The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

Find the Top Obesity in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 3584 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Illinois, US. Of these, 3179 are Experienced, 367 are Advanced and 38 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    1020 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 100, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe patient education, compassion, and empathy are essential for a successful treatment plan. Patients should be active participants in their health care, working with the health care team to optimize their health. Dr. Vasa is rated as an Experienced 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 Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Vasa is board certified in Endocrinology.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Endocrinology

    11600 S Kedzie Ave Ste, Ste D, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Kazi is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Kazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Kazi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeev Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, Turner Syndrome, Perrault Syndrome, and Dementia. Dr. Joshi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine.

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    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Bariatric Medicine

    2801 Finley Rd, Ste 220, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Rosen is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Rosen 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rosen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Advocate Memory Center

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mccormack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mccormack is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4025 N Western Ave Bldg, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Julio Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    OSF Saint Katharine - Diabetes & Endocrinology

    215 East 1st Street Suite 111, 
    Dixon, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ifrah Jamil is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Dixon, Illinois. Dr. Jamil 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 Thyroid Storm, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Graves Disease, and Silent Thyroiditis. Dr. Jamil is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Bariatric Medicine

    2801 Finley Rd, Ste 220, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Mikhail is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Mikhail 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mikhail is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    27750 W Highway, Ste 240, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepkamal Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Kaur 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kaur is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    1345 Ryan Pkwy, 
    Algonquin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Petersen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Petersen is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennette Berry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and DiGeorge Syndrome. Dr. Berry is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    801 N. Cass Ave., Suite 300, 
    Westmont, IL 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My personal practice style involves working with my patient to create a healthy lifestyle change. I am looking for patients that want to use science and medicine to improve their health and to make changes in their lives. This includes making informed decisions based on laboratory testing. I enjoy treating patients that want to participate in change. Dr. Pua 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 Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pua is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    2511 N Kedzie Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Ricardo Machado is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Machado 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Machado is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    77 Rand Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Michael Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Gill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Endocrinology

    11600 S Kedzie Ave Ste, Ste D, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruchita Patel is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Patel 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypercalcemia, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 350, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Moriah Bang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Bang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bang is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Plainfield

    24508 W Village Ctr Dr, 
    Plainfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiranjit Deol is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plainfield, Illinois. Dr. Deol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. Deol is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehak Sethi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Sethi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group

    Morton Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hillary Ecker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Ecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ecker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    2535 S Martin Luther King Dr, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cherie Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hawkins is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians, Family Practice.

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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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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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