The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in El Segundo, CA

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The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors near El Segundo, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1484 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near El Segundo, CA. Of these, 1167 are Experienced, 307 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 901, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Korman is a General Surgeon in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Korman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Korman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialty Center-Hawthor

    4455 W 117th St Ste 502, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Way is an Endocrinologist in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Way is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Thyroid Storm, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

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

    Office

    323 N Prairie Ave Ste 408, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelita Beredo is an Endocrinologist in Inglewood, California. Dr. Beredo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

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    Devaughn K. Peace
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    DeVaughn K. Peace, MD Private Practice

    4326 S Western Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    We specialize in the care of children and young adults. From well checks, to immunizations, to the treatment of disease, we collaborate with the parents to insure the health and well being of our patients. Dr. Peace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

    Office

    740 S Pacific Coast Hwy, 
    El Segundo, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Wijatyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Segundo, California. Dr. Wijatyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

    Terry L. Simpson
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery

    Robert Marriot, MD Medical Corp.

    222 N Pacific Coast Hwy, 
    El Segundo, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Simpson is a pioneer in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery and known for being one of the first surgeons to be certified in Culinary Medicine. Dr. Simpson received his undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees from The University of Chicago, and conducted his surgical residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. He is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, and is a Fellow in The American College of Surgeons.In addition Dr. Simpson serves as the treasurer of the governing board of directors for The Alaska Native Medical Center, and on the board of Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage ALaska- the only healthcare team to win two Malcolm Baldridge awards for excellenceOur clinic has been chosen by many Californians for their general and weight loss surgery. Dr. Simpson's weight loss surgery program  offers a very comprehensive after-care program. In addition to weight loss surgery Dr. Simpson specializes in general surgery and is known for his work on the esophagus (hiatal hernias), as well as the gallbladder, stomach, small bowel, and colon. His strong belief in relationship based medicine and compassionate care. It is that philosophy that guides the clinic through all phases of patient care. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    Regents Of The University Of California

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dania Dia is a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Croup, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    Office

    12301 Hawthorne Blvd, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Awada is a Pediatrics provider in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Awada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

    David N Hoang

    13672 Hawthorne Blvd, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Hoang has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sciatica, and Scoliosis.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Pediatrics-Playa Vista

    12746 W Jefferson Blvd Fl 5, 
    Playa Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Mahmood is a Pediatrics provider in Playa Vista, California. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Sunken Fontanelles, and Delayed Growth.

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

    Northeast Community Clinic-Hawthorne

    4455 W 117th St Ste 300, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karlon Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Office

    5400 W Rosecrans Ave Ste 100, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Casillas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Casillas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Northeast Community Clinic-Hawthorne

    4455 W 117th St Ste 300, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marissa Trinidad is a Pediatrics provider in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Trinidad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Northeast Community Clinic

    4455 W 117th St Ste 200, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ngan-thuy Pham is a Pediatrics provider in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    Northeast Community Clinic-Hawthorne

    4455 W 117th St Ste 300, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maya Wille is a Pediatrics provider in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Wille is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Venice South Bay Inglewood

    1091 S La Brea Ave, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Mcnally is a Pediatrics provider in Inglewood, California. Dr. Mcnally is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Anemia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth.

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

    Mission City Community Network Inc

    501 E Hardy St Ste 205, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marjan Saba is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Saba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Platinum Health Partners, A Medical Corporation

    2850 Artesia Blvd, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Robinson is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Robinson has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and 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), Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy

    110 N La Brea Ave, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy

    110 N La Brea Ave, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preeti Bhatt is a Pediatrics provider in Inglewood, California. Dr. Bhatt 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, Asthma in Children, and Diarrhea.

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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 El Segundo, 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 El Segundo, 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 El Segundo, 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 El Segundo, 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 El Segundo, 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 El Segundo, 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 El Segundo, 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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