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    MediFind found 175 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Mission, TX. Of these, 123 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    175 providers found
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Endocrinology

      Renaissance Endocrinology

      2121 E Griffin Pkwy, Suite 17, 
      Mission, TX 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marcel Twahirwa is an Endocrinologist in Mission, Texas. Dr. Twahirwa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperparathyroidism.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      1112 E Griffin Pkwy, Suite A, 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Desi Canals is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Canals is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Obesity in Children, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Cellulitis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Canals is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      900 Plaza Dr, Suite 2, 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Linda Lopez-Rosario is a Pediatrics provider in Mission, Texas. Dr. Lopez-Rosario is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Lopez-Rosario is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      910 S Bryan Rd, Suite 105, 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charity Abreu-Lawrence is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Abreu-Lawrence is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Diabetic Neuropathy. Dr. Abreu-Lawrence is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      3005 N Conway Ave., 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Syed Husain is a Pediatrics provider in Mission, Texas. Dr. Husain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Diarrhea, Delayed Growth, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

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

      Jose A Escandon, MD PA

      1300 S Bryan Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jose Escandon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Escandon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Escandon is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      1500 S Bryan Rd, 
      Mission, TX 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Javier Murillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Mission, Texas. Dr. Murillo is rated as an Advanced 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, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Murillo is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Monzer H Yazji MD And Associates PLLC

      1920 E Griffin Pkwy, 
      Mission, TX 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Contreras is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cirrhosis. Dr. Contreras is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Monzer H Yazji MD And Associates PLLC

      1920 E Griffin Pkwy, 
      Mission, TX 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jere Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics | Adolescent Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics | Adolescent Medicine
      2112 E Griffin Pkwy, 
      Mission, TX 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Argelia Douglas is a Pediatrics specialist and an Adolescent Medicine provider in Mission, Texas. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, Croup, and Herpangina. Dr. Douglas is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      2121 E Griffin Pkwy, Suite 6, 
      Mission, TX 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Norma Cavazos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Cavazos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Cavazos is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcallen Hospitalist Group PLLC

      2521 E Griffin Pkwy, Suite A, 
      Mission, TX 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Brenda Salinas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Salinas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Acute Cystitis, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Salinas is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics | General Practice
      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Pediatrics | General Practice
      202 Palmview Dr, Suite 1, 
      Palmview, TX 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Carlos Villalta is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Palmview, Texas. Dr. Villalta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Acanthosis Nigricans. Dr. Villalta is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity in Children
      Family Medicine
      1900 S Jackson Rd, Suite 9, 
      Mcallen, TX 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Enrique Griego is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Griego is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Griego is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity in Children
      Advanced in Obesity in Children

      Edinburg Childrens Clinic

      4709 S. Jackson Rd, 
      Edinburg, TX 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Livania Zavala-Spinetti is a Pediatrics provider in Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Zavala-Spinetti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Pertussis, Croup, and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Zavala-Spinetti is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Together In Community LLC

      1109 Pamela Dr, Suite A, 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Juan Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      2408 N Conway Ave, 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Victor Ogunlana is a Pediatrics provider in Mission, Texas. Dr. Ogunlana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Croup, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Ogunlana is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      210 S Bryan Rd, Suite 5 A, 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rogelio Ramirez is a Pediatrics provider in Mission, Texas. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Obesity in Children, Herpangina, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Ramirez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity in Children
      Internal Medicine
      210 S Bryan Rd, Ste #4, 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mihaela Shuaib is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Shuaib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

      Mcallen Hospitalist Group PLLC

      900 E Interstate Hwy 2, 
      Mission, TX 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Audrey Gutierrez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission, Texas. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Obesity. Dr. Gutierrez is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Mission, TX?

      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 Mission, TX?

      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 Mission, TX?

      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 Mission, TX?

      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 Mission, TX?

      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 Mission, TX?

      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 Mission, TX?

      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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