The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in laguna beach, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 281 doctor with experience in Obesity near laguna beach, CA. Of these, 255 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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281 providers found
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.8 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.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    UCI Health - Irvine

    19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 3100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bosnian, Croatian, Russian, Serbian
    Offers Telehealth

    Katarina Veskovic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Veskovic is rated as a Distinguished 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, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Veskovic is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Laguna Beach Urgent Care Inc

    32341 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Houshiar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Houshiar is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Optum - Laguna Nigel

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.8 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 
     (8.8 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

    Caduceus Medical Group

    19742 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Sobral is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sobral is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Nasal Flaring, Neuralgia, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Sobral is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    364 Ocean Ave, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Panitch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Panitch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Laguna Beach-Family Medicine

    370 Ocean Ave, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Szymanski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Szymanski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Monique Le, MD

    32 Gondoliers Blf, 
    Newport Coast, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huong Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Coast, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity. Dr. Le is board certified in American Board Anesthesiology.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Cheryl L Kellogg MD

    30131 Town Center Dr, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Kellogg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Kellogg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Peripheral Neuropathy, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Kellogg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Health Solution Medical Corp

    27781 La Paz Rd, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Behnaz Motlagh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Motlagh 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 Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Motlagh is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Optum - Laguna Nigel

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

    Jyotin Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 250, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonja Krafcik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Krafcik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Optum-Laguna Niguel

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

    Parisa Mortaji is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Mortaji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mortaji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Laguna Moulton

    23595 Moulton Pkwy, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Bland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bland is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bland 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 
     (6.6 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 
     (6.6 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.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.8 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

    Celebrating Life Community Health Center

    27800 Medical Center Road, Suite 109 And Suite 110-Adult, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.9 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.

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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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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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