The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Phoenix, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 370 doctor with experience in Obesity near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 297 are Experienced, 65 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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370 providers found
    Elite in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    U. S. Public Health Service Phoenix Indian Medical Center

    4212 N 16th St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Krakoff is an Endocrinologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Krakoff is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastric Bypass, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Pediatrics

    PCH Endocrinology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Rosenberg Bldg Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Micah Olson is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Olson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Olson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    U. S. Public Health Service Phoenix Indian Medical Center

    4212 N 16th St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Thearle is an Endocrinologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Thearle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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    Karn Wijarnpreecha
    Advanced in Obesity
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

    Banner - University Medicine Transplant Institute

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I love running, traveling to the new places, and watching sports. Dr. Wijarnpreecha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Malabsorption, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Christine Lovato
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine Obesity And Bariatric Surgery Center

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy reading, eating great food with family and friends, co-ed soccer, hiking, and especially spending quality time with my family. Dr. Lovato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Maressa Alejandro
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    515 W Buckeye Rd Ste 304, 
    Phoenix,, AZ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maressa Alejandro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix,, Arizona. Dr. Alejandro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Malignant Otitis Externa, Silent Thyroiditis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Mackenzie Landin
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine Obesity And Bariatric Surgery Center

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    -Surgical education and quality improvement-Travel, with an emphasis on historical walking tours -Live music, nonfiction books and spending time with family. Dr. Landin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Ma A. Han
    Experienced in Obesity
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

    Banner - University Medicine Transplant Institute

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Enjoy traveling, cooking and spending quality time with my family. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis, Hepatitis D, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.

    Sakolwan Suchartlikitwong
    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Banner - University Medicine Digestive Institute

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Suchartlikitwong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Joan F. Bailey
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Midtown Endocrine Associates,

    2200 N 3rd St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joan Bailey is an Endocrinologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard Harding
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2320 N 3rd St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Harding is a General Practice provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Harding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Harding is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Jasser Center For Comprehensive Care

    1010 E McDowell Rd Ste 300, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    M Jasser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Jasser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Vertigo, and Obesity. Dr. Jasser is currently accepting new patients.

    Sumeet K. Mittal
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Sjhmc Physician Services

    500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph's Pelvi, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    The Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at The Norton Thoracic Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect.Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Center works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care.Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Kajalben Buddhdev
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Dignity Health Medical Group Specialty Medicine - St Joseph's

    500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 900B, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Buddhdev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Triple A Syndrome, Addison's Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

    Dalbir Sandhu
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - St. Joseph's

    500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 100, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dalbir Sandhu is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1550 E Indian School Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hanson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

    Robin Blackstone
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Office

    1441 N 12th St Fl 2, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Blackstone is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Blackstone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Obstetrix Medical Group Of Phoenix PC

    1920 E Cambridge Ave Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Gonsalves is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gonsalves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Acanthosis Nigricans, Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, and Diabetes Insipidus (DI).

    Carlos J. Lopez
    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity

    Kids Kare Pediatrics & Family Kare

    521 W Thomas Rd, 2nd Fl, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Our mission is to provide individualized care to our patients, to respond to their particular needs, and provide a warm, secure and encouraging environment. Our healthcare providers have as their primary commitment the provision of patient-centered care which is psychosocial, physical and spiritual in nature. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, and Pica.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Pediatrics

    PCH Endocrinology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Rosenberg Bldg Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dorothee Newbern is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Newbern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Dr. Newbern is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 near Phoenix, AZ?

    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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