The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Sherman Oaks, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 839 doctor with experience in Obesity near Sherman Oaks, CA. Of these, 717 are Experienced, 106 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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839 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Claudia Sanmiguel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sanmiguel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Sanmiguel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Caspian Medical Clinic Corp.

    14103 Victory Blvd Ste 7, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Max Ghannadi is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Ghannadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Insomnia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    UCLA Health Encino Surgery

    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lei Lei is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Wilson Disease, Osteotomy, and Thrombectomy.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 850, 
    Encino, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eiriny Eskander is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Eskander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Low Blood Sugar, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy

    8001 Ventura Canyon Ave, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marwan Bakhach is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Bakhach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Klinefelter Syndrome, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Mission Community Hospital

    14850 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nora Bedrossian is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Bedrossian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Dale J Brent MD A Medical Corporation

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 411, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Brent is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Brent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, Arginase Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Prime Care Therapeutic Services Inc.

    14435 Hamlin St Ste 108, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Alfaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Alfaro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Oral Herpes, Campylobacter Infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    UCLA Health Encino Surgery

    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Livingston is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Livingston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Obesity, Femoral Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner

    Valley Village Health Clinic

    12626 Riverside Dr, 301, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Armenuhi Hagopian is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Hagopian is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Anemia, Hemorrhoids, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice | Urology
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice | Urology

    Montecristo Medical, P.C.

    14649 Victory Blvd, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Gonzalez is a primary care provider, a Urologist and a General Practice provider in Van Nuys, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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

    El Monte Quality Care Medical Group

    6511 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parvin Syal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Van Nuys, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 53 years. Dr. Syal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Nojan Toomari, MD

    16661 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nojan Toomari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Toomari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner

    Valley Village Health Clinic

    12626 Riverside Dr Ste 301, 
    Valley Village, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liana Gevorkian is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Valley Village, California. Ms. Gevorkian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity, Hypertension, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Valley Community Healthcare

    6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Luna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Luna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Inc

    12157 Victory Blvd, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ebrahim Sajedi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in North Hollywood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Sajedi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Sajedi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Panorama City Medical Center

    13640 Roscoe Boulevard, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sami Alskaf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Alskaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Infertility, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 214, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yijun Chen is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zhaoping Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Li is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cerebral Hypoxia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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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