The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Meridian, ID

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Obesity near Meridian, ID. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral required

    St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center

    520 S Eagle Rd, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Veldhuis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Idaho Bariatric And Metabolic Institute

    2960 E St Lukes St Ste 200, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Alphonsus Boise-Colorectal & General Surgery

    1072 N Liberty St Ste 300, 
    Boise, ID 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Prior is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    D&g Medical Associates

    1430 W Ustick Rd Ste 100, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Starr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Starr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, and Diabetic Neuropathy. Dr. Starr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral required

    St Lukes Cancer Institute Meridian

    520 N Eagle Rd, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sri Tella is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Tella is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteomalacia, Rickets, Mccune-Albright Syndrome, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Tella is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Saint Alphonsus Physician Services Inc

    3025 W Cherry Ln, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Southard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Southard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Southard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2939 W Excursion Ln, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hauser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Hauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Chorea-Acanthocytosis, Abetalipoproteinemia, Fish-Eye Disease, and Tangier Disease. Dr. Hauser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3340 E Goldstone Dr, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroparesis, Coronary Heart Disease, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Alliance Medical Group LLC

    1900 W Chinden Blvd, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    St. Luke's Clinic-Family Medicine And Pediatrics Meridian

    4949 S Hillsdale Ave, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Aney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Aney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity. Dr. Aney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Isaac Elam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Elam is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrosis, Diabetic Neuropathy, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Elam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa

    4300 E Flamingo Ave, 
    Nampa, ID 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Nizzi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Nizzi is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nizzi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Lukes Clinic-Treasure Valley LLC

    115 W Main St, Suite 101, 
    Boise, ID 
     (9.8 miles away)
    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
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Korn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity
    Referral may be required

    Samg Heart Care

    6140 W Curtisian Ave Ste 100, 
    Boise, ID 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Reising is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Reising is rated as an Experienced 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Reising is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Family Care Clinic LLC

    8050 W Rifleman St Ste 100, 
    Boise, ID 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Casper is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Casper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Casper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Treasure Valley Lab Raymond Site

    777 N Raymond St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Rich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced 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 Ascites, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Kuskokwim Syndrome, and Freeman Sheldon Syndrome. Dr. Rich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    D&g Medical Associates

    1140 N Allumbaugh St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dysgraphia, Dementia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa

    4300 E Flamingo Ave, 
    Nampa, ID 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Buxton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Buxton is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Buxton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

    1055 N Curtis Rd, 
    Boise, ID 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tethered Cord Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Transplant, and Septoplasty. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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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