The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 2013 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Tennessee, US. Of these, 1594 are Experienced, 391 are Advanced, 26 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Emergency Medicine
    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Emergency Medicine

    Vanderbilt Primary Care North One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20400, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Heerman is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Heerman is rated as an Elite 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, Hypertension, and Malnutrition.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . 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, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Diarrhea. Dr. Gibson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Pediatrics Of Kingsport

    2002 Brookside Dr, Ste 200, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I will never forget my Aunt Mary. When I was eight years old she was about 14 and she was a big dancer. She started having trouble walking and dancing and it turned out to be due to a complication from measles. By the time she was 15, she was wheelchair-bound and tube-fed and my grandmother was taking care of her. She died eight years later from a complication of pneumonia. During the years she was sick, I helped take care of her when I visited and that’s when I decided I was going to be a nurse. My dad asked me, “Why don’t you be a doctor?” So, while I was in high school I did some rotations in pediatrics offices. Then after high school I signed on with the Air Force, and I became a doctor. When I was deciding on my specialty, I knew I would work with kids - never even thought about adult medicine. One of the things that’s unique to pediatrics is that we can’t listen to many of our patients because they’re non-verbal. Even if they can talk it’s difficult for kids to characterize pain and that sort of thing. So it’s important to listen to the parents. They obviously know their child best. Another thing that’s different from adult medicine is that when a kid is sick they have to be seen that day. You can’t wait three weeks for an appointment. That’s the reason we have both a night-time and a weekend clinic. It’s convenient for working parents, too. I am particularly interested in childhood obesity. With the high rate of obesity here in Tennessee obesity is common in many of our patients. I also think every kid should have their own doctor – someone who they know well enough to say, “Hi Dr. Marlow!” when they see me in Walmart. When I’m not treating patients, I love to run and to work out. Our family also likes to hike. And I’m a big University of Florida fan (Go ‘Gators!). That’s where I went to undergrad and medical school. When my husband and I both retired from the Air Force we decided to settle here even though we didn’t have any ties to the area. The weather is good, it’s really pretty, the town is not too small or too big and the people are very friendly. It’s been a good fit for our family. Dr. Marlow is rated as an Advanced 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, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Marlow is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Riverside Pediatrics

    1503 W Elk Ave, Ste 12, 
    Elizabethton, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Kitchens 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, Delayed Growth, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Herpangina. Dr. Kitchens is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Pediatrics Of Kingsport

    2002 Brookside Dr, Ste 200, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I have wanted to be a pediatrician since I was a little girl. Interacting with children and their families, watching kids grow and making them well again are what I most value as a doctor. My personal philosophy is to always consider the whole person and to treat the patient, not the illness. I believe that parents have invaluable knowledge concerning their children and can offer great insight into what works best for them. My husband is an elementary school teacher, and we have three boys. Outside of work, I enjoy photography, hiking, biking and playing with my kids. In medical school, I was fortunate to do international mission work and hope to volunteer again as my kids grow. I am also interested in wellness promotion, including obesity prevention, promoting and supporting breastfeeding, and child abuse prevention. Dr. Terry is rated as an Advanced 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 Delayed Growth, Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Terry is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Gage 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, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Gage is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Macariola is rated as an Advanced 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 H Influenzae Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Lyme Disease. Dr. Macariola is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Johnson City Pediatrics

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 180, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ledes 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, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Ledes is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    FirstChoice Pediatrics

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 160, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Adams 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, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Delayed Growth, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Adams is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Riverside Pediatrics

    1503 W Elk Ave, Ste 12, 
    Elizabethton, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Higginbotham 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, Croup, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Higginbotham is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Jaishankar 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, Delayed Growth, Van Der Woude Syndrome, and Stork Bite. Dr. Jaishankar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Dodd 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 Acne, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obesity in Children, and Food Allergy. Dr. Dodd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    ETCH Greeneville Pediatric Clinic, P.C.

    221 N Main St, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Cobble 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, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Cobble is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    FirstChoice Pediatrics

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 160, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Armentrout 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, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU). Dr. Armentrout is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    ETCH Greeneville Pediatric Clinic, P.C.

    221 N Main St, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Fisher 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, Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Fisher is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Riverside Pediatrics

    1503 W Elk Ave, Ste 12, 
    Elizabethton, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Trosin 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, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Croup. Dr. Trosin is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children

    Johnson City Pediatrics

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 180, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lowery 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, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Lowery is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Mills 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection, Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, and Vascular Birthmark. Dr. Mills is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    FirstChoice Pediatrics

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 160, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Bischoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Croup, and Diarrhea. Dr. Bischoff is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    SOFHA Surgical Group

    2333 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 16, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hodge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hodge is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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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