The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Brighton, MA

Find the Top Obesity in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1212 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Brighton, MA. Of these, 1086 are Experienced, 107 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    850 Boylston St, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Oken is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Oken is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Gillman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gillman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gestational Diabetes, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Elite in Obesity in Children

    Office

    125 Nashua St Ste 860, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elsie Taveras is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Taveras is rated as an Elite 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 in Children and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.

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    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Fiechtner is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Fiechtner is rated as an Elite 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 and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children

    Office

    725 Concord Ave Ste 3300, 
    Cambridge, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Mclaughlin is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Hyperparathyroidism.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Division Of Endocrinology

    333 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erinn Rhodes is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rhodes is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Obesity.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    BIDMC - Division Of Endocrinology

    110 Francis Street, Lowry 6A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    Johanna Pallotta is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pallotta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Pallotta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    BIDMC - Division Of Endocrinology

    110 Francis Street, Lowry 6A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Offers Telehealth

    Alina Gavrila is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gavrila is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Gavrila is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    BIDMC - Division Of Endocrinology

    110 Francis Street, Lowry 6A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dina Green is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Green is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    BIDMC - Division Of Endocrinology

    110 Francis Street, Lowry 6A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    James Hennessey is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hennessey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Hennessey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Joslin Diabetes Center

    1 Joslin Place, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elvira Isganaitis is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Isganaitis is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Isganaitis is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    South Cove Community Health Center, Inc.

    885 Washington Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dongxiao Yang is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yang 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU). Dr. Yang is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    South Cove Community Health Center, Inc.

    885 Washington Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese

    Xiaoqi Zhang is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU). Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    Center Communities Of Brookline

    100 Centre Street, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Rhodes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Morning Sickness, Idiopathic Edema, and Jaundice. Dr. Rhodes is board certified in American Board Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine.

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

    David August MD, LLC

    25 Boylston Street, Suite 302, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David August is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. August is rated as an Experienced 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 Diabetic Nephropathy, Chronic Cough, Fainting, and Vertigo. Dr. August is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Tobin Abraham is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Abraham 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Atrius Health, Inc., 291 Independence Drive, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Goldman is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Goldman 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 Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Goldman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    One Brookline Place, Suite 230, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolina Valencia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Valencia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Valencia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    One Brookline Place, Suite 230, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Salamon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Salamon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Heart Failure. Dr. Salamon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    BIDMC - Division Of Endocrinology

    110 Francis Street, Lowry 6A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanne Dushay is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dushay 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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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 Brighton, MA?

    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 Brighton, MA?

    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 Brighton, MA?

    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 Brighton, MA?

    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 Brighton, MA?

    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 Brighton, MA?

    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 Brighton, MA?

    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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