The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Plantation, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 848 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Plantation, FL. Of these, 643 are Experienced, 200 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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848 providers found
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    General Practice
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    General Practice

    El Projimo Medical Center PLLC

    Sunrise, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Correa is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Correa 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 Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Gabriel Domenech MD PA

    201 NW 82nd Ave Ste 201, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Pollock is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Advanced 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), Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity.

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

    Baptist Health Endocrinology | Plantation

    1228 S Pine Island Rd Ste 320, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angel Alejandro is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Alejandro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule.

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    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2903 Stirling Rd, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Fensterszaub is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Fensterszaub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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

    Jellinger & Lerman MD LLC

    3107 Stirling Rd Ste 300, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Lerman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Lerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypothyroidism, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Office

    3107 Stirling Rd Ste 300, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Jellinger is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Jellinger 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Steward Medical Group Inc.

    3001 NW 49th Ave Ste 303, 
    Lauderdale Lakes, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andres Palacio is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Dr. Palacio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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

    Palm Medical Center Plantation LLC

    6971 W Sunrise Blvd Ste 105-106, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ndemie Price is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children.

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

    Arlene E Haywood M.D. PA

    6971 W Sunrise Blvd Ste 105, 
    Plantation,, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arlene Haywood is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Plantation,, Florida. Dr. Haywood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children.

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

    Office

    3001 NW 49th Ave Ste 104, 
    Lauderdale Lakes, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ikna Krysiak is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Dr. Krysiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Toxic Nodular Goiter, Thyroid Storm, and Thyroid Nodule.

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

    Caremax Medical Center Of Broward LLC

    4302 W Broward Blvd, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jones Cemelus is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Cemelus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Febrile Neutropenia.

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

    Carlos Vidalon M.D. P.A.

    201 NW 82nd Ave Ste 504, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Coromoto Palermo is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Palermo is rated as an Experienced 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 Graves Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

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

    Arnaldo Villafranca MD PA

    10650 W State Road 84 Ste 206, 
    Davie, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lyan Hernandez is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Davie, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced 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 Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Hirsutism in Women.

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

    Fernandez & Associates PA

    201 NW 82nd Ave Ste 307, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Fernandez is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Rmed LLC

    1776 N Pine Island Rd Ste 106, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabor Ferenczy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Ferenczy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, High Cholesterol, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Nova Southeastern University Inc.

    3200 S University Dr, 
    Davie, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naushira Pandya is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Davie, Florida. Dr. Pandya 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra Mikhael is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Mikhael is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hirsutism in Women, Thyroid Storm, Hypercalcemia, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Mikhael is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020.

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

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Cabral is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Cabral is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Cabral is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1993.

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

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tessey Jose is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Jose is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Jose is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2012.

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

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Karla Arce is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Arce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Arce is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015.

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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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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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