The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in ladera ranch, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 167 doctor with experience in Obesity near ladera ranch, CA. Of these, 152 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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167 providers found
    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Optum - Ladera Ranch

    800 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Wainwright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Wainwright 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 Papular Urticaria, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Empyema. Dr. Wainwright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Celebrating Life Community Health Center

    27800 Medical Center Road, Suite 109 And Suite 110-Adult, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabrina Cooley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Cooley is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Referral may be required

    Celebrating Life Community Health Center

    27800 Medical Center Road, Suite 109 And Suite 110-Adult, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Ahmad is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine® - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Medical Specialties®. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Hassanein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hassanein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hassanein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hassanein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Richmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Richmond is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Insomnia, and Hypertension. Dr. Richmond is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Richmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefanie Fightlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Fightlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Vertigo, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Fightlin is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Fightlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassam Bilal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Bilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Bilal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Optum - San Juan Capistrano

    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lothar Mcmillian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Mcmillian 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 High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mcmillian is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Mcmillian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Planned Parenthoodorange Etc

    26137 La Paz Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mayra Schulte is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Vulvovaginitis, Urethritis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Schulte is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Schulte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    25401 Cabot Road, Suite 101, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Ko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Microvascular Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Ko is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Optum - Laguna Nigel

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Nemati is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Nemati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. Nemati is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nemati is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Waldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Celebrating Life Community Health Center

    27800 Medical Ctr Rd, Suite 110, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Lopez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Lopez is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Pourbabak is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Pourbabak is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Pourbabak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rama Samoori is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Samoori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Acne, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Samoori is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Optum California-Hoag Clinic

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Pratt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Pratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Chan is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 540, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Noorian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Noorian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Noorian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 315, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joe Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Medical Center Inc

    26691 Plaza, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danuta Delnitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Delnitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Occupational Asthma, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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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