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    MediFind found 225 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Metairie, LA. Of these, 208 are Experienced and 17 are Advanced.

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    225 providers found
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Richardson is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amanda Fontenot is a primary care provider, practicing in General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Fontenot is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jared Dendy is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dendy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Dendy is currently accepting new patients.

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      Susan L. Karam
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Karam is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Karam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Karam is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

      2820 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Ryan Lee is a New Orleans local. He received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He studied medicine at Louisiana State School of Medicine, New Orleans followed by internship and residency at Ochsner. Dr. Lee 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, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Janine Ferrier earned her undergraduate degree from the Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana and earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine also in New Orleans. She completed her internal medicine residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Ferrier 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

      Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. JoEllen Plunkett earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Plunkett 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), Diabetic Neuropathy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from Tulane and completed his internship at Ochsner before returning to Tulane to complete his residency. He is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since early 2002. He practices at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Metairie. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Green earned his medical degree from Tulane and completed his internship and residency at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Green is board certified in internal medicine and has been in practice since 1982. Dr. Green joined Ochsner Clinic Foundation in January 2002 and practices at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Metairie. Dr. Green 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), Diabetic Neuropathy, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Epstein earned her medical degree at Tulane and completed her internship and residency at Ochsner. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1988. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Premature Ovarian Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Granier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Granier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Barrett Esophagus, Multiple Myeloma, and Hypertension. Dr. Granier is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Johnson earned her medical degree from LSU where she also completed her internship and residency. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since the Spring of 2002. Her professional interests include diabetes and infectious diseases. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Fernandez graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from LSU where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internship and residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since the Summer of 2001. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Bragg earned his medical degree at LSU and completed his internship and residency at Ochsner. He has been on staff at Ochsner since the Fall of 2000. He practices at Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Hwy. Dr. Bragg 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), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Stoll earned his medical degree from LSU where he also completed his internship and residency. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1999. Dr. Stoll is the President of the New Orleans Academy of Internal Medicine. Dr. Stoll 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 Sciatica.

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Oliver Mollere is a practicing physician located in Louisiana. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Following this, he completed his internship and residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Mollere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Richards earned her medical degree from LSU and completed her internship at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and her residency at Ochsner. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1996. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Evan Dvorin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dvorin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Dvorin is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Laura Mccormick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mccormick has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mccormick 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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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