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

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 2295 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Suitland, MD. Of these, 1939 are Experienced, 330 are Advanced, 22 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Elite in Obesity in Children
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    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eliana Perrin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. 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. Dr. Perrin is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Limited To Official Federal Duties Only

    10 Center Dr Rm 12C103, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Chrousos is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chrousos is rated as an Elite 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 in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Obesity, Vagotomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Chrousos is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jack Yanovski is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yanovski is rated as an Elite 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism. Dr. Yanovski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gladys Spellman Spec. Hosp.

    2900 Mercy Ln, 
    Hyattsville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, French, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adebowale Prest is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hyattsville, Maryland. Dr. Prest is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 141 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Prest is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek

    347 Ballenger Center Dr, 
    Frederick, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    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. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medpeds LLC

    7350 Van Dusen Rd Ste 130, 
    Laurel, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Eaton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Eaton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19. Dr. Eaton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Maryland Havre De Grace

    669 Revolution Street, 
    Havre De Grace, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hokkien, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Havre De Grace, Maryland. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2005. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Referral required

    University Of Maryland Riverdale

    6510 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 1200, 
    Riverdale, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhu Katikineni is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Riverdale, Maryland. Dr. Katikineni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Katikineni is board certified in American Bd Of Med Specialties - Endocrinology, 1981 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1979. Dr. Katikineni is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Maryland Glen Burnie

    325 Hospital Drive, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anisha Bassi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bassi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2016. Dr. Bassi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Primary Care

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 680, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Loveria is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Loveria 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 High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Loveria is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Loveria is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Maryland Glen Burnie

    7310 Ritchie Highway, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Atluri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1997. Dr. Atluri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adventist Medical Group-Primary Care

    11886 Healing Way Ste 401, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    T Newsome is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Newsome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria. Dr. Newsome is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Gaithersburg Medical Center

    655 Watkins Mill Rd, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Fooroogh Nasiri-Manesh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Nasiri-Manesh 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 Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Nasiri-Manesh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adventist Medical Group-Primary Care

    7610 Carroll Ave Ste 410, 
    Takoma Park, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Samuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Takoma Park, Maryland. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Food Allergy, and Obesity.

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

    Adventist Medical Group-Primary Care & Endocrinology

    9715 Medical Center Dr Ste 414, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Meyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Merins Medical Laboratory LLC

    22911 Jefferson Blvd, 
    Smithsburg, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susanna Goheen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithsburg, Maryland. Dr. Goheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Obesity. Dr. Goheen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Frederick Internal Medicine And Endocrinology Services PA

    65 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste C, 
    Frederick, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Majd Hakim is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Hakim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Hakim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Heather P Peirce MD PA

    220 Baltimore Ave, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Peirce is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Peirce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Peirce is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    TidalHealth Specialty Care LLC

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

    Jack Snitzer is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Snitzer is rated as a Distinguished 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Toxic Nodular Goiter. Dr. Snitzer is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients
    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. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Suitland, 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 Suitland, 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 Suitland, 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 Suitland, 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 Suitland, 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 Suitland, 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 Suitland, 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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