The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 177 doctor with experience in Obesity near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Of these, 158 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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177 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jamal has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Afshin Hamidi
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Afshin Hamidi is an Endocrinologist in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Hamidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Storm.

    Andrea Carasquero
    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    29839 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Carasquero is a Nurse Practitioner in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mladen Jecmenica is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jecmenica has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Szu is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Szu has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and 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
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Urvi Vyas is an Endocrinologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Vyas has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Thyroid Storm.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Optum - Laguna Nigel

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maryam Nemati is an Endocrinologist in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Nemati has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. Nemati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Excel Physicians Medical Corporation

    29809 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Desilva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Desilva has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Excel Physicians Medical Corporation

    29809 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalia Bilan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Bilan has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaparak Kamarei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kamarei has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Kamarei is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faranak Ghazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ghazi has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ghazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Rancho Santa Margarita

    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marjan Karimbadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Karimbadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    23120 Alicia Pkwy Ste 216, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Waseem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Waseem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Mission Viejo Medical Offices

    23781 Maquina Avenue, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Nordman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nordman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Morning Sickness, and Obesity. Dr. Nordman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Share Our Selves Corp.

    27725 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Foothill Ranch

    26740 Towne Centre Dr, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cherrie Bravo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Bravo has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top area of expertise is Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Health And Wellness Center Inc.

    23672 Birtcher Dr Unit Aa, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rizwana Mohseni is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Mohseni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    22621 Lake Forest Drive, Suite D1, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Reza Govashiri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Govashiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Govashiri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Lake Forest Med Grp

    24401 Muirlands Blvd Ste A, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Koumas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Koumas 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, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    22481 Aspan St Ste A, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Diramio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Diramio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vertigo.

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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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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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