The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Idaho, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Obesity near Idaho, US. Of these, 106 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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121 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Saint Alphonsus Boise-Colorectal & General Surgery

    1072 N Liberty St Ste 300, 
    Boise, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Prior is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Prior 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, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center

    520 S Eagle Rd, 
    Meridian, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johannes Veldhuis is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Veldhuis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Rocky Mountain Diabetes Osteoporosis C

    3910 Washington Pkwy, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Vance is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Vance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Bingham Healthcare Pharmacy

    1151 Hospital Way Bldg D, 
    Pocatello, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelo Capricchione is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Pocatello, Idaho. Dr. Capricchione 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Rocky Mountain Diabetes Osteoporosis C

    3910 Washington Pkwy, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Liljenquist is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Liljenquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Office

    999 N Curtis Rd Ste 415, 
    Boise, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Coates is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Coates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Ileostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Idaho Bariatric And Metabolic Institute

    2960 E St Lukes St Ste 200, 
    Meridian, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Brown is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced 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 in Children, Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    St. Luke's Clinic-Bariatrics And General Surgery Boise

    115 W Main St Ste 101, 
    Boise, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Korn is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Korn is rated as an Advanced 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, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    St Lukes Clinic-Treasure Valley LLC

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Kemp is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Kemp is rated as an Advanced 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, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kemp is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Office

    1948 W Blackwell Ml Rd, 
    Coeur D Alene, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Chapman is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Mountain View Hospital

    3425 Potomac Way, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reed Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Ward is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Pain, Bronchitis, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    16834 S Vista Ave, 
    Kuna, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kuna, Idaho. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, High Cholesterol, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Obesity.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Treasure Valley Lab Raymond Site

    777 N Raymond St, 
    Boise, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced 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, Gout, Obesity in Children, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Post Falls Family Medicine

    1220 E Polston Ave, 
    Post Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Morgan Ford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Post Falls, Idaho. Dr. Ford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Neutropenia, Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity

    Rocky Mountain Diabetes Osteoporosis C

    3910 Washington Pkwy, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Smith is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1551 E Mullan Ave Ste 200B, 
    Post Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Post Falls, Idaho. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Surgical Bariatrics Northwest Inc. P.A.

    750 N Syringa St Ste 205, 
    Post Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Pennings is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Post Falls, Idaho. Dr. Pennings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Baker Family Practice

    1880 John Adams Pkwy, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wallace Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Cassia Family Practice - Obstetrics

    1501 Hiland Avenue, Suite N, 
    Burley, ID 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    "Dr. Marcus Christiansen is a dedicated family medicine physician at the Cassia Primary Care Clinic. His philosophy of care is rooted in the belief that ""All you need is the right information and diagnosis to achieve optimal health.""Passionate about meeting patients where they are in life, Dr. Christiansen provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of family medicine. Fluent in English and Tongan, he enjoys working with patients of all ages, with particular interests in geriatric medicine, minimally invasive procedures, and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).Outside of work, the northern Utah native is an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, fishing, traveling, and spending quality time with his family.". Dr. Christiansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glutaric Acidemia Type 2, Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Christiansen is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Christiansen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Henbest Health PLLC

    185 W 4th Ave Ste B, 
    Post Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Henbest is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Post Falls, Idaho. Dr. Henbest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Henbest is board certified in Family Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Idaho, US?

    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 in Idaho, US?

    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 in Idaho, US?

    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 in Idaho, US?

    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 in Idaho, US?

    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 in Idaho, US?

    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 in Idaho, US?

    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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