The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Lexington, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Obesity near Lexington, KY. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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93 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    900 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Kern is an Internal Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kern is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Diabetes Insipidus (DI).

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

    740 S Limestone St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Joshua Steiner is a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Steiner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center (Adult)

    2195 Harrodsburg Rd Ste 125, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Tannock is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Tannock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Hypogonadism, and Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Bernard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center (Adult)

    2195 Harrodsburg Rd Ste 125, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamyar Asadipooya is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Asadipooya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Osteoporosis, Rickets, and Pituitary Tumor.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Gary W. Kearl PSC

    2101 Nicholasville Rd Ste 301, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Carr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Carr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    New Lexington Clinic

    3085 Lakecrest Circle, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicci Pittman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Urgent Care-Nicholasville Road

    2108 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Douthat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Douthat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Obesity, Oral Herpes, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Central Internal Medicine PSC

    2101 Nicholasville Rd Ste 304, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Mooney is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mooney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Baptist Health Medical Group Primary Care Lexington

    2040 Harrodsburg Rd Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Hizon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hizon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Insomnia.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Central Internal Medicine PSC

    2101 Nicholasville Rd Ste 304, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bjorn Holestol is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Holestol is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Obesity.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3085 Lakecrest Cir, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Ridderikhoff is a Family Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ridderikhoff has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    3084 Lakecrest Cir Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Pacitti is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pacitti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperthyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    3084 Lakecrest Cir Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Minch is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Minch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Hypothyroidism, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    3084 Lakecrest Cir Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Marino is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Marino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    3084 Lakecrest Cir Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megha Desai is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gigantism, and Acromegaly.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Associates Of Lexington PSC

    1775 Alysheba Way, Suite 201, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Henkel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Henkel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Family Practice Associates Of Lexington PSC

    1775 Alysheba Way, Suite 201, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aletia Farmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Bluegrass Bariatric Surgical Associates PLLC

    2716 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 350, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Weiss is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Weiss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Bluegrass Bariatric Surgical Associates PLLC

    2716 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 350, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paige Quintero is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Quintero has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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