The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Canoga Park, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 697 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Canoga Park, CA. Of these, 592 are Experienced, 101 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Mojdeh Zafaranchi, MD Private Practice

    23644 Vanowen St, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    We provide personalized pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents in an intimate, family-focused practice setting. Dr. Zafaranchi is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Obesity in Children, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Zafaranchi is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Zafaranchi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health

    19950 Rinaldi St, Ste 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jelena Maletkovic is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Maletkovic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Maletkovic is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Met. Dr. Maletkovic is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    19950 Rinaldi St, Suite 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeff Borenstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Borenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA), Anaphylaxis, and Serum Sickness.

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

    Dr. Steve Kudler

    22110 Roscoe Blvd, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Radha Reddy is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    7345 Medical Center Drive, Suite 600, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Fittingoff is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Fittingoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Fittingoff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ileana Pat Inc.

    22110 Roscoe Blvd Ste 307, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ileana Pat is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Pat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Graves Disease.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    18133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 204, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Geller is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Geller is rated as an Advanced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Cedars-Sinai Primary Care & Endocrinology-Tarzana

    5411 Etiwanda Ave Ste 200, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ardeshir Soroushyari is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Soroushyari is rated as an Advanced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Marcos Fleiderman MD Corp

    18372 Clark St Ste 212, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yehuda Handelsman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Handelsman 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Low Blood Sugar, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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

    Tigalat Shalita, DO Private Practice

    7230 Medical Center Dr, Ste 202, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Shalita is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shalita is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Shalita is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MDVIP - West Hills, CA

    7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 160, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Nudell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Nudell 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Nudell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics

    Vahid Hekmat, MD Private Practice

    23101 Sherman Pl, Ste 407, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Vahid Hekmat is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Hekmat 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 Heart Murmurs, Obesity in Children, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Kawasaki Disease. Dr. Hekmat is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Cardiology). Dr. Hekmat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    7345 Medical Center Drive, Suite 600, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elnaz Kasiri is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Kasiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Thyroid Nodule, and Hyperthyroidism. Dr. Kasiri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 170, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mahbod Paya is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Paya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Paya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nutrition Medical Center Inc.

    6325 Topanga Canyon Blvd Ste 315, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Yip is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Yip is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

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

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sima Hassani is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Hassani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    9111 Corbin Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rhodora Kim is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Eyelid Bump, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    9111 Corbin Avenue, Floor 1, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vahe Mooradian is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Mooradian 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Mooradian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    19950 Rinaldi Street, Suite 200, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jong Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gout.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    19950 Rinaldi Street, Suite 200, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chien is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Chien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Asthma in Children, Obesity in Children, and Anemia.

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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 near Canoga Park, 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 Canoga Park, 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 Canoga Park, 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 Canoga Park, 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 Canoga Park, 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 Canoga Park, 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 Canoga Park, 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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