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    MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Mandeville, LA. Of these, 62 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    72 providers found
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - East Mandeville

      3235 E Causeway Approach, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lauren Elder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Elder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

      Ochsner Health Center - East Mandeville

      3235 E Causeway Approach, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brandon Simon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Cirrhosis, Bowel Incontinence, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Health Center - East Mandeville

      3235 E Causeway Approach, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Zachary Pray received his undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University and received his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Following this, he completed his residency at Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Pray 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.

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

      Ochsner Health Center - East Mandeville

      3235 E Causeway Approach, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Erin Conlin attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge for her undergraduate training and received her medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. She then completed an internal medicine residency with the University of Colorado in Denver as part of the primary care training track. Dr. Conlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Shingles, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

      Edward Gaber MD

      231 Saint Ann Dr # 2B, 
      Mandeville,, LA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Gaber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mandeville,, Louisiana. Dr. Gaber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Pulmonary Edema, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      201 Saint Ann Dr, Suite B, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kenneth Capone is a Pediatrics provider in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Capone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), and Delayed Growth. Dr. Capone is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Clark Warden is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Warden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Redmann is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Redmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew French is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. French is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Vagotomy.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Leithead is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Leithead is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Pavan Chava is an Endocrinologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Chava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Peripheral Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Chava is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      2810 E Causeway Approach, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Leblanc is a Pediatrics provider in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Jaundice, Delayed Growth, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Leblanc is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      201 Saint Ann Dr, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jennifer Miles is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Miles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Food Allergy. Dr. Miles is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      1305 W Causeway Approach, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christina Lewis is a Pediatrics provider in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Van Der Woude Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Jaundice. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      521 Asbury Dr, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Guilbault is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Guilbault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Arthritis, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Guilbault is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Kelly G Burkenstock MD A Professional Medical Corporation

      2040 N Causeway Blvd, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kelly Burkenstock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Burkenstock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperhidrosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Burkenstock is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      784 Asbury Dr, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ronald Kluchin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Kluchin 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 High Cholesterol.

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

      East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

      130 Lakeview Cir, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anita Kanagala is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Kanagala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kanagala is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics
      7020 Highway 190, Suite C, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sharon Lilly is a Pediatrics provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Lilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Delayed Growth, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Lilly is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Thomas is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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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 Mandeville, LA?

      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 Mandeville, LA?

      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 Mandeville, LA?

      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 Mandeville, LA?

      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 Mandeville, LA?

      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 Mandeville, LA?

      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 Mandeville, LA?

      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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