The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Gardena, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1903 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Gardena, CA. Of these, 1478 are Experienced, 416 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    1045 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Annette Coronel is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Coronel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Roseola, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Coronel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    18600 S Figueroa St, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Cheng is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

    Office

    12021 Wilmington Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Jacobs is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism.

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

    Office

    3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 1, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Echeverry is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Echeverry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Graves Disease.

    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 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

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

    Sunny Bay Pharmacy #2

    3565 Del Amo Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathy Doria is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Doria 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), Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

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

    Centinela Medical Group

    12900 Avalon Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Pallas is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pallas 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 Obesity.

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

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Wei Yee is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Wei Yee is rated as an Experienced 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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prativa Rajbhandari is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Rajbhandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    3475 Torrance Boulevard, Suite A, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Gulko is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Gulko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Croup, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Gulko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    3475 Torrance Boulevard, Suite A, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Farn-hsuan Tseng is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Tseng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Tseng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    3475 Torrance Boulevard, Suite A, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristen Andersen is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    3475 Torrance Boulevard, Suite A, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Curran is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Curran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Curran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2251 W Rosecrans Ave Ste 18-21, 
    Compton, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tran Ly is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Compton, California. Dr. Ly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    The Charles R Drew Univ Pharmacy

    1731 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Friedman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cushing's syndrome, Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor, and Panhypopituitarism.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    DeVaughn K. Peace, MD Private Practice

    4326 S Western Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.3 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. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Peace is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Peace is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    1386B West 7th Street, Suite 100, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Malgorzata Stanczyk is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Stanczyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stanczyk is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Karing Pediatrics

    936 Pine Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Song Tan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity in Children, Roseola, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Karing Pediatrics

    936 Pine Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chung Tsi is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tsi is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity in Children, Chickenpox, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Diarrhea. Dr. Tsi is board certified in Pediatrics (Sub: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine) and Pediatrics. Dr. Tsi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy #108

    15446 S Western Ave, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keila Trimble is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Trimble is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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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