The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 281 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 245 are Experienced and 36 are Advanced.

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

    Abbas Motazedi MD

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 111, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abbas Motazedi is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Motazedi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Thyroid Nodule.

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

    Mark Sklar MD

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Mark Sklar is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sklar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma. Dr. Sklar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery

    Office

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Desmond Ohiowele is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ohiowele 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Office

    2440 M St NW Ste 417, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael West is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. West is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Thyroid Storm.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Endocrinology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 1-OP-97, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anteneh Zenebe is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zenebe is rated as an Advanced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

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

    MedStar Health: Pulmonology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 3800, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Kundra is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kundra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

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

    110 Irving Street Northwest Room 1a-50B

    110 Irving St NW Rm 1A-50B, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Wexler is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wexler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 210, Suite 210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Katherine Lamond is the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatrics Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery for Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and performs the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Banding at Sibley. She is also a surgeon with Johns Hopkins Surgery at Sibley, where she practices general surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Lamond grew up in Maryland and attended Dartmouth College for her undergraduate education, before moving back to the area to attend Georgetown University School of Medicine. Her internship and residency in General Surgery were completed at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She then completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. More recently, Dr. Lamond served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 2012-2015, prior to transitioning her practice to Sibley Memorial Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is active in both the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Videos Meet Katherine Lamond, M.D., Minimally Invasive Surgeon Surgical Weight Loss Options 101 GERD and Bariatric Surgery FAQ. Dr. Lamond is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lamond is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    MedStar Health Endocrinology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center Physician Office Building North

    106 Irving St NW Ste 3800, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meeta Sharma is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget's Disease of Bone, Thyroid Storm, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Camille Stanback is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stanback is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Stanback is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Verbalis is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Verbalis is rated as an Experienced 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 Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Osteoporosis, and Vagotomy.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Endocrinology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 1-OP-97, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wolali Odonkor is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Odonkor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Graves Disease, and Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy.

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

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasa Janicic is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Janicic is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Milay Lam is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lam 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Lam is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Rui Lu

    106 Irving St NW Ste 411, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rui Lu is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced 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, Thyroid Nodule, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

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

    Charles B. Abrams M.D. P.C.

    1120 19th St NW Ste 200, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ace Lipson is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lipson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hyperthyroidism, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

    Gw Endocrinology-West End: 2300 M Street

    2300 M St NW # 9, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohit Jain is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jain 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 Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Penectomy, and Nephrectomy.

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

    Privia Medical Group LLC

    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 114, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grady 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 Dementia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachna Goyal is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Cowen is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cowen is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Osteoporosis.

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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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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