Internal Medicine Associates P.C.

      121 N 20th St, Suite 6, 
      Opelika, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Griffin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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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