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    MediFind found 2108 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Maryland, US. Of these, 1778 are Experienced, 308 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    2,108 providers found
      Eliana M. Perrin
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Elite in Obesity in Children

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      Baltimore, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Perrin is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Primary Care in the Department of Pediatrics and the Schools of Medicine and Nursing. She has a joint appointment in the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Fellowship Program-trained clinician investigator whose area of research expertise is patient-oriented preventive care, health services research, health disparities, and the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity. She has also developed, disseminated, and studied many tools to help pediatricians in practice prevent and treat obesity including the color-coded BMI charts that many use in outpatient practice. She has been the lead on numerous grants (including a multi-site randomized controlled trial NIH R01 and its renewal) on obesity and children’s health. She was previously faculty at UNC (where she won the Hettleman award, the highest award for university scholarship) and Duke. She has held previous roles as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Division Chief of Primary Care Pediatrics, founding Director of the Duke Center for Childhood Obesity Research, and a fellowship director of the National Clinicians Scholars Program at Duke University. She previously served as the national chair for the Academic Pediatrics Association Research Committee. Dr. Perrin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Premature Infant, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology
      Elite in Obesity in Children
      Pediatric Endocrinology

      Office

      9000 Rockville Pike, 
      Bethesda, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jack Yanovski is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yanovski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Prader-Willi Syndrome.

      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Rose Hill Family Physicians LLC

      321 Dorchester Ave Ste 1, 
      Cambridge, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adebowale Prest is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cambridge, Maryland. Dr. Prest is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

      TidalHealth Specialty Care LLC

      1639 Woodbrooke Dr, 
      Salisbury, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jack Snitzer is an Endocrinologist in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Snitzer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Toxic Nodular Goiter.

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

      TidalHealth Specialty Care LLC

      1639 Woodbrooke Dr, 
      Salisbury, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jorge Vivar is a primary care provider, practicing in Endocrinologist in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Vivar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Thyroid Storm.

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

      Mercy Medical Center

      7602 Belair Rd, 
      Nottingham, MD 
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Errol Rushovich is an Endocrinologist in Nottingham, Maryland. Dr. Rushovich has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

      Office

      12502 Willowbrook Rd Ste 330, 
      Cumberland, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Smriti Manandhar is an Endocrinologist in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Manandhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

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

      Anju Verma MDPC

      19511 Doctors Dr, 
      Germantown, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anju Verma is an Endocrinologist in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Verma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

      Allergy & Asthma Associates

      9560 Marlboro Pike Ste 202, 
      Upper Marlboro, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Madhu Katikineni is an Endocrinologist in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Dr. Katikineni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

      Martin Sarkar
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology

      Office

      7211 Bank Ct Ste 240, 
      Frederick, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Martin Sarkar is an Endocrinologist in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Sarkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Thyroid Nodule.

      Rosalie Naglieri
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology

      Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Downtown Bethesda

      7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Suite 700, 
      Bethesda, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rosalie Naglieri, M.D., is an endocrinologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Naglieri attended Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York where she received her medical degree. Her residency in internal medicine was served at University of Maryland Medical Center, where she went on to complete her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Her interests include thyroid disease, thyroid cancer, diabetes, obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome. She has been published in Diabetes Care, among other medical journals. When taking care of patients, Dr. Naglieri aims to take care of the whole person, not just their diagnosis. Dr. Naglieri loves being a doctor. She enjoys the relationships she develops with her patients and being their cheerleader in improving their health. Additionally, she has a special interest in plant-based nutrition and its benefits in preventing disease and improving overall health. After growing up in New York, Dr. Naglieri moved to Maryland over 20 years ago. She is married and has two children, a daughter and a son. Dr. Naglieri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

      Shabina R. Ahmed
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology

      Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Downtown Bethesda

      7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Suite 700, 
      Bethesda, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Shabina Ahmed, M.D., practices endocrinology at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Downtown Bethesda. She received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and also completed her residency in endocrinology at Johns Hopkins Medicine School of Medicine. She practices general endocrinology, including the treatment of thyroid disorders, diabetes, gender-affirming hormone therapy, PCOS, pituitary/adrenal disorders, hypogonadism and osteoporosis. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Thyroid Cancer, and Hypothyroidism.

      Nakiya N. Showell
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children

      Rubenstein Child Health Building

      Baltimore, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Nakiya Showell is a Pediatrics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Showell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Jacobsen Syndrome, Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome, and 15q11.2 Microdeletion.

      Scott T. Maurer
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      2465 Route 97, Suite 10, Suite 10, 
      Glenwood, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Maurer is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Glenwood, Maryland. Dr. Maurer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

      Frederick Internal Medicine And Endocrinology Services PA

      65 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste C, 
      Frederick, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Majd Hakim is an Endocrinologist in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Hakim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

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

      Frederick Internal Medicine And Endocrinology Services PA

      65 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste C, 
      Frederick, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hirenkumar Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

      Office

      924 Seton Dr Ste 2, 
      Cumberland, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vikramaditya Poonai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Poonai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

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

      Professional Services Of Holy Cross

      15245 Shady Grove Rd Ste 130, 
      Rockville, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravi Passi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Passi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

      Frederick Internal Medicine And Endocrinology Services PA

      65 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste C, 
      Frederick, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hemen Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine

      Office

      1068 National Hwy, 
      Cumberland, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Moen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Moen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 in Maryland, US?

      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 in Maryland, US?

      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 in Maryland, US?

      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 in Maryland, US?

      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 in Maryland, US?

      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 in Maryland, US?

      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 in Maryland, US?

      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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