The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Peoria, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Obesity near Peoria, IL. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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26 providers found
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    OSF Saint Francis - Acute Care Surgery

    530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kelly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kelly 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 Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Kelly is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OSF Saint Francis - Acute Care Surgery

    530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OSF Saint Francis - Acute Care Surgery

    530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Faran Bokhari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Bokhari is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Splenectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Bokhari is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bokhari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    10 Saint Clare Court Suite 100, 
    Washington, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leah Embree is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Illinois. Dr. Embree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity in Children, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Embree is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Embree is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    OSF Children's Hospital Of Illinois - Healthy Kids U

    420 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue Suite 201, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Christison is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Christison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children and Obesity. Dr. Christison is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Obesity Medicine . Dr. Christison is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    5111 North Glen Park Place Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alain Vilatte is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Vilatte 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 Obesity in Children, Low Sodium Level, Obesity, and Anemia. Dr. Vilatte is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Vilatte is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1001 Main St Fl 3, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Rossi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Rossi 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 Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    OSF Medical Group - Diabetes & Endocrinology

    1800 North Knoxville Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hady Sfeir is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Sfeir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, and Prolactinoma. Dr. Sfeir is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sfeir is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    OSF Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    5105 North Glen Park Place Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Sindhi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Imran Balouch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Balouch is rated as an Experienced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Balouch is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balouch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    OSF Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    5105 North Glen Park Place Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonu Dhillon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dhillon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dhillon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    OSF Saint Francis-Radiation Oncology

    530 NE Glen Oak Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Divya Akshintala is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Akshintala 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Akshintala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Osf Saint Francis-Radiation Oncology

    530 NE Glen Oak Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Warraich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Warraich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Sepsis, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Osf Saint Francis-Radiation Oncology

    530 NE Glen Oak Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Faroese, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Talha Awwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Awwal is rated as an Experienced 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 Gout, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Awwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Drs Shay And Associates, LTD

    1201 N North St, 
    Peoria,, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai

    Thanad Shay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Peoria,, Illinois. Dr. Shay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Short QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Central Illinois Endoscopy Center LLC

    1001 Main St Ste 500B, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Wu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Everside Health LLC

    204 W Washington St, 
    East Peoria, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Demmel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Demmel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Solvera Health PLLC

    3525 N University St, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Serafino Sauro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Sauro is rated as an Experienced 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 Mononucleosis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, West Nile Virus Infection, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Sauro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Solvera Health PLLC

    3525 N University St, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathaniel Craig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Cellulitis, Chronic Pain, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Carle Health Primary Medicine Knoxville

    5401 N Knoxville Ave Ste 204, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Meister is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Meister 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 High Cholesterol, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Midwest Urological Group LTD.

    7309 N Knoxville Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Hopping is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Hopping 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 Choledocholithiasis, Obesity, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hopping 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 Peoria, IL?

    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 Peoria, IL?

    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 Peoria, IL?

    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 Peoria, IL?

    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 Peoria, IL?

    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 Peoria, IL?

    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 Peoria, IL?

    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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