The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Obesity in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 224 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 206 are Experienced and 18 are Advanced.

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

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Chalew is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chalew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity in Children, Low Blood Sugar, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 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
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 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 Nodule, Thyroid Storm, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular 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 
     (4.2 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.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown

    275 Lasalle St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Galagan is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Galagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Office

    1340 Poydras St Ste 1640, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Richards is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Incer is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Incer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gina Cosentino is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cosentino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    New Orleans VA Medical Center

    2400 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lydia Melendez is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Melendez 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, Pheochromocytoma, and Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    West Jefferson Physician Services

    175 Hector Ave, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandra Riera is an Endocrinologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Riera 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), Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raghubir Mangat is a Pediatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mangat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Delayed Growth, Pertussis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dwayne Henry is a Pediatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Drowsiness.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Himes is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Himes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Alagille Syndrome, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Himes is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Brandy Panunti is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Panunti 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 Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Panunti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Susana Dipp earned her medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. She completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Yale University School of Medicine / Norwalk Hospital where she also served as chief resident. She completed endocrinology fellowship training at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Dipp is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, ABIM - Endocrinology and has been on staff since 2008. Dr. Dipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Storm, and Melorheostosis.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salim Hosein is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hosein has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hosein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Daniel Englert specializes in endocrinology, with a special interest in osteoporosis and other diseases of bone and mineral metabolism. He completed his undergraduate coursework at LSU in Baton Rouge, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Englert went on to attend medical school at LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha as a junior medical student and graduated in 2011. He then completed an internal medicine internship, residency, and chief residency at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Englert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Osteomesopyknosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Danielle Kay is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Obesity in Children, Hemorrhoids, and Rectal Prolapse. Dr. Kay is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Jessica Dahle is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dahle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Dahle is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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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