The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in derby, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 204 doctor with experience in Obesity near derby, CT. Of these, 173 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity
    Elite in Obesity
    Referral required

    Yale-New Haven Hosp-Hme Care Prog

    789 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ania Jastreboff is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Jastreboff is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Jastreboff is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Gibbs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Gibbs 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 Hernia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Obesity, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Family And Internal Medicine Of Dixwell Ave.

    2543 Dixwell Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Babu Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Office

    300 Cedar St Fl S269, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Shulman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Shulman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. Dr. Shulman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Griffin Health

    130 Division St, 
    Derby, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Schwaber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Schwaber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Sitosterolemia.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonia Caprio is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Caprio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Caprio is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Prohealth Physicians Of Hamden

    2560 Dixwell Ave Ste 2B, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alla Bernshteyn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Bernshteyn 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Bernshteyn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bernshteyn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    2 Trap Falls Rd Ste 100, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Dugan is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Dugan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    2 Trap Falls Rd Ste 100, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzana Alvarez is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Alvarez, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2 Trap Falls Rd Ste 100, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Jelenik is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Jelenik, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Griffin Health

    130 Division St, 
    Derby, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepali Jain is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Griffin Health

    130 Division St, 
    Derby, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bonadies is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Bonadies 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 Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, Colostomy, and Tenotomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Griffin Health

    130 Division St, 
    Derby, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nwonukwuru Amadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Amadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Osteoarthritis, High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Office

    135 Division St Ste 1, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Moll is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Moll 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 Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Hyperaldosteronism. Dr. Moll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    111 Wakelee Ave, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aisha Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Low Potassium Level, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Silverman & Dvoretzky Md's

    22 Westfield Ave, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Brennan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, Oppenheim Dystonia, Myoclonus-Dystonia, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Maureen McGowan-Schwartz M.S.APRN BC LLC

    300 Seymour Ave, 
    Derby, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Schweitzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Schweitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Associates, LLC

    22 Westfield Avenue Suite 1, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhu Gowda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Gowda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Gowda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Orthopaedic Specialty Group

    760 River Rd, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Virginia Cody is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Cody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    NorthShore DPC

    291 S Lambert Rd Ste 2, 
    Orange, CT 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abisola Afolalu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, Connecticut. Dr. Afolalu 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and 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 derby, CT?

    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 derby, CT?

    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 derby, CT?

    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 derby, CT?

    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 derby, CT?

    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 derby, CT?

    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 derby, CT?

    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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