The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Ankeny, IA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Ankeny, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Obesity near Ankeny, IA. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Vanitha Singaram
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    411 Laurel St Ste 3262, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanitha Singaram is an Endocrinologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Singaram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, Prolactinoma, and Hypothyroidism.

    Laura Abels
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Abels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Abels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Familial Hypertension.

    David Harrison
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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    Ricardo Bendezu
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Bendezu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Bendezu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Dominick Ervelli
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominick Ervelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Ervelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Diverticular Disease, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    120 NW 36th St, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Keller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Keller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Papular Urticaria, Obesity in Children, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

    Brian Scott
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    120 NW 36th St, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension.

    Giuliana Vande
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    120 NW 36th St, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giuliana Vande is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Vande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Amy Mitchell
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Mitchell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Macroamylasemia, and Hypertension.

    Jason Kopp
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Kopp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Kopp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Tristan Mckenna
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tristan Mckenna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Kevin Hanigan
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Hanigan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Hanigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Teck Khoo
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teck Khoo is an Endocrinologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Khoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Triple A Syndrome, Graves Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

    Pierre Theuma
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pierre Theuma is an Endocrinologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Theuma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1410 SW Tradition Dr Ste 120, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelima Chennupati is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Chennupati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Obesity, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1410 SW Tradition Dr Ste 120, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Huda Jarmakani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Jarmakani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity in Children, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1360 NW 18th St Ste 102, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamra Richardson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1410 SW Tradition Dr Ste 120, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Nicholson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Nicholson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Moble Medical Professionals

    301 NE Trilein Dr Ste 4, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ben Collins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Distal Arthrogryposis, and Lethal Congenital Contracture 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 Ankeny, IA?

    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 Ankeny, IA?

    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 Ankeny, IA?

    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 Ankeny, IA?

    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 Ankeny, IA?

    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 Ankeny, IA?

    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 Ankeny, IA?

    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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