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

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near San Pedro, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 462 doctor with experience in Obesity near San Pedro, CA. Of these, 407 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced and 4 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 
     (1.2 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.

    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 
     (6.7 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
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    1386B West 7th Street, Suite 100, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Yetasook is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in San Pedro, California. Dr. Yetasook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Obesity, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yetasook is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Andrew Hajduczek, MD

    1536 W 25th St, Ste 208, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Hajduczek is a General Surgeon in San Pedro, California. Dr. Hajduczek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top area of expertise is Obesity. Dr. Hajduczek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    25825 Vermont Ave, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Cheng is an Endocrinologist in Harbor City, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Harbor Community Clinic Inc.

    593 W 6th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Metzger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Metzger 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 in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Harbor Community Clinic Inc.

    425 S Pacific Ave, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judith Kraft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Kraft has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and 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, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Caroline J. Vargas
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Shah MD Professional Corporation, Mona

    1366 W 7th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Vargas, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Intermountain Health’s Avenues Specialty Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah. She supports patients in Salt Lake City, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, and surrounding communities with clinical interests in cardiology, women’s health, nutrition, diabetes, and more. She particularly enjoys working on cardiac cases, as she has always had a fascination with the heart.As a healthcare provider, Dr. Vargas is committed to supporting her patients throughout their wellness journey, allowing the patient to take the lead while she offers guidance along the way. She is a strong believer in preventative care. She doesn’t like chasing her tail to fix what should never have occurred and instead establishing safeguards to support lifelong health for her patients.Born in Glendale, CA but raised in Pasadena, Dr. Vargas enjoys gardening, hiking, and exploring her neck of the woods. Her priorities outside of the clinic are God and family. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Sialuria, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, and PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine

    Complete Care Family Medical Clinic

    1231 N Avalon Blvd, 
    Wilmington, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Homan Siman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Wilmington, California. Dr. Siman has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Homocystinuria, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Cirrhosis.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Complete Care Family Medical Clinic

    1231 N Avalon Blvd, 
    Wilmington, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayoun Siman is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Wilmington, California. Dr. Siman 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Parkview Medical Office

    1050 West Pacific Coast Highway, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Mun is a General Surgeon in Harbor City, California. Dr. Mun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Mun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Parkview Medical Office - Bariatric Surgery Department

    1050 West Pacific Coast Highway, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Zane is a General Surgeon in Harbor City, California. Dr. Zane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Zane is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Universal Care Inc. Dba Brand New Day

    200 Oceangate Ste 100, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (6.5 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 
     (6.5 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.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    De Novo Health Care

    803 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Compton, CA 
     (12.4 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
    Experienced in Obesity

    Harbor Community Clinic

    593 W 6th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oluwafemisayo Akinnagbe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Akinnagbe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Physician Assistant | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Physician Assistant | Ophthalmology

    Shah MD Professional Corporation, Mona

    1600 S Gaffey St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mona Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Physician Assistant in San Pedro, California. Ms. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Shah MD Professional Corp,mona

    1600 S Gaffey St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Thayer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Thayer has been practicing medicine for over 10 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 High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Shah MD Professional Corp,mona

    1600 S Gaffey St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anastasia Buerger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Buerger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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 Pedro, 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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