The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Augusta, GA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Augusta, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 87 doctor with experience in Obesity near Augusta, GA. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Sheng Y. Wang
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Summerville - Professional Center

    2258 Wrightsboro Rd, Ste 300, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Wang specializes in Internal Medicine. He treats conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension and a variety of other chronic conditions. Services offered include wellness, routine follow ups, work and school exams, and same day visits for acute problems. He has been in practice for 26 years.In his spare time, Dr. Wang enjoys traveling and gardening. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Scott Rice
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Georgia Avenue

    325 Georgia Ave, Ste 200, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rice is board certified in Family Medicine focusing on all aspects of patient care, as well as offering Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in his office.He is a native of North Augusta, SC, returning to begin practice after training at Clemson University, Edwards Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and residency in Pikeville, KY.Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with family and pets, golf, tennis, hiking, landscaping, watching sports, and cheering on his alma mater Clemson University. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency.

    Faheem B. Nusrat
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Georgia Avenue

    325 Georgia Ave, Ste 200, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nusrat specializes in Internal Medicine. His special interests include Diabetes and Preventative Health Care. He treats conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Well Woman exams, Arthritis, Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Thyroid problems, Heart conditions, and Kidney Disease. Dr. Nusrat is board certified and has over 20 years of experience.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, and indoor shooting and target practice at the local shooting range. Dr. Nusrat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

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    Chris C. Carlson
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Augusta Surgical Group

    1430 Harper Street, Building B, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Carlson is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

    Ankur Goel
    Experienced in Obesity
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Colorectal Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Colon And Rectal Surgery At Augusta

    1348 Walton Way, Ste 6500, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Goel specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery and treats conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas. He also performs procedures such as screening and diagnostic colonoscopies. He is Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery, as well as General Surgery.Dr. Goel has been part of the Colon and Rectal Surgery team at Piedmont Augusta for over three years.In his spare time, Dr Goel enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Goel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Randy W. Cooper
    Experienced in Obesity
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Surgical Oncology

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Oncology At Augusta

    818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 104, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randy Cooper is a Surgical Oncologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    Juaquito M. Jorge
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Weight Management And Bariatric Surgery Augusta

    818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 200, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jorge, a Metabolic Surgeon and Obesity Specialist, is deeply committed to patient care. His interests include medical and surgical treatment for overweight and obesity conditions, with a strong focus on helping patients maintain their health and weight results over the long term. He is BoardCertified in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine through the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Jorge began his medical career as an active-duty Navy Corpsman, serving 6 years and one tour in Iraq 2003 before becoming a civilian paramedic. He remains involved in research, focusing on improving long-term outcomes with weight management and telemedicine applications. Dr. Jorge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Vince Rosales, MD

    1242 Augusta West Pkwy, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vince Rosales is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Rosales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

    John R. Velky
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of North Augusta

    309 West Ave, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Isales is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Isales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Pheochromocytoma, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Georgia Internal Medicine Partners LLC

    1203 George C Wilson Dr # B, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Millen is an Internal Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Millen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Hyperthyroidism.

    Eman L. Kaldas
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Butler Creek

    3486 Peach Orchard Rd, Ste 100, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kaldas specializes in Internal Medicine. Her special interests include Geriatrics, Hypertension, Diabetes and Obesity. She offers treatment for lung function, COPD screening, heart disease, in-house x-rays, breathing treatments for asthma exacerbations, and in-house lab collection.She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with 40+ years' experience.In her spare time, Dr. Kaldas enjoys singing in the choir, walking, going on mission trips, traveling and spending time with family. Dr. Kaldas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Xanthoma.

    Christopher S. Mcelroy
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Evans - Bldg. 3

    465 N Belair Rd, Ste 2B, 
    Evans, GA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mcelroy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Mcelroy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcelroy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Csra Medical Associates

    2123 Wrightsboro Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Hilton is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Hilton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hilton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Doctors Specialists - Gastroenterology

    3624 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 220, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunil Lal is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Lal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Augusta Primary Care Services LLC

    3623 J Dewey Gray Cir, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    James Bardoner is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Bardoner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bardoner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Augusta Primary Care Services LLC

    3647 J Dewey Gray Cir, Suite 200, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Hogan is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hogan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    210 Oak St N, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Opioid Use Disorder, and Obesity.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Doctors Specialists - Bariatrics And Surgical - Martinez

    3830 Washington Rd Ste 17, 
    Martinez, GA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Jacome is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Martinez, Georgia. Dr. Jacome is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Malnutrition, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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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