The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Gardena, CA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Gardena, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1154 doctor with experience in Obesity near Gardena, CA. Of these, 994 are Experienced, 142 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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    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 
     (9.8 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
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Wei Yee is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Wei Yee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajesh Garg is an Endocrinologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Garg 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, Low Blood Sugar, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    The Charles R Drew Univ Pharmacy

    1731 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 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.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    De Novo Health Care

    803 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Compton, CA 
     (5.6 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.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    El Dorado Community Service Center

    4023 Marine Ave, 
    Lawndale, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanislaus Kinota is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lawndale, California. Dr. Kinota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialty Center-Hawthor

    4455 W 117th St Ste 502, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Way is an Endocrinologist in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Way 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, Thyroid Storm, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    11539 Hawthorne Boulevard, Floor 6, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rudo Benjamin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Centinela Medical Group

    12900 Avalon Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.3 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.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Liu is an Endocrinologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Hypogonadism, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Swerdloff is an Endocrinologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Swerdloff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypogonadism, Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Low Testosterone, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 220, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adnan Ameer is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Ameer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ameer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    County Of Los Angeles

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 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 
     (4.6 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
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    12021 Wilmington Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 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.

    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 
     (10.1 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.

    Ugochi Nnadozie
    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    1455 W Redondo Beach Blvd Unit 3668, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ugochi Nnadozie is a Nurse Practitioner in Gardena, California. Ms. Nnadozie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Hoangvy Le

    15420 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hoangvy Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Le has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis B, High Cholesterol, Jaundice, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Platinum Health Partners, A Medical Corporation

    2850 Artesia Blvd, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Robinson is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Robinson has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Northeast Community Clinic-Hawthorne

    4455 W 117th St Ste 300, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karlon Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Thrombectomy.

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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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, 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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