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

Find the Top Obesity in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near richland, MS. Of these, 101 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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131 providers found
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Mea Primary Care Plus LLC

    1132 Highway 49 S, 
    Richland, MS 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Coachys is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richland, Mississippi. Dr. Coachys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and COVID-19. Dr. Coachys is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    110 S Pearson Rd, 
    Pearl, MS 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Flemming is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pearl, Mississippi. Dr. Flemming 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 Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Flemming is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Pace is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medical Foundation Of Central MS

    501 Marshall St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Cummins is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of MS

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 450, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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). Dr. Schiefer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lakeland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC

    3680 Lakeland Ln, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Estes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Estes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 142 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Estes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical Foundation Of Central Mississippi Inc

    1490 W Government St, Suite 10, 
    Brandon, MS 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carrie Nash is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brandon, Mississippi. Dr. Nash is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Acute Cystitis, Obesity in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Nash is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Referral may be required

    The Kidz Care Klinic

    5440 Watkins Dr Suite B, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Gibson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Gibson 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, Scarlet Fever, Herpangina, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baptist Medical Group-Richland Family Medicine

    1201 Highway 49 S Ste 1, 
    Richland, MS 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Hayles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richland, Mississippi. Dr. Hayles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hayles is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    110 S Pearson Rd, 
    Pearl, MS 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Sanders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pearl, Mississippi. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Prerenal Azotemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    404 Riverwind Dr Ste B-1, 
    Pearl, MS 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pearl, Mississippi. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group B Infection, Tracheitis, Viral Pharyngitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

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

    Mississippi State Hospital

    3550 Highway 468 W, 
    Whitfield, MS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Whitney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whitfield, Mississippi. Dr. Whitney is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Ethmoiditis.

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

    Medical Foundation Of Central MS Inc

    1200 N State St Ste LL10, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Clayton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Clayton is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Clayton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jackson Oncology Associates

    1227 N State St Ste 101, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natale Sheehan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Sheehan is rated as an Experienced 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 Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Breast Cancer, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. Dr. Sheehan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baptist Hospice

    1200 N State St Ste 480, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Vanlandingham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Vanlandingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Metastases, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). Dr. Vanlandingham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Referral required

    Office

    1151 N State St Ste 601, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Grenfell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1151 N State St Ste 408, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Forks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Forks is rated as an Experienced 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 Gerstmann Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Contracture Deformity.

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

    Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialists Of Mississippi

    1190 N State St Ste 204, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessie Pylant-George is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Pylant-George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Food Allergy, Obesity, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Pylant-George is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Central Medical Clinic P.A.

    1190 N State St Ste 201, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Dickens is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Dickens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity and Obesity in Children.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 richland, 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 richland, 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 richland, 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 richland, 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 richland, 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 richland, 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 richland, 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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