The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in San Marcos, CA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near San Marcos, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 221 doctor with experience in Obesity near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 199 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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221 providers found
    Elite in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Scripps Clinic Del Mar

    San Diego, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ken Fujioka is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Fujioka is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    North County Endocrine Medical Group

    625 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Bailey is an Endocrinologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Arch Health Partners, Inc., Arch Health Medical Group

    2385 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Hanna is a General Surgeon in Vista, California. Dr. Hanna has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Scripps Clinic Del Mar

    San Diego, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lalita Tantisira is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tantisira is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity

    Scripps Clinic Del Mar

    San Diego, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Plodkowski is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Plodkowski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Poniachik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Poniachik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Otanez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Otanez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Obesity in Children, Scoliosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center San Marcos

    111 Campus Way Ste 301, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haley Morton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Morton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Obesity, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Health

    111 Campus Way, Suite 301, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saeed Afaneh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Afaneh 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 Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Skinner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Frerichs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Frerichs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikki Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lora Sowunmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sowunmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Microcephaly, Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    San Marcos Medical Office

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suliman Rastagar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rastagar 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, Chronic Pain, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Rastagar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    420 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd # 2352, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Zachrich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Zachrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Anemia, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Renjit Sundharradas MD A Professional Corporation

    1030 La Bonita Dr Ste 316, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Halim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Halim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Colorectal Polyps.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    314 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd Ste 114, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Midori Rivera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Joseph F. Czvik, Integrity Internal Medicine

    1635 Lake San Marcos Dr, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Czvik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Czvik has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    306 W El Norte Pkwy, Suite S, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Haffie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Haffie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Michael N. Rutman, D.O., Amc

    2355 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rutman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Rutman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Endoscopy.

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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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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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