The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Waterloo, IA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 531 doctor with experience in Obesity near Waterloo, IA. Of these, 450 are Experienced, 73 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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531 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Dietetics
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Dietetics
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Diabetes, Endocrinology And Weight Loss

    910 N Eisenhower Ave., 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aileen Prabhakaran is a Dietetics specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Ms. Prabhakaran is rated as a Distinguished 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1230 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahtab Ahmed is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Ahmed 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Abel is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Abel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Malnutrition, and Addison's Disease.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Lakes Regional Family Medicine

    2301 Highway 71 S, Suite C, 
    Spirit Lake, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zachary Borus is a family medicine/OB physician at Lakes Regional Family Medicine. Dr. Borus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Borus is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Bariatric Medicine | Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Bariatric Medicine | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Diabetes, Endocrinology And Weight Loss

    910 N Eisenhower Ave., 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    June Vogelman is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Vogelman, NP is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. Vogelman, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes And Endocrinology Care (IDEC)

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 3262, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanitha Singaram is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Singaram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, Prolactinoma, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes And Endocrinology Care (IDEC)

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 3262, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teck Khoo is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Khoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Triple A Syndrome, Graves Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 300, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tulsi Sharma is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, and Hyperthyroidism. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Genesis Health Group

    3200 W Kimberly Rd, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mixsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mixsell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 280 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Care Of Siouxland PLC.

    4230 Hamilton Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Harder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Harder is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Tracheitis, and Cellulitis.

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

    Kyle Ver Steeg MD PC

    310 2nd Ave S, 
    Fort Dodge, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Ver Steeg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dr. Ver Steeg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1701 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isam Marar is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Marar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3200 W Kimberly Rd Ste 205, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michella Azar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Azar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Sugar, Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 210, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lydia Mustafic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mustafic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Urinary Incontinence, and Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr. Mustafic is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Nurse Practitioner | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Nurse Practitioner | Hospital Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes And Endocrinology Care (IDEC)

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 3262, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pierre Theuma is an Endocrinologist and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Theuma, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Armbruster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Armbruster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Armbruster is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Armbruster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Diabetes, Endocrinology And Weight Loss

    910 N Eisenhower Ave., 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harpreet Kaur is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Dr. Kaur is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine (Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinology).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Roca is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Bluebell Road Family Medicine

    226 Bluebell Road, 0, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaya Palaniappan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Palaniappan 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 Hypervitaminosis D, Painful Menstrual Periods, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 300, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fnu Deepika is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Deepika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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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