The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Compton, CA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Compton, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1167 doctor with experience in Obesity near Compton, CA. Of these, 1004 are Experienced, 148 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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1,167 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    De Novo Health Care

    803 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Compton, CA 
     (0.7 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. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    H J. Naim
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Advanced Bariatric Center

    432 E 10th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.4 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. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    The Charles R Drew Univ Pharmacy

    1731 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Friedman is an Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Cushing's syndrome, Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor, and Panhypopituitarism.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 1, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Echeverry is an Endocrinologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Echeverry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Graves Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    135 E Compton Blvd, 
    Compton, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shreya Pujara is an Endocrinologist in Compton, California. Dr. Pujara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    12021 Wilmington Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Jacobs is an Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    County Of Los Angeles

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayer Davidson is an Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    County Of Los Angeles

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Hsia is an Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hsia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Centinela Medical Group

    12900 Avalon Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Pallas is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pallas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity.

    Malgorzata V. Stanczyk
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    1386B West 7th Street, Suite 100, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Malgorzata Stanczyk is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in San Pedro, California. Dr. Stanczyk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stanczyk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    The R.O.A.D.S Foundation Inc.

    121 S Long Beach Blvd, 
    Compton, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Gibbs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Compton, California. Dr. Gibbs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    The R.O.A.D.S Foundation Inc.

    121 S Long Beach Blvd, 
    Compton, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danny Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Compton, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    The Roads Foundation, Inc

    121 S Long Beach Blvd, 
    Compton, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khusbu Pun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Compton, California. Dr. Pun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Chlamydia.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    The R.O.A.D.S Foundation Inc.

    121 S Long Beach Blvd, 
    Compton, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Morrow is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Compton, California. Dr. Morrow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Primary Hyperoxaluria, Nasal Flaring, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Nephrology

    Martin Luther King Jr-Harbor Hospital

    12021 Wilmington Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Norris is a primary care provider, practicing in Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Norris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Terence Tz Tan MD Inc

    3301 Beechwood Ave, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terence Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lynwood, California. Dr. Tan has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Nijole Glaze
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Nijole Glaze, MD Private Practice

    3737 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ste 404, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Glaze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro-Digestive Medical Group

    3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Blam is a Gastroenterologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Blam has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Christopher J. Marrocco
    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Vascular And Thoracic Associates Of Los Angeles

    3680 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Marrocco is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Marrocco has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Jack Azad, M.D., Inc.

    11900 Avalon Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Azad is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Azad has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Eschar, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Compton, 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 Compton, 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 Compton, 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 Compton, 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 Compton, 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 Compton, 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 Compton, 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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