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    MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Obesity near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 109 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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    121 providers found
      Kara Thompson
      Advanced in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery

      5901 Westown Parkway, Suite 240, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kara Thompson is a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity in Children, and Malabsorption.

      Mark Smolik
      Advanced in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery

      5901 Westown Parkway, Suite 240, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Smolik is a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smolik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Epidural Lipomatosis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Prachi Singh
      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Prachi Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, High Cholesterol, Obesity, Hypertension, and Osteotomy.

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      Erin Netteland
      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Netteland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Netteland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Ambrose Munro
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Grand Avenue Family Medicine

      1525 Grand Avenue, 0, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ambrose Munro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Munro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Macroamylasemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Obesity
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Obesity
      General Surgery
      4201 Corporate Dr Ste 100, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Teresa Lamasters is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lamasters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroparesis, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lamasters is currently accepting new patients.

      Joel Rand
      Experienced in Obesity
      Physician Assistant | Bariatric Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Physician Assistant | Bariatric Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery

      5901 Westown Parkway, Suite 240, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joel Rand is a Physician Assistant and a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Rand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malabsorption, Obesity in Children, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Geethalakshmi Mani
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geethalakshmi Mani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Lazaro Rabang
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine

      4005 NW Urbandale Drive, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lazaro Rabang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rabang 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.

      Erin Fish
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine

      4005 NW Urbandale Drive, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Fish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Fish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Jose Cordoba
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine

      4005 NW Urbandale Drive, 0, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Erin Voelschow
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine

      4005 NW Urbandale Drive, 0, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Voelschow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Voelschow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vertigo, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Hypothyroidism.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      6010 Mills Civic Pkwy, Suite 200, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ailey Brehmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brehmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Plasmacytoma, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Urticaria Pigmentosa, and Gastric Lymphoma. Dr. Brehmer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Cunningham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cunningham 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, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      5958 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neelima Chennupati is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, 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
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lena Rydberg, DO is board certified in Internal Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Prior to joining The Iowa Clinic. Dr. Rydberg practiced medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Rydberg believes communication is one of the most important aspects of medicine. She chose Internal Medicine because she enjoys building the close relationships that are found in Primary Care and she has always had a special interest in adult medicine. Dr. Rydberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      5958 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephanie Stitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Stitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      5953 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Sinklier, DO joined The Iowa Clinic in 2020. After meeting several of our physicians, he was impressed by the highly qualified professionals that make up the organization. He feels honored to be part of a team that strives for excellence in patient care. Dr. Sinklier chose family medicine because it is most often where patients first encounter the healthcare system. This creates a tremendous opportunity for family medicine physicians to inform, guide, and assist with any challenge a patient may face. He believes it is important to help patients live a great life by optimizing their health and considers this the most rewarding part of his job. Dr. Sinklier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Cellulitis.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      5957 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tamra Richardson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, 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

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashley Taliaferro, DO joined The Iowa Clinic because it has a history of excellent patient care and compassionate physicians who are genuinely happy and motivated to provide the best care possible for their patients. Family medicine allows Dr. Taliaferro to take care of people of all ages as well as get to truly know her patients and partner with them to reach their health goals. She enjoys the variety of challenges that she sees with her patients and is honored that they trust her with their healthcare needs. She finds it rewarding to be there for people, regardless if they feel better after one visit or several. Dr. Taliaferro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Obesity.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 West 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 West 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 West 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 West 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 West 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 West 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 West 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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