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    MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 135 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    168 providers found
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      2701 Chester Ave, Highgrove Medical Center, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bruce Dains is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Dains is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology

      Centric Health

      2901 Sillect Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jasleen Duggal is an Endocrinologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Duggal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Hyperthyroidism, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology

      Centennial Medical Group Inc

      1801 16th St, Suite A, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nelson Madrilejo is an Endocrinologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Madrilejo 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), Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      General Practice
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      General Practice

      Ronnie Claiborne MD A Professional Corporation

      1925 17th St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronnie Claiborne is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Claiborne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      2323 16th St, Suite 200, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Young Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Park 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, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cirrhosis.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      2615 H St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raju Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Patel 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), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      1524 27th St, Suite 101, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Gerald Rogado is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rogado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Sinusitis, Cellulitis, and Empyema.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      2700 F St, Suite 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ajitpal Tiwana is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Tiwana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      1611 1st St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Padmaja Kankar is a Pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Kankar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

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

      Centric Health

      2901 Sillect Ave, Suite 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ashokkumar Ghadia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ghadia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      3550 Q St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amit Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are VIPoma, Somatostatinoma, Food Allergy, and Bronchiolitis Obliterans.

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

      Centric Health

      3008 Sillect Ave, Suite 220, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Atam Singh is an Endocrinologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Triple A Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics
      3733 San Dimas St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fernando Fan is a Pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Fan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Croup.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      3733 San Dimas St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Devaprakash Krishnan is a Pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Viral Gastroenteritis, and Asthma in Children.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      3733 San Dimas St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Iordanka Valkova-Abbas is a Pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Valkova-Abbas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

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

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      3838 San Dimas St, Suite B201, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anila Chadha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Chadha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Food Allergy.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      4040 San Dimas St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suzanne Espalin is a Pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Espalin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Diarrhea, and Undescended Testicle.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      3501 Stockdale Hwy, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Juliana Opong is a Pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Opong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      3501 Stockdale Hwy, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Inga Astakhova is a Pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Astakhova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Omni Family Health

      210 N Chester Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nassef Henein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Henein 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), Gallbladder Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Bakersfield, CA?

      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 Bakersfield, CA?

      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 Bakersfield, CA?

      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 Bakersfield, CA?

      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 Bakersfield, CA?

      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 Bakersfield, CA?

      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 Bakersfield, CA?

      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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