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

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The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors near Tupelo, MS

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Tupelo, MS. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Advanced.

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

    Mark Devin Shepherd

    670 Crossover Rd, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Shepherd is an Endocrinologist in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Shepherd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

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

    North Mississippi Endocrine Center PLLC

    88 Clark Blvd, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christy Oswalt is an Endocrinologist in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Oswalt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Mark Devin Shepherd

    670 Crossover Rd, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonil Gan Lim is an Endocrinologist in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Gan Lim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Storm.

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

    North Mississippi Medical Center Services LLC

    4250 S Eason Blvd, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayant Dey is an Internal Medicine provider in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Dey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Toxic Nodular Goiter, Thyroid Storm, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Office

    330 W Jefferson St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Lilley is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Lilley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

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

    North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc.

    903 Mississippi Dr, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruben Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Gastroparesis, Sitosterolemia, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery

    North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.

    499 Gloster Creek Vlg, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry Pinson is a General Surgeon in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Pinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pinson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ima-Tupelo

    845 S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daryl Schroader is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Schroader 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), Vitamin D Deficiency, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Ima-Tupelo

    845 S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Crosswhite is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Crosswhite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Ima-Tupelo

    845 S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Fortenberry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Fortenberry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

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

    Ima-Tupelo

    845 S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Noel Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Testicular Failure.

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

    Ima-Tupelo

    845 S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dustin Markle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Markle 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), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Ima-Tupelo

    845 S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Harvey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ima-Tupelo

    845 S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Wallace is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Ima-Tupelo

    845 S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marissa Cruz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Gitelman Syndrome, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery

    North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.

    830 S Gloster St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Will Cauthen is a General Surgeon in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Cauthen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cauthen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Mississippi Faculty Practice

    1665 S Green St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry Perrine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Perrine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Fractured Spine, Moebius Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc.

    1040A S Madison St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Billy Walton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Walton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Jones Family Medical Clinic PLLC

    1200 N Gloster St, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Elite. Medical PLLC

    2633 Traceland Dr, 
    Tupelo, MS 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carole Dye Haire is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Dye Haire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, 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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