The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Lakewood Ranch, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 290 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Lakewood Ranch, FL. Of these, 241 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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

    Office

    11715 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Koss is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Koss 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 Infertility, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, Lakewood Ranch

    607 White Eagle Blvd, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Chan is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Sarasota. His clinical interests include Eosinophilic esophagitis. He earned his medical degree at St. George’s University. He completed a pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, New York. Dr. Chan 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 Lactose Intolerance, Delayed Growth, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    Office

    943 S Beneva Rd Ste 210, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesus Perez is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Perez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Mark A. Lupo M.D. P.A.

    3050 Bee Ridge Rd, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Lupo is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Lupo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children

    Mark A. Lupo M.D. P.A.

    3050 Bee Ridge Rd, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katarzyna Piotrowska is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Piotrowska is rated as a Distinguished 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 Calciphylaxis, Nephrocalcinosis, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    Motaz Agabani M.D. PA

    2650 Bahia Vista St Ste 104, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Motaz Agabani is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Agabani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery

    United Vein Centers

    8029 Cooper Creek Blvd Ste 104, 
    University Park, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Zebrowski is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in University Park, Florida. Dr. Zebrowski 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 Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Zebrowski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    11715 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Guerrero is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    JH All Children's Gastroenterology

    4040 Sawyer Road, Suite A, Suite A, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Karjoo specializes in pediatric gastroenterology/hepatology in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She sees patients in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Dr. Karjoo’s clinical interests include hepatology and medical education. She earned her medical degree from The State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Dr. Karjoo trained in pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed a gastroenterology clinical fellowship and a gastroenterology research fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Karjoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Karjoo is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    Office

    11505 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Quartermaine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Quartermaine 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 Premature Ovarian Failure, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Bradenton East Integrative Medicine

    8614 State Road 70 E Ste 200, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Brainard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Brainard 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 Insomnia, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

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

    Office

    14405 Arbor Green Trl, 
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Cabello is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Cabello 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 High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

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

    Mark A. Lupo M.D. P.A.

    3050 Bee Ridge Rd, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zsofia Geck is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Geck is rated as an Advanced 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 Toxic Nodular Goiter, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

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

    Office

    11715 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Thacker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Thacker 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 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Office

    11715 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Johnson 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

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

    Intercoastal Medical Group Inc

    11715 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Kassover is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Kassover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Obesity in Children, Premature Ovarian Failure, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Suncoast Family Wellness LLC

    6266 Lake Osprey Dr, 
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Bakus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Bakus is rated as an Experienced 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Anemia, Familial Hypopituitarism, and Neuralgia.

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

    Intercoastal Medical Group - Lakewood Ranch

    11505 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Hemmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Hemmer 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 Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, and Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria.

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

    Intercoastal Medical Group - Lakewood Ranch

    11505 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Josette Grice is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Grice 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 Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Sitosterolemia.

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

    Office

    11505 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Sauder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Sauder 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 Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Ulcerative Colitis.

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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 Lakewood Ranch, FL?

    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 Lakewood Ranch, FL?

    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 Lakewood Ranch, FL?

    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 Lakewood Ranch, FL?

    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 Lakewood Ranch, FL?

    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 Lakewood Ranch, FL?

    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 Lakewood Ranch, FL?

    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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