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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Joplin, MO. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    42 providers found
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology

      Mercy Clinic-Joplin Endocrinology And

      100 Mercy Way Ste 580, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gretchen Shull is an Endocrinologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Shull is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      2024 Maiden Lane, Suite 203, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Samuel Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Lung Metastases, Infertility, and Hypertension. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      3130 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 6, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Pfeffer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Pfeffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Pfeffer is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 302, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      100 Mercy Way, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Kennedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

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

      FHS Diabetes & Endocrine Institute

      1532 W 32nd St Ste 402, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allison Galloway is an Internal Medicine provider in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Galloway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pituitary Tumor.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      2705 S Range Line Rd Ste A, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Iftikhar Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Freeman General & Vascular Surgical Group

      3302 McIntosh Cir Ste 1, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Coy is a General Surgeon in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Coy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
      Joplin, MO 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Klacee Guernsey is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Joplin, Missouri. Ms. Guernsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Obesity in Children, Hypospadias, and Roseola. Ms. Guernsey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Bariatric Medicine

      Cornerstone Medical LLC

      2613 S Main St, Suite D, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amanda Harrell is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Harrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Harrell is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Cornerstone Medical LLC

      2613 S Main St, Suite D, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bruce Akuna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Akuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Tracheitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Akuna is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      1027 S Main St Lowr 3, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Hamilton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 101, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Browning is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Browning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Browning is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 103, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bernard Bettasso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Bettasso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Bettasso is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 301, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Troy D'amour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. D'amour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Perianal Streptococcal Cellulitis, High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, and Hypertension. Dr. D'amour is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 302, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Craig Tipping is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Tipping is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Tipping is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite Ll03, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Vonholten is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Vonholten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Vonholten is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite Ll03, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ashley Broce is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Broce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Broce is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 301, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Pusateri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Pusateri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Pusateri is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 201, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brittany Winkfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Winkfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Winkfield is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Joplin, MO?

      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 Joplin, MO?

      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 Joplin, MO?

      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 Joplin, MO?

      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 Joplin, MO?

      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 Joplin, MO?

      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 Joplin, MO?

      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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