The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Columbia, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 225 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Columbia, IL. Of these, 211 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Michael Kirk
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    Columbia, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Michael Kirk, MD, FAAFP, is board certified in family medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at Medical College of Georgia. Before joining SSM Health Medical Group, Dr. Kirk practiced at Progressive Family Care where he provided outpatient care to both pediatric and adult patients. He has over 28 years of experience and provides care to patients of all ages. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and is also a medical real estate developer. ""My mission is to serve as the patient's advocate for health care and promotion, and to provide guidance for the patient's health care needs."" - Michael Kirk, MD, FAAFP". Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Office

    5225 Mid America Plz Ste E100, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Litvin is an Endocrinologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Litvin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity in Children.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery

    Office

    1400 Lemay Ferry Rd Ste 100, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norbert Richardson is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Richardson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Mercy Clinic Illinois LLC

    1019 Valmeyer Rd, 
    Columbia, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Birner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Columbia, Illinois. Dr. Birner 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 High Cholesterol.

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

    Mercy Clinic Illinois LLC

    1019 Valmeyer Rd, 
    Columbia, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Daigle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Illinois. Dr. Daigle 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 High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    PC Associates LLC

    200 Admiral Trost Rd Ste 1A, 
    Columbia, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Schenewerk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Illinois. Dr. Schenewerk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Vertigo, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    420 Columbia Centre, 
    Columbia, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Wood is a Family Medicine provider in Columbia, Illinois. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Obesity.

    Alan Silverberg
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Silverberg is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Silverberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Kristina Anderson
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1296 Jeffco Blvd., 
    Arnold, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Kristina M. Anderson, MD, is a board certified family medicine physician. She graduated medical school and completed her residency at the University of Missouri - Columbia. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Anderson believes in a wholistic approach to treating patients of all ages and has clinical interests in women's health, pediatrics, chronic diseases, preventive care, steroid/joint injections and skin biopsies. Dr. Anderson regularly participates and is very active in medical missions that provide health care services to those in need in Haiti. "" My goal is to provide quality, evidence based care to individuals and families through personalized, compassionate care. I find joy in taking care of any concern that comes my way in patients of all ages. Caring for the whole person and the whole family is the best part of my job"" - Kristina M. Anderson, MD". Dr. Anderson 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.

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

    Livewell Wellness Centers LLC

    3030 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 1, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Norman is a Pediatrics provider in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Norman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top area of expertise is Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism Consultants P C.

    10004 Kennerly Rd Ste 160B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kanjirapallil Thampy is an Endocrinologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Thampy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    12900 Tesson Ferry Road, Suite 101, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharathi Raju is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Raju is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism.

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

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stewart Albert is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Albert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Addison's Disease, Endoscopy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    520 S. Elm Ave., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naman Abar is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Abar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism.

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

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 13B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clay Semenkovich is an Endocrinologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Semenkovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    4000 N Illinois Ln, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Moss is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Moss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Diverticular Disease, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Moss is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Primary Care-Oakville

    5758 Telegraph Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Grabowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Grabowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Mercy Clinic Primary Care-Oakville

    5758 Telegraph Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Staten is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Staten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    A Louis Ojascastro LLC

    5715 Telegraph Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Ojascastro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ojascastro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    BJC Medical Group Midwifery At South County

    4438 Telegraph Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Wagstaff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wagstaff 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 High Cholesterol.

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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 Columbia, IL?

    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 Columbia, IL?

    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 Columbia, IL?

    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 Columbia, IL?

    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 Columbia, IL?

    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 Columbia, IL?

    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 Columbia, IL?

    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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