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

Find the Top Obesity in Children Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 2638 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near Virginia, US. Of these, 2175 are Experienced, 437 are Advanced and 26 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Diabetes And Endocrinology Center

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 112, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Beasey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Beasey is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Internal Medicine And Pediatrics

    338 Coeburn Avenue, SW, 
    Norton, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Deel is rated as an Experienced 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 Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Deel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Sentara Endocrinology Specialists

    850 Kempsville Rd Ste 100E, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghandi Saadeh is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Saadeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Sentara Endocrinology Specialists

    4001 Coliseum Dr Ste 310, 
    Hampton, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abay Taddesse is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Taddesse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children

    Sentara Endocrinology Specialists

    850 Kempsville Rd Ste 100E, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ratnasiri Gunawardena is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Gunawardena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Thyroid Nodule, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

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

    Abingdon Internal Medicine

    322 East Valley Street, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Jonkers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Jonkers is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Experienced in Obesity in Children

    Highlands Pediatrics

    26210 Lee Hwy, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Virginia Diabetes And Endocrinology PC

    348 Browns Hill Ct, 
    Midlothian, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Berger is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Midlothian, Virginia. Dr. Berger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Nodule.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Thomas M. Truitt M.D.P.C.

    2232 Wilborn Ave Ste B, 
    South Boston, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tessie Otero is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in South Boston, Virginia. Dr. Otero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, and Obesity in Children.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Office

    120 N Commerce Ave Ste 255, 
    Front Royal, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Daly is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Front Royal, Virginia. Dr. Daly 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 Toxic Nodular Goiter, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperparathyroidism.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Office

    200 Park Ave, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Go is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Go is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children

    Office

    8921 Three Chopt Rd Ste 102, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Castellucci is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Castellucci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Endocrine And Diabetes Center PC

    301 Maple Ave W Ste 120, 
    Vienna, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Safa is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Safa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, and Hypothyroidism.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Office

    652 Independence Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dwight Matthias is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Matthias is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Graves Disease.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology

    Office

    5424 Discovery Park Blvd # B, 
    Williamsburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Knudsen is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Knudsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

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

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Internal Medicine

    603 Campus Drive, Suite 100, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Sutherland 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Sutherland is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Internal Medicine

    96 15th St. NW, Suite 104, 
    Norton, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Ward, DO, decided on a career in medicine after encouragement from his mother, who was a post anesthesia care unit nurse. After completing his at residency at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he chose to stay in the Appalachian Highlands to practice medicine. Dr. Ward enjoys being able to treat patients of all ages and understands the importance of listening to a patient’s whole story in order to best help them. As a personal philosophy, he believes “in treating each patient as if they were my own family.”. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Ward is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

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

    Ballad Health Rural Health Clinic

    364 Hospital Drive, 
    Clintwood, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Nida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Nida is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Internal Medicine

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 213, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Swank 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Swank is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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