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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Pekin, IL. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    82 providers found
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Proctor Health Systems

      3591 Griffin Ave, 
      Pekin, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Honan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pekin, Illinois. Dr. Honan 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, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      2401 Broadway St, Suite B, 
      Pekin, IL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Curtis Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pekin, Illinois. Dr. Fisher 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 Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      19 Olt Ave, 
      Pekin, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lindsay Tate is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pekin, Illinois. Dr. Tate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

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

      Illinois Centers For Pain And Rehab, Sc

      3400 Griffin Ave, 
      Pekin, IL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Volkan Sumer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pekin, Illinois. Dr. Sumer 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. Dr. Sumer is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      3422 A Court St, 
      Pekin, IL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leah Embree is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pekin, Illinois. Dr. Embree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Embree is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Experienced in Obesity in Children

      Proctor Health Systems

      3591 Griffin Ave, 
      Pekin, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephanie Lindstrom is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pekin, Illinois. Dr. Lindstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      Proctor Health Systems

      3591 Griffin Ave, 
      Pekin, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lihua Du is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pekin, Illinois. Dr. Du is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Urethritis, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      General Surgery

      Office

      1001 Main St Fl 3, 
      Peoria, IL 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Rossi is a General Surgeon in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Rossi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      General Surgery

      Springfield Clinic Llp

      1001 Main St, Suite 300, 
      Peoria, IL 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jacob Hopping is a General Surgeon in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Hopping is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Obesity, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hopping is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      221 Ne Glen Oak Ave, 
      Peoria, IL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jose Kuzhively is an Endocrinologist in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kuzhively is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      530 Ne Glran Oak Ave, 
      Peoria, IL 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sandhya Chaudhari is a Pediatrics provider in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Chaudhari is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      7801 N Knoxville Ave, 
      Peoria, IL 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Christison is a Pediatrics provider in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Christison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top area of expertise is Obesity in Children. Dr. Christison is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      120 Wagner Dr, 
      Creve Coeur, IL 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Brune is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Creve Coeur, Illinois. Dr. Brune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      General Surgery

      Associates In Mental Health SC

      900 Main St Ste 530, 
      Peoria, IL 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jayaraj Salimath is a General Surgeon in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Salimath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      1701 W Garden St, 
      Peoria, IL 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bonnie Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      105 S Locust St, 
      Tremont, IL 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Baer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tremont, Illinois. Dr. Baer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Baer is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      105 S Locust St, 
      Tremont, IL 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Diane Krall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tremont, Illinois. Dr. Krall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Krall is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Experienced in Obesity in Children

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      435 Maxine Dr, 
      Morton, IL 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jessica Tonozzi-Kinzinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Morton, Illinois. Dr. Tonozzi-Kinzinger 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, Bronchitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Tonozzi-Kinzinger is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Koch Family Medicine Sc

      411 Maxine Dr, 
      Morton, IL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stanley Koch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Morton, Illinois. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome, Multiple Myeloma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Koch is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Koch Family Medicine Sc

      411 Maxine Dr, 
      Morton, IL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kimberly Ford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Morton, Illinois. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, High Cholesterol, and Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Ford is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, 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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