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    MediFind found 182 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Gary, IN. Of these, 151 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    182 providers found
      Pablo Chagoya
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children

      Lake Station NorthShore Health Center

      2490 Central Ave, 
      Lake Station, IN 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pablo Chagoya is a Pediatrics provider in Lake Station, Indiana. Dr. Chagoya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Roseola, Delayed Growth, and Asthma in Children.

      Patricia Moody
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children

      Lake Station NorthShore Health Center

      2490 Central Ave, 
      Lake Station, IN 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Trish went into pediatrics due to her love of teaching and the many opportunities that this profession allows to help and educate families about daily healthcare.She is happily married to her husband Rich and together they have two very talented children. As a family, they enjoy traveling the world and cooking. In Trish’s free time you’ll find her reading, sailing or spending time outdoors.Trish loves what kids say and considers every day a new adventure as a pediatrician. Dr. Moody is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Delayed Growth.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Physician Network

      1573 N Cline Ave, 
      Griffith, IN 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tanya Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Griffith, Indiana. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Rotor Syndrome, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

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

      219 Health Network Inc

      1356 S Lake Park Ave, 
      Hobart, IN 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Simpson is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Simpson 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, and Hypertension. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      4937 Pheasant Ct, 
      Schererville, IN 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Kamartaj Quadri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schererville, Indiana. Dr. Quadri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Quadri is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Franciscan Physician Network

      7905 Calumet Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nabil Abdo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Abdo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tracheitis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Abdo is currently accepting new patients.

      Reynaldo Caluag
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Lake Station NorthShore Health Center

      2490 Central Ave, 
      Lake Station, IN 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Caluag has been in practice for over 20 years in the western suburb of Chicago, a very well diversified community but mostly poor and underprivileged. Serving this kind of community is what he’s passionate about. Educating them about their health that they may actively participate in the maintenance of their well-being is always his goal of treatment.In his spare time, he’s an “artist of all trades.” He does watercolor/oil painting, figure drawing, sculpture, photography, wood working and some carpentry. He enjoys gardening, watching movies, traveling, swimming, playing volleyball, working out and just hanging out with close friends and family. Dr. Caluag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      3903 E Us Hwy 30, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Yaser Alobeid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Alobeid 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, Food Allergy, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Alobeid is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Dr Mary Tilak P C

      6625 W Lincoln Hwy, 
      Crown Point, IN 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Tilak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Tilak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Colonoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Tilak is currently accepting new patients.

      Girma B. Assefa
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

      100 W 162nd St, 
      South Holland, IL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Girma Assefa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Assefa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension.

      Daniel Montalvo
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

      100 W 162nd St, 
      South Holland, IL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Montalvo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Montalvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Lolita M. Smith
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

      100 W 162nd St, 
      South Holland, IL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lolita Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Smith 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), Obesity, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

      Jeffrey Branta
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

      100 W 162nd St, 
      South Holland, IL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Branta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Branta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

      Edwin E. Hollins
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

      100 W 162nd St, 
      South Holland, IL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edwin Hollins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Hollins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Chuka Nchekwube
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

      100 W 162nd St, 
      South Holland, IL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chuka Nchekwube is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Nchekwube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension.

      Susana D. Cuadros
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group

      2301 E 93rd St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Susana Cuadros is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cuadros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

      Community Healthnet Inc

      1021 E 5th Ave, 
      Gary, IN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ugochi Okoro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Okoro 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), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Okoro is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Edgewater Systems For Balanced Living Inc

      1100 W 6th Ave, Edgewater Beh Hlth Service, 
      Gary, IN 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish, Yoruba
      Accepting New Patients

      Chiedu Nchekwube is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Nchekwube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Menopause, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Nchekwube is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      1619 W 5th Ave, 
      Gary, IN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Creoles And Pidgins
      Accepting New Patients

      Nathaniel Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Ross 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, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Okolocha Medical Corp

      2054 Grant St, 
      Gary, IN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Okolocha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Okolocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pneumonia, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Okolocha is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Gary, IN?

      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 Gary, IN?

      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 Gary, IN?

      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 Gary, IN?

      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 Gary, IN?

      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 Gary, IN?

      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 Gary, IN?

      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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