The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in Van Alstyne, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Van Alstyne, TX. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Anthony A. Vallarino
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Texas Health Family Care

    3080 Sam Rayburn Highway, 
    Melissa, TX 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Anthony Vallarino is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Melissa, Texas. Dr. Vallarino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Paul A. Westmoreland
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Van Alstyne

    250 N Collin McKinney Pkwy, 
    Van Alstyne, TX 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Paul Westmoreland II is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients in the Van Alstyne community. He offers a range of primary care services, including prevention and checkups, care for minor illnesses and injuries, and the management of chronic conditions. Dr. Westmoreland cares for patients of all ages, from newborns to senior adults, and partners with them through each stage of life so they can reach their health goals. When he’s not caring for patients, he enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Westmoreland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

    Polly Knight
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Van Alstyne

    250 N Collin McKinney Pkwy, 
    Van Alstyne, TX 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Knight enjoys all aspects of family medicine, but she especially loves treating multiple generations of the same family and being involved with her patients' lives within the local community. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and watching sports, particularly when supporting the Van Alstyne Panthers and the fighting Texas Aggies. She also likes collecting antiques and learning about medical history. Dr. Knight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypertension.

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

    Texomacare-Van Alstyne

    954 W Van Alstyne Pkwy, 
    Van Alstyne, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Tatum is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Alstyne, Texas. Dr. Tatum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Tracheitis, and Cirrhosis.

    Jennifer D. John
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    Baylor Scott & White Endocrinology Specialists - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 250, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jennifer St. John is a board-certified endocrinologist. Her professional interests include general endocrinology for adult patients. Outside of work, Dr. St. John enjoys spending time with family, exercising, playing sports and traveling. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Obesity in Children.

    Sana Ullah
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Endocrinology Specialists - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 250, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ullah is board-certified in internal medicine. His professional interests include general endocrinology, pituitary and adrenal disorders, thyroid disorders and cancer, comprehensive diabetes management, and osteoporosis. In his spare time, Dr. Ullah enjoys traveling, watching movies and sports. Dr. Ullah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Pediatrics

    Goldfish Pediatric Urgent Care PC

    2302 Sam Rayburn Hwy, 
    Melissa, TX 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amr Hilal is a Pediatrics provider in Melissa, Texas. Dr. Hilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Scarlet Fever, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

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

    Metroplex Care Group

    5971 Virginia Pkwy Suite 100, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thao Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Camurati-Engelmann Disease, Ribbing Disease, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Erin W. Bridgewater
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    545 S Preston Rd Ste 100, 
    Celina, TX 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Bridgewater is a Pediatrics provider in Celina, Texas. Dr. Bridgewater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top area of expertise is Obesity in Children.

    Hong A. Nguyen
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Methodist Family Health Center - Celina

    625 S Preston Rd, Ste 130, 
    Celina, TX 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hong Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Celina, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Sinusitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Vivienne Yoon
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Endocrinology Specialists - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 250, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yoon's professional interests include general endocrinology, comprehensive diabetes management, thyroid disorders, thyroid cancer, osteoporosis and calcium related disorders. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Nodule.

    Heather A. Bass
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 100, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bass provides care for patients from newborns to nineties, working hand-in-hand with the patient to optimize health. Her interests include pediatric care, adolescent medicine, men's and women's preventative care, and a multitude of chronic illnesses. She is looking forward to meeting the needs of the McKinney community. Dr. Bass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Erythromelalgia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Tenesha R. Chappell
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 100, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chappell offers comprehensive care for the adult patient. Her clinical areas of interest are in women's health and preventive medicine. Dr. Chappell enjoys playing musical instruments, including the saxophone and the piano. Dr. Chappell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Shingles, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

    Syeda A. Raza
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 100, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Raza specializes in internal medicine and has a professional interest in prevention and helping patients maintain a health and active lifestyle. Dr. Raza provides a full range of primary care services, including adult preventive medicine, sports medicine, women’s health, and chronic disease management. In her spare time, Dr. Raza enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Dr. Raza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    John L. Washburn
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 100, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Washburn, MD is board certified in Family Medicine. He completed 11 years of total service in the Air Force and was recognized for his distinguished service, timeliness, patient access, and patient satisfaction while serving as a supervising physician and ranking officer. Dr. Washburn is committed to treating the entire family by taking a personal and compassionate approach to patient care and offers a full range of primary care services including preventive care, comprehensive family medicine and wellness. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, endurance sports including running, cycling, and triathlons. He also enjoys coaching little league. Dr. Washburn is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Washburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tracheitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Nicolle G. Block
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 100, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Block is board certified in family medicine and committed to treating the entire family, taking a personal and compassionate approach to patient care. Her focus is on prevention and helping patients maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Dr. Block provides a full range of primary care services to the entire family including pediatric and adult preventive medicine, sports medicine, women's health, chronic disease management, and minor office procedures. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Brett D. Young
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 100, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diabetes Management, Acute care, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, pediatrics, hypertension. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Thuy M. Bui
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - McKinney

    5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 100, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thuy-My Truong Bui, DO, provides well-rounded holistic care to her patients through a combination of preventive care, focusing on a healthy lifestyle and risk reduction techniques. She utilizes current preventive task force recommendations in order to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that allows for healthier lifestyles in the long term. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, especially when traveling the world and experiencing new cultures, foods, and ways of living. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Office

    600 E Taylor St Ste 305, 
    Sherman, TX 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Rue is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sherman, Texas. Dr. Rue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Office

    545 S Preston Rd Ste 100, 
    Celina, TX 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Tran is a Pediatrics provider in Celina, Texas. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top area of expertise is Obesity in Children.

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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 near Van Alstyne, 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 Van Alstyne, 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 Van Alstyne, 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 Van Alstyne, 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 Van Alstyne, 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 Van Alstyne, 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 Van Alstyne, 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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