The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

Find the Top Obesity in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 463 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 356 are Experienced, 101 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    Children's Mercy Clinics On Broadway

    3101 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Hampl is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hampl 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, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Adenoidectomy.

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

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lamont Weide is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Weide 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 Obesity in Children, Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brooke Sweeney is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sweeney is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity in Children, Obesity, Tonsillitis, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Adenoidectomy.

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

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leigh Eck is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Eck is rated as an Experienced 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 Sotos Syndrome, Gigantism, Acromegaly, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma. Dr. Eck is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism - 2008 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2005. Dr. Eck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    University Health Diabetes, Endocrinology & Nephrology Center

    2310 Holmes St Fl 6, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajib Bhattacharya is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bhattacharya is rated as an Experienced 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 Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hyperthyroidism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    University Health Diabetes, Endocrinology & Nephrology Center

    2310 Holmes St Fl 6, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Barthel is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Barthel is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Diabetic Neuropathy.

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

    University Health Diabetes, Endocrinology & Nephrology Center

    2310 Holmes St Fl 6, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maha Abu Kishk is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Abu Kishk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    Office

    4321 Washington St Ste 6100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Namita Gupta is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gupta 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Hellman & Rosen Endocrine Associates PC

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1250, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Rosen is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Hellman & Rosen Endocrine Associates PC

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1250, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hellman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hellman is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Vitamin D Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge St, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Cristiano is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Cristiano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Addison's Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

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

    Swope Health Services

    3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayme Decker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Decker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Premature Ovarian Failure, Food Allergy, and Infertility.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Kyler is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kyler 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, Osteomyelitis in Children, Anemia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Children's Mercy Clinics On Broadway

    3101 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ghadeer Alnajjar is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Alnajjar 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 Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Delayed Growth.

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

    Children's Mercy Clinics On Broadway

    3101 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francesco De Luca is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. De Luca is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity in Children, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Malnutrition.

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

    Office

    4321 Washington St Ste 6100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Hamburg is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hamburg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janell Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Jones 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 Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Anemia, and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH). Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine - 2015 and American Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine - 2013.

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

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Branden Comfort is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Comfort is rated as an Experienced 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 Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), Cryptococcosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Comfort is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2016.

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

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 625, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keenan Berghoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Berghoff is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 625, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Mourot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mourot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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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