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

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

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 811 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Sandy Springs, GA. Of these, 638 are Experienced, 157 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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

    Office

    6135 Barfield Rd Ste 200, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Silverston is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Silverston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

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

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl2, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Metchick is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Metchick has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Amatu Rabbi
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Center For Medicine Endocrinology And Diabetes LLC

    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amatu Rabbi is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rabbi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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    Anna Kuo
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    Peachtree Park Pediatrics LLP

    3193 Howell Mill Rd NW Suite 250, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Kuo is a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Scarlet Fever, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Croup.

    Jennifer Gilligan
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Buckhead

    105 Collier Road NW, Suite 5040, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Gilligan, MD, received her medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in endocrinology at Emory University. Dr. Gilligan is board certified in internal medicine and brings with her more than five years of experience. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Gilligan was an emergency room physician at Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur. Dr. Gilligan is proficient in Spanish and has done research in diabetes and diabetes care. Dr. Gilligan will be in practice with Imad El-Kebbi, MD, and Reshma Patel, MD. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Gilligan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Atlanta Diabetes Associates

    1800 Howell Mill Road, Suite 450, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (9.0 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.

    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 
     (9.0 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.

    Sabreena M. Basu
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Sabreena Basu is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Basu has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

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

    Office

    6135 Barfield Rd Ste 200, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachna Relwani is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Relwani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Obesity in Children, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Childrens Wellness Center LLC

    5883 Glenridge Drive NE, Suite 100, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Loventhal is a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Loventhal 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, Herpangina, and Scarlet Fever.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Childrens Wellness Center LLC

    5883 Glenridge Drive NE, Suite 100, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirsten Mekelburg is a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mekelburg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

    Childrens Wellness Center LLC

    5883 Glenridge Drive NE, Suite 100, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Segal is a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Segal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Herpangina, and Delayed Growth.

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

    Laureate Medical Group-Sandy Springs

    6135 Barfield Rd Ste 200, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Skjei is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Skjei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

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

    Childrens Wellness Center LLC

    5883 Glenridge Drive NE, Suite 100, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Betsy John is a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. John is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Obesity in Children, Croup, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

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

    Enhanced Endocrinology

    5871 Glenridge Drive, Ste115, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil

    Arjun Haridas is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Haridas has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    North Atlanta Pediatric Associates

    1100 Lake Hearn Dr Ste 100, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Spandorfer is a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Spandorfer 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, MAGIC Syndrome, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

    Roger F. Eduardo
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Beltline Health, LLC

    1000 Johnson Ferry RD, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Eduardo is a board certified, advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeon, specializing in weight loss (bariatric), anti-reflux and general surgery. He was fellowship trained at the Cleveland Clinic Florida with a focus on laparoscopic surgery for morbid obesity including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, bariatric revisional surgery, acid reflux surgery, hernia repairs, as well as advanced endoscopy. Dr. Eduardo is loved by his patients and is committed to help our patients live their healthiest lives. Dr. Eduardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Cheryl Buck
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl5, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Buck is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Buck has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.

    Jorge I. Garcia
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garcia has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Jamil L. Stetler
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl6, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamil Stetler is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stetler has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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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