The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Santa Cruz, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Obesity near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Yingwei Qi
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Why I Became a Medical Provider:I had the privilege of studying and working at some of the best hospitals in China and the United States and was inspired by the doctors there. Also, I wanted to pursue a line of work that is meaningful every day.Personal Interests and Hobbies:Cooking, bikingProvide every patient with the care that we would want for our own loved ones. Dr. Qi 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 Melorheostosis.

    Jedediah L. Wheeler
    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Pediatrics - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    1820 41st Ave, Suite D, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    It is my job to be an advocate and a voice for my little patients, to give them the best chance at a healthy and safe life. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are GAPO Syndrome, Acne, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    County Of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency Pharmacy

    1080 Emeline Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Brooks is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Sciatica.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Group -Dominican

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Keet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Keet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema. Dr. Keet is currently accepting new patients.

    Darlene Zanker
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy practicing with a holistic, patient-centered approach, addressing lifestyle and emotional issues prior to medical ones. Dr. Zanker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Jock Itch, Paraplegia, Obesity in Children, and Obesity.

    Jackson Nagle
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dignity Health Medical Group Dominican is committed to serving the local health care needs of residents and their families in the Santa Cruz area. With ten care centers conveniently located throughout the County, our doctors combine highly personalized primary care with easy access to all the specialists and resources of Dominican Hospital, the area's leading community hospital. Our goal is to deliver the best care in the area, with a full range of services to promote a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Nagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Opioid Use Disorder.

    Nathan D. Atkinson
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - Mission St

    2025 Soquel Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Atkinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Atkinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Osmotic Diuresis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Meige Disease.

    Beata Mach
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beata Mach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.

    Mary K. Patz
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Patz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Patz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Aspergillosis, and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Women's Heatlh Center

    250 Locust St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Sickels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sickels 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, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - FM Soquel Dr

    1301 Mission Street, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elise Atkins is a Family Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Atkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    21507 E Cliff Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Mendel is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mendel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hepatitis C, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Live Oak Health Center

    1510 Capitola Rd, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Kirkhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kirkhart 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), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Live Oak Health Center

    1510 Capitola Rd, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rose Lovell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Lovell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Insomnia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Opioid Use Disorder.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates Of Monterey Bay Medical Corporation

    1668 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Lee is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    4700 Soquel Dr, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shalini Vaid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Soquel, California. Dr. Vaid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Bronchitis, Macroamylasemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine-Dignity Health Medical Group-Soquel, Ca

    4700 Soquel Dr, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Wentworth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Soquel, California. Dr. Wentworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Herpetic Stomatitis, Gingivostomatitis, Insomnia, and Oral Herpes.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    528 Capitola Ave, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe in treating the patient as a whole, being a good listener, and guiding them through their life issues. I have over 25 years of experience in primary care. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Papular Urticaria, Infant Hyperglycemia, Insomnia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Joseph P Fogel MD Inc

    824 Bay Ave Ste 70, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Jami is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Capitola, California. Dr. Jami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Delayed Growth, Macroamylasemia, and Lactose Intolerance.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Western Medical Associates

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neel Palakurthy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Palakurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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