The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Alaska, US

Find the Top Obesity Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Obesity near Alaska, US. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    3909 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Lee is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Ahmed is an Endocrinologist in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Triple A Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    3909 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Clark is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    1200 Airport Heights Drive, Suite 350, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant Searles is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Searles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Searles is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Alaska Bariatric Center

    2401 E 42nd Ave Ste 101, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Todd is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Todd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristiane Kaufmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Accola is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Accola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Providence Valdez Medical Center

    911 Meals Ave, 
    Valdez, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Flint is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valdez, Alaska. Dr. Flint is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    3220 Providence Drive, Suite E3-040, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathy Hurlburt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Hurlburt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease, Obesity in Children, Anemia, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hurlburt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    2841 Debarr Road, Suite 31, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Warner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Warner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatrics

    Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

    700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, 
    Bethel, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Rotelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Bethel, Alaska. Dr. Rotelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Peripheral Artery Disease, Urinary Incontinence, and Osteoarthritis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Searhc MT. Edgecumbe Hospital

    222 Tongass Dr, 
    Sitka, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Baciocco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sitka, Alaska. Dr. Baciocco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claire Stoltz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Stoltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1919 Lathrop St Ste 222, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Lessner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Lessner has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Obesity, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    2841 Debarr Road, Suite 24, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Royal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Royal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Royal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Valley Medical Care PC

    1801 Salmon Creek Ln, 
    Juneau, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Welling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Juneau, Alaska. Dr. Welling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Gitelman Syndrome, Low Potassium Level, and Gout.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dante Conley is a General Surgeon in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Conley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Valley Medical Care PC

    1801 Salmon Creek Ln, 
    Juneau, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Juneau, Alaska. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastric Dysmotility.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    AnMc Endocrinology Clinic

    3900 Ambassador Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Genital Herpes.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Franklin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Franklin has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Alaska, 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 doctor in Alaska, 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 doctors in Alaska, 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 doctors in Alaska, 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 doctor in Alaska, 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 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 Alaska, 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 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 Alaska, US?

    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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