The 20 Best Obesity Doctors in New Zealand

Find the Top Obesity Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 313 doctor with experience in Obesity near New Zealand. Of these, 285 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity
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    1142 24 Symonds Street, 
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Stefanie Vandevijvere practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Ms. Vandevijvere is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, and Neonatal Hypothyroidism.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Terrence Forrester practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Forrester is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Obesity, Kwashiorkor, and Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    2 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Wayne Cutfield practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Cutfield is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Obesity in Children, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Jose Derraik practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Derraik is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Obesity, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Rinki Murphy practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Murphy is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Small for Gestational Age, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Clare Reynolds practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Ms. Reynolds is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Malnutrition, Gestational Diabetes, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    2 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Paul Hofman practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Hofman is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Neonatal Hypothyroidism, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    Level 12 Auckland Support Building, 2 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Joseph Donnelly practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Donnelly is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Traumatic Brain Injury, Obesity, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Rd, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Peter Gluckman practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Gluckman is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Kwashiorkor, Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Mark Vickers practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Vickers is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Malnutrition, Gestational Diabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Yvonne Anderson practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Ms. Anderson is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    261 Morrin Road, 
    Glen Innes, AUK, NZ 

    Lesley Mccowan practices practicing medicine in Glen Innes, New Zealand. Mccowan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Small for Gestational Age, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Preeclampsia, and Intrauterine Growth Restriction.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Lindsay Plank practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Plank is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    201 Great King St, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Barry Taylor practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Mr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    18 Carrick Place, 
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Sally Poppitt practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Ms. Poppitt is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    Palmerston North, MWT, NZ 

    Elaine Rush practices practicing medicine in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Ms. Rush is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gestational Diabetes, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Andrew Maccormick practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Mr. Maccormick is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Appendicitis, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    Matthew Hobbs practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Hobbs is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    18 Carrick Place, 
    Mount Eden, AUK, NZ 

    Marta Silvestre practices practicing medicine in Mount Eden, New Zealand. Ms. Silvestre is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral may be required
    85 Park Road, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Cervantee Wild practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Wild is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Long Haul COVID, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Obesity?

    Obesity means weighing more than what is healthy for a given height. Obesity is a serious, chronic disease. It can lead to other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

    When should I see an Obesity doctor in New Zealand?

    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 doctor in New Zealand?

    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 do I find the best Obesity doctor in New Zealand?

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    How does MediFind rank Obesity doctors in New Zealand?

    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 doctors in New Zealand?

    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 doctor in New Zealand?

    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 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Obesity 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 doctor in New Zealand?

    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 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 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 doctors in New Zealand?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity 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 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Obesity 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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