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    MediFind found 387 doctor with experience in Obesity near National City, CA. Of these, 342 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    387 providers found
      Elite in Obesity
      Elite in Obesity
      Tijuana, BCN, MX 
       (13.3 miles away)

      Montserrat Gascon-Bacardi practices in Tijuana, Mexico. Ms. Gascon-Bacardi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      Gateway Medical Group Of San Diego

      610 Euclid Ave, Suite 302, 
      National City, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Novencido is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Novencido is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Kumara Prathipati MD Inc

      502 S Euclid Ave, Suite 203, 
      National City, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lakshmi Prathipati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Prathipati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      2743 Highland Ave, 
      National City, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Beatrice Baez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Baez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      2325 Commercial St, Suite 1400, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Najwan Al Ani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Al Ani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      2325 Commercial St, Suite 1400, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Smoot is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smoot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      435 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vanessa Cobian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Cobian 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, Familial Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Advanced in Obesity
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Obesity
      Gastroenterology
      587 3rd Ave, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erick Alayo is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Alayo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Advanced in Obesity
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Obesity
      Endocrinology

      San Diego Coastal Endocrinology Group, A Medical Corporation

      855 3rd Ave, Suite 1110, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Georges Argoud is an Endocrinologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Argoud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

      Advanced in Obesity
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Obesity
      General Surgery

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      250 Prospect Pl, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pascal Bortz is a General Surgeon in Coronado, California. Dr. Bortz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Obesity
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Obesity
      Gastroenterology

      Southern California Liver Centers Inc

      131 Orange Ave, Suite 101, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Szu is a Gastroenterologist in Coronado, California. Dr. Szu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      300 Fir St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Jabro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jabro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Distinguished in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eduardo Grunvald is a Bariatric Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Grunvald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Distinguished in Obesity
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Obesity
      General Surgery
      200 West Arbor Dr, Mail Code 8201, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Obesity
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Obesity
      Endocrinology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vala Hamidi is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hamidi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, and Thyroid Storm.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Centro De Salud De La Comunidad De San Ysidro, Inc

      330 -340 E 8th St, 
      National City, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karisa Thayer is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Thayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      1428 Highland Ave, 
      National City, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Josie Nuqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Nuqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      2340 E 8th St, Suite D, 
      National City, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marianito Sevilla is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Sevilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      Gateway Medical Group Of San Diego

      610 Euclid Ave, Suite 302, 
      National City, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Sanzone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Sanzone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Pacific Health Systems Lp

      610 Euclid Ave, Suite 200, 
      National City, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nirali Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Renovascular Hypertension, Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 National City, 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 National City, 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 National City, 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 National City, 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 National City, 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 National City, 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 National City, 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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