The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Fountain Valley, CA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Fountain Valley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 597 doctor with experience in Obesity near Fountain Valley, CA. Of these, 531 are Experienced, 60 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    18821 Delaware Street, Suite 202, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Rosenblit is an Endocrinologist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Rosenblit 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), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Rosenblit is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley

    18035 Brookhurst St Ste 21, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ihong Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Chen 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, Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    MCMG Fountain Valley (Harbor)

    16333 Harbor Blvd Ste 220, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sina Milani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Milani 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), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Milani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    9191 Westminster Avenue, Suite 207, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ole Opgaard is an Endocrinologist in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Opgaard has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Opgaard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Hoag Health Center Huntington Beach

    19582 Beach Blvd Ste 370, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Ahl is an Endocrinologist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Ahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Gerald A. Cohen
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

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

    I believe in taking a personal interest in the care of my patients, as if they were members of my own family. Genuine caring means looking beyond the symptomatic characteristics of disease to find the real source of the problem. Compassion, and the skills to perform effectively, are the essence of quality health care. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Premenstrual Syndrome, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Kidney Transplant.

    Pejman Raeisi
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Pacific Cardiovascular Associates

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

    Pejman Raeisi is an Internal Medicine provider in Anaheim, California. Dr. Raeisi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypertension.

    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 
     (14.2 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
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Peter C. Leport, Md, Inc.

    18111 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Russo is a General Surgeon in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Russo has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Peter C. Leport, Md, Inc.

    18111 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mir Ali is a General Surgeon in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Ali has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Peter C. Leport, Md, Inc.

    18111 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Leport is a General Surgeon in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Leport has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery

    Iqbal Surgical Associates

    18225 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atif Iqbal is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Iqbal has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ileostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Med One Family Medical Group

    8970 Warner Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gayle Hopper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Hopper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Sitosterolemia, Obesity in Children, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Planned Parenthood Orange And San Bernardino Counties Inc.

    1520 Nutmeg Pl, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Moira Rashid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Rashid has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Urethritis, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Essam Quraishi
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Sing L Tung M.D. A Professional Corporation

    2621 S Bristol St Ste 202, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Essam Quraishi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Quraishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Bristol Plaza Family Medicine

    3743 S Plaza Dr, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Molina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Molina has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, Tracheitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice | Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice | Physician Assistant

    Gerardo Canchola MD Inc

    2621 S Bristol St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerardo Canchola is a primary care provider, a Physician Assistant and a General Practice provider in Santa Ana, California. Mr. Canchola has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Carlos A. Sobral
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Caduceus Medical Group

    19742 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Sobral is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sobral has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Nasal Flaring, Neuralgia, and COVID-19. Dr. Sobral is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    University Surgeons Of Orange A Medical Group

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelo Hinojosa is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Hinojosa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    University Surgeons Of Orange A Medical Group

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ninh Nguyen is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

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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 Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, 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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