The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Augusta, GA

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The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors near Augusta, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 144 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Augusta, GA. Of these, 119 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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144 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc

    2050 Walton Way Ste 101, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leyla El is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. El is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Thyroid Storm, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

    Faheem B. Nusrat
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Georgia Avenue

    325 Georgia Ave, Ste 200, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nusrat specializes in Internal Medicine. His special interests include Diabetes and Preventative Health Care. He treats conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Well Woman exams, Arthritis, Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Thyroid problems, Heart conditions, and Kidney Disease. Dr. Nusrat is board certified and has over 20 years of experience.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, and indoor shooting and target practice at the local shooting range. Dr. Nusrat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

    Ian C. Herskowitz
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology At Washington Rd

    4720 Washington Rd, 
    Evans, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Herskowitz specializes in Endocrinology, with a special interest in the treatment of Diabetes, Grave's Disease, Thyroid Disorders, and Pituitary Diseases.Dr. Herskowitz has over 30 years of experience and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Dr. Herskowitz is also a member of the Endocrine Society and American Association of Clinical Endocrinology.In his spare time, Dr. Herskowitz enjoys spending time with family and doing fun adventures with his children. Dr. Herskowitz enjoys reading and playing with his three dogs, Pearl, Blossom, and Lucky. Dr. Herskowitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Toxic Nodular Goiter, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypothyroidism.

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    Chris C. Carlson
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery

    Augusta Surgical Group

    1430 Harper Street, Building B, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Carlson is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

    Juaquito M. Jorge
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Weight Management And Bariatric Surgery Augusta

    818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 200, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jorge, a Metabolic Surgeon and Obesity Specialist, is deeply committed to patient care. His interests include medical and surgical treatment for overweight and obesity conditions, with a strong focus on helping patients maintain their health and weight results over the long term. He is BoardCertified in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine through the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Jorge began his medical career as an active-duty Navy Corpsman, serving 6 years and one tour in Iraq 2003 before becoming a civilian paramedic. He remains involved in research, focusing on improving long-term outcomes with weight management and telemedicine applications. Dr. Jorge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Randy W. Cooper
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Surgical Oncology

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Oncology At Augusta

    818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 104, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randy Cooper is a Surgical Oncologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    Sheng Y. Wang
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Summerville - Professional Center

    2258 Wrightsboro Rd, Ste 300, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Wang specializes in Internal Medicine. He treats conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension and a variety of other chronic conditions. Services offered include wellness, routine follow ups, work and school exams, and same day visits for acute problems. He has been in practice for 26 years.In his spare time, Dr. Wang enjoys traveling and gardening. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc

    2050 Walton Way Ste 101, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Pedersen is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Pedersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

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

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bridget Sinnott is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Sinnott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Osteitis Fibrosa.

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

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Isales is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Isales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Pheochromocytoma, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, and Orchiectomy.

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

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Healy is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Healy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperparathyroidism.

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

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Chin is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Chin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

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

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mulloy is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Mulloy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia.

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

    Georgia Internal Medicine Partners LLC

    1203 George C Wilson Dr # B, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Millen is an Internal Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Millen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Hyperthyroidism.

    John R. Velky
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of North Augusta

    309 West Ave, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Augusta Family Medicine LLC

    1224 Augusta West Pkwy, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Reimer is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Reimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

    Christopher S. Mcelroy
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Evans - Bldg. 3

    465 N Belair Rd, Ste 2B, 
    Evans, GA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mcelroy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Mcelroy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcelroy is currently accepting new patients.

    Gianina L. Usera
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology At Washington Rd

    4720 Washington Rd, 
    Evans, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Usera specializes in Endocrinology. Her special interests include bone and mineral metabolism. Dr. Usera treats conditions such as Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Diseases, and Osteoporosis.Dr. Usera has over 12 years of experience and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Dr. Usera also holds the distinction of having the Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) professional certification.In her spare time, Dr. Usera enjoys spending time with family and friends. Dr. Usera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mcshane is a Pediatrics provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Mcshane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Herpangina, Obesity in Children, and Roseola.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Hospital Medicine

    Piedmont Augusta Hospital

    1350 Walton Way, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Candice Darville is a Hospital Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Darville 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, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, and Ureteroscopy.

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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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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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