The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Catonsville, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 715 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Catonsville, MD. Of these, 631 are Experienced, 82 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Elite in Obesity in Children

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    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. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Premature Infant, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Perrin is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Marcelino D. Albuerne M.D. P.A.

    516 N Rolling Rd Ste 106, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelino Albuerne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Albuerne 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 Glycine Encephalopathy, Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Diabetes Care

    900 S Caton Ave Fl 1, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shadi Barakat is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Toxic Nodular Goiter, Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Storm.

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

    Infectious Disease Associates P.A.

    2850 North Ridge Rd Ste 203, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahfuzul Khan is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Johns Hopkins School Based Health At KIPP Harmony Academy

    2000 Edgewood Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kate Connor is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children. Dr. Connor is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    MDVIP - Catonsville, MD

    516 N Rolling Rd Ste 204, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Pinto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Pinto 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 Diabetic Nephropathy, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Cluster Headache, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pinto is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eveit E Gobrial MD LLC

    2 E Rolling Cross Rd Ste 56, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eveit Gobrial is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Gobrial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Obesity, Anemia, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Maiden Choice Nuclear Imaging Center

    724 Maiden Choice Ln Ste 202, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodolfo Fernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced 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 Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Pediatric Myocarditis.

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

    Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Diabetes Care

    900 S Caton Ave Fl 1, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Kravchenko is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kravchenko 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, and Paget's Disease of Bone.

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

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    900 Caton Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huong Nguyen is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Maryland Care Experts LLC

    3350 Wilkens Ave Ste 307, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ebenezer Quainoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Quainoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Occupational Hearing Loss, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

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

    Seton Medical Group Inc

    2850 North Ridge Rd Ste 103, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Prabhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Peptic Ulcer.

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

    Seton Medical Group Inc

    2850 North Ridge Rd Ste 103, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neda Frayha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Frayha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypopituitarism and Obesity in Children. Dr. Frayha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grace Medical Center

    2000 W Baltimore St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arsalan Sheikh is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, and Hypercalcemia.

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

    University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

    827 Linden Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kashif Munir is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Munir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Storm, Pituitary Tumor, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Nakiya Showell is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Showell is rated as an Advanced 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, Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome, Jacobsen Syndrome, and 15q11.2 Microdeletion. Dr. Showell is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    Maryland Endocrine PA

    10710 Charter Drive, Suite 410, Suite 410, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heidi Karon is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Karon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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

    St. Agnes Healthcare Inc.

    700 Geipe Rd Ste 274, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Averbach is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Averbach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Vagotomy.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Woodlawn Medical Center

    7141 Security Blvd, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Parks is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Parks is rated as an Advanced 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, Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Kaiser Permanente Woodlawn Medical Center

    7141 Security Blvd, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Milbin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Milbin is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Polydactyly.

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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 Catonsville, MD?

    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 Catonsville, MD?

    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 Catonsville, MD?

    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 Catonsville, MD?

    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 Catonsville, MD?

    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 Catonsville, MD?

    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 Catonsville, MD?

    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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