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

Find the Top Obesity in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Springfield, IL. Of these, 75 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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81 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Prairie Diagnostic Center LLC

    401 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Hazard is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Hazard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Hazard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Siu Center For Healthy Aging And Wellness

    319 E Madison St Ste 1F, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Florence is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Florence is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Florence is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Springfield Obstetric & Gynecologic Associates S.C.

    350 W Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sufyan Said is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Said is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Peripheral Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Said is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Referral may be required

    Central Counties Health Centers

    2239 E Cook St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerard Tolentino is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Tolentino is rated as an Advanced 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 in Children, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Tolentino is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Central Counties Health Centers

    2239 E Cook St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Armyda Novoa is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Novoa is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Intestinal Parasitosis, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Novoa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Referral required

    Hshsmg-Diabetes & Endocrinology-Springfield

    1118 W Legacy Pointe Dr, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Poornima Jayaramaiah is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Jayaramaiah is rated as an Advanced 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Jayaramaiah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gaines & Banday LLC

    301 N 8th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roger Mcclintock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mcclintock 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Mcclintock is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gaines & Banday LLC

    301 N 8th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tracy Mizeur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mizeur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mizeur is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Johns Hospital Laboratory

    800 E Carpenter St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valerie Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Osmotic Diuresis. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois Univ.

    520 N 4th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Avila is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Avila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cellulitis.

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

    Siu Medicine Center For Family Medicine | Springfield

    520 N 4th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michal Dynda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Dynda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Dynda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Siu Medicine Center For Family Medicine | Springfield

    520 N 4th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Rahman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Rahman 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Rahman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hope Knauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Knauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Knauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Kellenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Kellenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Kellenberger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Geoffrey Bland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Idelle Woodson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Woodson 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 Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Sciatica. Dr. Woodson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Cox is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Phillips 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 Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pramila Venigalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Venigalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Venigalla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Di Mondo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Di Mondo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Di Mondo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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