The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Cerritos, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1022 doctor with experience in Obesity near Cerritos, CA. Of these, 884 are Experienced, 131 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    3801 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry in Los Alamitos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 50 years. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Premenstrual Syndrome, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Advanced Bariatric Center

    432 E 10th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. H. Joseph Naim received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and received his Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City with a distinction in Research. He completed his residency in General Surgery at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Naim completed his Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery at University Medical Center at Princeton, N.J., under the direction of world renowned bariatric surgeon Robert E. Brolin, MD.I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Naim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Naim is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Naim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    De Novo Health Care

    803 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Compton, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asdghig Daderian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Compton, California. Dr. Daderian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Via Care Community Health Center

    10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanatkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Via Care Community Health Center

    10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelyn Moultrie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Moultrie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Via Care Community Health Center

    10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernesto Cortez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Cortez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Via Care Community Health Center

    10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Augusto Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Empyema.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    PIH Health Physicians

    12400 Bloomfield Ave, 
    Santa Fe Springs, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ghasak Mahmood is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Santa Fe Springs, California. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, Obesity in Children, and Hyperparathyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Marcelo Mangune Medical Corporation

    9604 Artesia Blvd, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Mangune is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Mangune is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Mangune is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Barry S. Allswang, MD Private Practice

    3801 Katella Ave, Ste 330, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    In this age of increasing competition and choices in medical service, I feel it is more important than ever to communicate in clear, understandable terms so that patients can make informed choices. Dr. Allswang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Chronic Cough, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Allswang is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Allswang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Pacific Cardiovascular Associates

    710 N Euclid Street Ste 214, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pejman Raeisi is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Raeisi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metabolic Syndrome, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypertension. Dr. Raeisi is board certified in ABIM - Internal Medicine, ABIM - Cardiovascular Disease, and American Society Of Nuclear Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Pioneer Medical Group Inc.

    16510 Bloomfield Ave, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jane Kong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cerritos, California. Dr. Kong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Glycine Encephalopathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11432 South St, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosemarie Melchor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cerritos, California. Dr. Melchor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    College Hospital Cerritos

    10802 College Pl, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kasey Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cerritos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Obesity, Anemia, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Ame Medical Group Inc

    14359 Pioneer Blvd, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    55+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surekha Mishal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 55 years. Dr. Mishal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Tracheitis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Mishal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics | Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics | Family Medicine

    Manuel F. Mendoza Md, Inc.

    11735 Firestone Blvd, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Mendoza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Norwalk, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Mr. Mendoza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypervitaminosis D, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol. Mr. Mendoza is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Jacqueline B Aguiluz, Do Inc.

    13330 Bloomfield Ave, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Aguiluz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Norwalk, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Aguiluz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Aguiluz is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Cynthia L Miller - Dobalian MD A Medical Corporation

    3816 Woodruff Ave Ste 412, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodolfo Ibarra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ibarra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    PIH Health Physicians

    12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyejin Jae is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Jae is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity

    Virgilio C Panganiban MD Inc

    16704 Clark Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    56+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virgilio Panganiban is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Bellflower, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 56 years. Dr. Panganiban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Anemia, Liver Failure, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 near Cerritos, CA?

    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 Cerritos, CA?

    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 Cerritos, CA?

    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 Cerritos, CA?

    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 Cerritos, CA?

    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 Cerritos, CA?

    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 Cerritos, CA?

    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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