The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Pearl, MS

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Pearl, MS. Of these, 98 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Pace is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Pace is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Obesity in Children, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of MS

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 450, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Schiefer is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Schiefer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jana Phillips is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    Office

    2610 Courthouse Cir, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Woo is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Woo is rated as an Advanced 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery

    David R Carroll MD PLLC

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 656, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Carroll is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Carroll is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of MS

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 450, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Grenfell is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Grenfell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of MS

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 450, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ben Seale is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Seale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Obesity in Children, and Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia.

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

    Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of MS

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 450, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Sandifer is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Sandifer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Hypothalamic Tumor.

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

    Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of MS

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 450, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Taylor is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Taylor 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 Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Thyroid Nodule.

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

    Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of MS

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 450, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Evans is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Cushing's disease.

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

    Office

    1151 N State St Ste 601, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Grenfell is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Grenfell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

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

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrienne Maier is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Maier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperparathyroidism.

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

    Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of MS

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 450, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Knight is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Knight 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 Thyroid Nodule, Donohue Syndrome, Progeria, and Wolfram Syndrome.

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

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vishnu Garla is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Garla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hyperparathyroidism, Triple A Syndrome, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Licy Yanes is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Yanes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Intersex, Hyperthyroidism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Virginia Wright is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Wright 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 Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Storm, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.

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

    Mea Primary Care Plus LLC

    342 Gilchrist Dr, 
    Pearl, MS 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Hollman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pearl, Mississippi. Dr. Hollman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

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

    Medical Foundation Of Central MS

    501 Marshall St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Cummins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Cummins 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 Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Obesity, Lymphadenectomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Urological Surgery Associates PLLC

    294 E Layfair Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Hammack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Hammack is rated as an Experienced 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 Tracheitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Love is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Love 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 Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

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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 Pearl, MS?

    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 Pearl, MS?

    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 Pearl, MS?

    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 Pearl, MS?

    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 Pearl, MS?

    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 Pearl, MS?

    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 Pearl, MS?

    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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