The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Lithia Springs, GA

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The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors near Lithia Springs, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 272 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Lithia Springs, GA. Of these, 211 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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272 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Endocrinology

    3825 Medical Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yahya Siddiq is an Endocrinologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Siddiq is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Endocrinology

    3825 Medical Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saira Adeel is an Endocrinologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Adeel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

    David G. Robertson
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children

    Atlanta Diabetes Associates

    1800 Howell Mill Road, Suite 450, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Robertson has been in practice with Atlanta Diabetes Associates since 1998. He is Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and Metabolism. His practice includes general endocrinology, including thyroid disorders, pituatary and adrenal disease, hormone replacement therapies for men and women, and both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. He is a past President of the Georgia Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Prior to joining Atlanta Diabetes Associates, Dr Robertson served on the faculty at Emory University school of Medicine for 10 years in the Divisions of Endocrinology and Atherosclerosis and Lipid Metabolism. He has numerous publications and is an invited presenter at National and International meetings. Dr. Robertson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

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    Bruce W. Bode
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    Atlanta Diabetes Associates

    1800 Howell Mill Road, Suite 450, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Bode is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bode is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Bode is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Atlanta Pediatrics P.C.

    915 Thornton Rd, 
    Lithia Springs, GA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Earl Young is a Pediatrics provider in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Herpangina.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Childrens Medical Associates LLC

    1680 Mulkey Rd Ste E, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shelly-ann Salandy is a Pediatrics provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Salandy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Diarrhea.

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

    Piedmont Physicians At Medical Park Drive

    3825 Medical Park Dr Ste 301, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Saltz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Saltz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Office

    1790 Mulkey Rd Ste 5A, 
    Austell, GA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Israel Orija is an Endocrinologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Orija is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Toxic Nodular Goiter, Hyperthyroidism, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

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

    Douglasville Medical Center

    8820 Hospital Dr, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Satyajeet Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Internal Medicine

    6043 Prestley Mill Rd Ste B, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Piansky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Piansky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Primary Care

    148 Bill Carruth Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Hiram, GA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Goolsby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Goolsby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    West Vinings Pediatric Group

    3644 Highlands Parkway, 
    Smyrna, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Crystal White is a Pediatrics provider in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Zoon Vulvitis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Office

    1515 Westfork Dr Ste C, 
    Lithia Springs, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yitzhak Melamed is a Pediatrics provider in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Dr. Melamed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Croup, and Chickenpox.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    West Atlanta Pediatrics P.C.

    915 Thornton Rd, 
    Lithia Springs, GA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsey Ransom is a Pediatrics provider in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Dr. Ransom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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

    Atlanta West Primary Care Associates PC

    939 Thornton Rd, 
    Lithia Springs, GA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Blake is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Dr. Blake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

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

    Atlanta West Primary Care Associates PC

    939 Thornton Rd, 
    Lithia Springs, GA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Millard Collier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

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

    Internal Medicine Austell

    1605 Mulkey Rd Ste B, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amber Driskell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Driskell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Nissi Family Medicine LLC

    1810 Mulkey Rd Ste 105, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marga Ngwang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Ngwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Cobb Family Medicine

    1790 Mulkey Rd Ste 8A, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erica Judge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Judge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    1790 Mulkey Rd Ste 8A, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Gearhard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Gearhard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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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 Lithia Springs, 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 Lithia Springs, 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 Lithia Springs, 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 Lithia Springs, 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 Lithia Springs, 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 Lithia Springs, 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 Lithia Springs, 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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