The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Tempe, AZ

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Tempe, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 445 doctor with experience in Obesity near Tempe, AZ. Of these, 365 are Experienced, 70 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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445 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 
     (8.0 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.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Weight Loss Institute Of AZ

    1855 E Southern Ave, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Catherine Ho is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Weight Loss Institute Of AZ

    1855 E Southern Ave, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Buddensick is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Buddensick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Buddensick is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    East Valley Diabetes And Endocrinology

    1450 S Dobson Rd Ste 303, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhilasha Singh is an Endocrinologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Hypercalcemia, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PCH Endocrinology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Rosenberg Bldg Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.9 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 
     (8.0 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.

    John J. Debarros
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Weight Loss Institute Of AZ

    1855 E Southern Ave, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. John DeBarros is a partner and one of the lead surgeons at Weight Loss Institute of Arizona. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and one of the Phoenix area's top bariatric surgeons.Dr. DeBarros completed his degree and surgical residency at the University of Connecticut. Dr. DeBarros also completed a prestigious fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. Dr. DeBarros is committed to the health and well-being of his patients through a team approach that includes weight loss surgery, diet, exercise and educational support. He is a firm believer that these are key components to weight loss success. Dr. Debarros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Michael J. Orris
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Weight Loss Institute Of AZ

    1855 E Southern Ave, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    As one of the top Phoenix bariatric surgeons, he recognizes the negative impact that excess weight has on society, and has developed a passion for helping patients attain and maintain a healthy body weight. Every year, Dr. Orris successfully performs hundreds of weight-loss surgeries. Patients benefit from his years of bariatric surgery experience and the personal intensity he brings to each and every case. With his vast knowledge in the field of bariatric surgery, Dr. Orris is well-known for accepting complicated and challenging cases. Dr. Orris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Archwell Papago

    4420 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Antenor Aviles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Aviles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess. Dr. Aviles is currently accepting new patients.

    Joseph Alia
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Tempe Family Practice

    6655 S Rural Rd Ste 3, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Alia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Alia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Alia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Intensive Care Medicine

    HonorHealth

    7400 E Osborn Rd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sigrid Bairdain is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bairdain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Geriatric Specialties Of Arizona

    3666 N Miller Rd Ste 113, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Levy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

    Seema Ahluwalia
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    AZ Endocrinology Institute, PC

    2971 W Elliot Rd, Ste 1, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seema Ahluwalia is an Endocrinologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Ahluwalia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Ahluwalia is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (7.2 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 
     (7.2 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.

    Rajan Khosla
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Sonoran Gastroenterology Associates

    950 N McQueen Rd, Ste 5, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Khosla has expertise in all aspects of digestive and liver diseases. He has a novel and highly successful approach to irritable bowel. His goal is to provide compassionate care to every patient and perform endoscopy with diligence.Our mission is to provide you with personalized, high-quality gastrointestinal care.  Sonoran Gastroenterology Associates is dedicated to improving and maintaining your health. Dr. Lowe and Dr. Khosla are Board Certified Gastroenterologists with years of experience. Dr. Khosla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Joel A. Hahnke
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Banner Children's Specialists Endocrinology Clinic

    1450 South Dobson Road, Suite B221, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I love to golf! Playing a game of occasional disc golf and basketball are always fun for me as well. My family likes to ride bikes together and go camping. I am a movie/popular culture fan in general, and I am really into Star Wars, as anyone who has been to my office will know already. My family and I are also strongly involved with our church, and my extended family mainly consists of pastors and Christian school teachers. Dr. Hahnke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Anna Sandstrom
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Banner Children's Specialists Endocrinology Clinic

    1450 South Dobson Road, Suite B221, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy travel and photography. Dr. Sandstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Precocious Puberty.

    James Rula
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2945 S Dobson Rd, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    To provide the highest quality surgical care with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. To help patients reduce there down time from surgery with advanced procedures. Dr. Rula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Sanjay M. Ahluwalia
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Gastroenterology

    455 N Mesa Dr, Ste 8W, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We have designed a Digestive health practice especially for you, our patient, by providing a comprehensive array of healthcare to you and by building a strong partnership together.Everything we do at Advanced Gastroenterology is geared toward providing you with nothing less than the best possible care. Dr. Ahluwalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Childhood Volvulus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Tempe, 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 Tempe, 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 Tempe, 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 Tempe, 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 Tempe, 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 Tempe, 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 Tempe, 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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