The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in South Miami, FL

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near South Miami, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 595 doctor with experience in Obesity near South Miami, FL. Of these, 441 are Experienced, 144 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    3661 S Miami Ave Ste 505, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hernan Baquerizo is an Endocrinologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Baquerizo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute At Coral Gables

    5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd Fl 3, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francesco Vendrame is an Endocrinologist in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Vendrame is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Jose A Luis MD And Associates PA

    8500 SW 92nd St Ste 201, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yanelis Martin is an Endocrinologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, and Obesity.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Verdeja Rabaza & Gonzalez MD PA

    7800 SW 87th Ave Ste B210, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amado Viera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Viera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Stormorken Syndrome, and Scott Syndrome.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Rodolfo Dumenigo MD PA

    9611 SW 40th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alain Estevez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Estevez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Food Allergy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    L & B Health Center Inc

    711 NW 23rd Ave Ste 301, 
    Miami, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hermes Milanes is a Family Medicine provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Milanes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Peptic Ulcer.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity

    Univ. Of Miami

    1450 NW 10th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gianluca Iacobellis is an Endocrinologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Iacobellis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Adrenal Gland Adenoma.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    6141 Sunset Dr Ste 403, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lara Paraskos is an Endocrinologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Paraskos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    6141 Sunset Dr Ste 403, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daisy Acevedo is an Endocrinologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Acevedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    6141 Sunset Dr Ste 403, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Krieger is an Endocrinologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Krieger has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    6141 Sunset Dr Ste 403, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bianca Alfonso is an Endocrinologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Alfonso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Larkin Community Hospital-South Miami Campus

    7031 SW 62nd Ave, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alain Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Flu, Breast Cancer, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    9195 Sunset Dr Ste 210, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Muina is an Endocrinologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Muina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, and Silent Thyroiditis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Mega Home Health Care

    6741 Coral Way Ste 38, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rosa Huguet is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Miami, Florida. Dr. Huguet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypolipoproteinemia, Chorea-Acanthocytosis, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, and Tangier Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Castaneda is an Internal Medicine provider in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Castaneda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Macroamylasemia, Gastritis, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Padilla is a Gastroenterologist in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Padilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Prime Institute

    475 Biltmore Way Ste 314, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Pearlman is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Pearlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Malnutrition, Diarrhea, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Ivo Alonso MD PA

    3934 SW 8th St Ste 207, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivo Alonso is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Alonso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Cystoisosporiasis, Nasal Flaring, Obesity in Children, and Lipoid Proteinosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Metropolitan Cardiology LLC

    747 Ponce De Leon Blvd Ste 405, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernanda Mercade is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Mercade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Misha Denham DO PA

    2695 S Le Jeune Rd Ste 203, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Misha Denham is an Endocrinologist in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Denham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, and Triple A Syndrome.

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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 South Miami, FL?

    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 South Miami, FL?

    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 South Miami, FL?

    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 South Miami, FL?

    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 South Miami, FL?

    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 South Miami, FL?

    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 South Miami, FL?

    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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