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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 503 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Pasadena, MD. Of these, 454 are Experienced, 47 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 
     (10.1 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
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    UM Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology At UM BWM

    255 Hospital Dr Ste 9, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Prendergast is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Prendergast is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    UM Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology At UM BWM

    255 Hospital Dr Ste 9, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Flammer is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Flammer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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

    Baltimore Washington Medical Center

    3708 Mountain Rd, 
    Pasadena, MD 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Osorno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, Maryland. Dr. Osorno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Osorno is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UM Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology At UM BWMC

    255 Hospital Dr Ste 9, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tatyana Sergeyeva is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Sergeyeva is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Obesity in Children.

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

    MDVIP - Glen Burnie, MD

    7845 Oakwood Rd Ste 200, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Ramirez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Ramirez 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ramirez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MDVIP - Glen Burnie, MD

    7845 Oakwood Rd Ste 200, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Downing is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Downing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, High Cholesterol, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Downing is currently accepting new patients.

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

    BMS At Yard 56

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

    Dr. Sarah Polk is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include general pediatrics and adolescent medicine, with a particular focus on adolescent mental health and sexually transmitted infections. She serves as the medical director of the Children’s Medical Practice clinic at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and works closely with the Centro SOL: Johns Hopkins Center for Promoting Salud/Health and Opportunity for Latinos. Dr. Polk received her M.D. from Johns Hopkins in 2004, and went on to complete a residency in pediatrics at Hopkins in 2007. Dr. Polk 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 and Postpartum Depression.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.0 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
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    200 North Wolfe Street, Building 1, Building 1, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Tamil

    Sheela N. Magge, M.D., M.S.C.E., is a pediatric endocrinologist and the director of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, as well as the Lawson Wilkins Endowed Chair of Pediatric Endocrinology at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Dr. Magge’s expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders in children and adolescents. Primary related conditions that she treats include type 2 diabetes mellitus, pre-diabetes, obesity, congenital insulin resistance syndromes, congenital lipodystrophy and polycystic ovary syndrome. Dr. Magge is an active member of the National Pediatric Endocrine Society. She is also a standing member of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Human Studies of Diabetes and Obesity Study Section. A professor of pediatrics, Dr. Magge obtained a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Magge is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Magge is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Mercy Personal Physicians

    7927 Ritchie Highway, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie-alberte Boursiquot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Boursiquot 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Boursiquot is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Brian K. Dragan DC

    7575 Ritchie Hwy, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephan Izzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Izzi 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 Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Bronchitis, Obesity, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Gold Shield Medical Services LLC

    1600 Crain Hwy S Ste 201, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunmi Majekodunmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Majekodunmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    325 Hospital Dr Ste 202, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurmeet Sawhney is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Sawhney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Nnaemeka Agajelu MD LLC

    85 Kindred Way Apt 101, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nnaemeka Agajelu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Agajelu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7310 Ritchie Hwy Ste 800, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fer Eren is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Eren 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 Metachondromatosis, Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type, Adiposis Dolorosa, and Pelvic Lipomatosis.

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

    Chesapeake Medical Associates

    325 Hospital Dr Ste 201, 
    Glen Burnie,, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anisha Bassi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glen Burnie,, Maryland. Dr. Bassi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    7310 Ritchie HWY.

    7310 Ritchie Hwy Ste 800, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sridhar Atluri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Atluri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Glen Burnie

    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Peichert, M.D., practices internal medicine at JHCP Glen Burnie. She received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at University of Virginia School of Medicine. She attended Wake Forest University for her undergraduate degree. She is originally from White Plains, NY and has traveled up and down the east coast of her various training and schooling. Dr. Peichert has now happily settled in Baltimore, making it her permanent home in 2011, where she lives with her husband and two children. Dr. Peichert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Peichert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Kaiser Permanente North Arundel Medical Center

    7670 Quarterfield Rd, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Smriti Kashyap is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Kashyap 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, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency.

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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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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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