The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Hammond, IN

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 176 doctor with experience in Obesity near Hammond, IN. Of these, 157 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Mario A. Masrur
    Elite in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    OSF Little Company Of Mary - Outpatient Services

    2800 West 95th Street, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Masrur is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Masrur is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroparesis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Daniel Montalvo
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    100 W 162nd St, 
    South Holland, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Montalvo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Montalvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Girma B. Assefa
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    100 W 162nd St, 
    South Holland, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Girma Assefa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Assefa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Lolita M. Smith
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    100 W 162nd St, 
    South Holland, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lolita Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Jeffrey Branta
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    100 W 162nd St, 
    South Holland, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Branta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Branta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Chuka Nchekwube
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    100 W 162nd St, 
    South Holland, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chuka Nchekwube is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Nchekwube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Edwin E. Hollins
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    100 W 162nd St, 
    South Holland, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Hollins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Hollins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Fakher F. Habib
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    3330 W 177th St Ste, Ste 1A, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fakher Habib is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Habib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Kimberly L. Davis
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    736 West 95th Street, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Davis has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Mehak Sethi
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    Chicago, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehak Sethi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Jennette L. Berry
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennette Berry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and DiGeorge Syndrome.

    Sanjeev V. Joshi
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeev Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Perrault Syndrome, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, Turner Syndrome, and Dementia.

    Hareth Raddawi
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Franciscan Hammond Clinic LLC

    7905 Calumet Ave, 
    Munster, IN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean Kim is an Endocrinologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    NorthShore Health Centers

    1828 165th St, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aditya Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    NorthShore Health Centers

    1828 165th St, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wahid Kassar is an Endocrinologist in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Kassar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    219 Health Network Inc

    9126 Columbia Ave, 
    Munster, IN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Al Khazaali is an Endocrinologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Al Khazaali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Osteitis Fibrosa.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    GN. Endocrinology LTD.

    10012 Calumet Ave # A, 
    Munster, IN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amer Kassar is an Endocrinologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Kassar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Thyroid Nodule, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    556 E 115th St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geeta Bollam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bollam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lung Cancer, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Kidanu Birhanu
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Medical Weight Management

    2850 West 95th Street, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Kidanu Birhanu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Birhanu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Pica, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Hammond, IN?

    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 Hammond, IN?

    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 Hammond, IN?

    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 Hammond, IN?

    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 Hammond, IN?

    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 Hammond, IN?

    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 Hammond, IN?

    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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