The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 140 doctor with experience in Obesity near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 12 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 
     (1.3 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.

    Teck Khoo
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 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 
     (0.7 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.

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    Melissa Batt
    Advanced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner

    Iowa Diabetes & Endocrinology Center

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

    Melissa Batt is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Batt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity.

    Abbey Modlin
    Advanced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner

    Iowa Diabetes & Endocrinology Center

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

    Abbey Modlin is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Modlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Udaya Kabadi is an Endocrinologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kabadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, Hyperaldosteronism, and Familial Hyperaldosteronism.

    Robert Callahan
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    4326 Hickman Rd Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Callahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Callahan 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, and High Cholesterol.

    Prachi Singh
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc

    1601 NW 114th St, 
    Clive, IA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prachi Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Cerebral Hypoxia, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Michael Blaess
    Experienced in Obesity
    Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Holistic Medicine

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    1350 Des Moines St Ste 110, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Blaess is a primary care provider, practicing in Holistic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Blaess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Andrew Bishop
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care

    330 Laurel St Ste 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Scrotal Swelling, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Pearl Dy
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

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

    Pearl Dy is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Triple A Syndrome, Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

    Dennis Zachary
    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    6601 SW 9th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Zachary is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zachary 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 Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

    Timothy Mccoy
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    6601 SW 9th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mccoy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 206, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudeep Gupta, DO joins The Iowa Clinic Downtown Family Medicine department with a passion for providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages. He chose The Iowa Clinic for its collaborate environment and the ability to provide exceptional patient care. Dr. Gupta enjoys the unique opportunity Family Medicine presents to be able to care for patients from infancy through their senior years. The ability to support patients through various health challenges and milestones is something he finds most rewarding about his practice. An Ames, Iowa native, Dr. Gupta completed his medical degree at Des Moines University and has been in medical practice for over 25 years. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and cheering on Iowa State athletics and the Minnesota Vikings. He also enjoys spending time with his kids and wife of 28 years, who he married after knowing her for just three weeks! If he wasn’t a provider, Dr. Gupta might have pursued a career in teaching economics or working in finance. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    580 SW 9th St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachael Parker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Chronic Pain, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 206, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Cunningham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 206, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Pyridoxine Deficiency, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Garner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Garner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 206, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Henderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 206, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Lozier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lozier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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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