The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in North Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 294 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near North Charleston, SC. Of these, 229 are Experienced, 62 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Nephrology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Nephrology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MUSC Children's Health Nephrology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Twombley is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Twombley 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Twombley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WestMed Pharmacy

    2270 Ashley Crossing Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ferguson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Fainting, and Common Cold. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Mitchell is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mitchell 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Protein Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Primary Care - Sweetgrass

    1208 Two Island Court, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mcdonald is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Mcdonald 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Endocrinology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harsha Karanchi is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Karanchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypercalcemia, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome. Dr. Karanchi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Referral may be required
    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janice Key is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Key is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children. Dr. Key is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Med Hcc

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Marrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Marrison 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Marrison is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians

    2500 Elms Center Road, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Redwine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Redwine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 116 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Redwine is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Primary Care - Ellis Oak

    650 Ellis Oak Avenue, 650 Ellis Oak Avenue, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Matheson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Matheson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), RASopathies, Insomnia, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Matheson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Referral required

    Charleston Thyroid Center LLC

    1054 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste A, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brittany Henderson is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Advanced 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 Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Henderson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Primary Care - Ben Sawyer

    1440 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 1109, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Benich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Benich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Benich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Primary Care - Park West

    1200 Innovation Way, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Health And Rehab

    2375 Baker Hospital Blvd, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Ford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and West Syndrome. Dr. Ford is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Children's Health University Pediatrics - Northwoods

    2070 Northbrook Boulevard, Suite A16, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Lemon is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lemon is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Lemon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MDVIP - Charleston, SC

    2270 Ashley Crossing Dr Ste 155, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Akhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Akhtar 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Newton Family Medicine LLC

    1477 Tobias Gadson Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Newton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Newton is rated as an Experienced 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Newton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2075 Eagle Landing Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Johnny Weeks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Weeks 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypercalcemia. Dr. Weeks is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2075 Eagle Landing Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lloyd Hepburn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Hepburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Hepburn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    615 Wesley Dr Ste 300, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Lackey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lackey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urticaria Pigmentosa, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lackey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    615 Wesley Dr Ste 300, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Cain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Cain is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Cain is currently accepting new patients.

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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 North Charleston, SC?

    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 North Charleston, SC?

    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 North Charleston, SC?

    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 North Charleston, SC?

    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 North Charleston, SC?

    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 North Charleston, SC?

    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 North Charleston, SC?

    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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