The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Obesity Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 894 doctor with experience in Obesity near Louisiana, US. Of these, 772 are Experienced, 113 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

Location
LocationClose
894 providers found
    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Informd Solutions LLC

    6400 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Schauer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schauer is rated as an Elite 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Informd Solutions LLC

    6400 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Heymsfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Heymsfield is rated as an Elite 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 Obesity, Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, Transcobalamin Deficiency, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    3335 Prescott Road, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janice Dara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Dara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Dara is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Dara is currently accepting new patients.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta 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 Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brakta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Associates

    5341 Airline Dr Ste 130, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Milligan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Milligan is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Milligan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5341 Airline Dr Ste 130, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clint Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced 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 Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Banda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Howell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Howell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Diana Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center-Prairieville

    16220 Airline Hwy, 
    Prairieville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Venerando Delmundo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Prairieville, Louisiana. Dr. Delmundo is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Delmundo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Informd Solutions LLC

    6400 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vance Albaugh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Albaugh 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, Peptic Ulcer, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Albaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity

    Family Doctor Clinic Drs. Harris & Magee A Medical Corp.

    804 S Acadia Rd, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Robichaux-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Robichaux-Ii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Robichaux-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    1701 Jimmie Davis Highway, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donna Wyatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Wyatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Wyatt is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Wyatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    3335 Prescott Road, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margo Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    CHRISTUS Primary Care Partners

    9220 Ellerbe Rd Ste 700, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jode Burgin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Burgin 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Dr. Burgin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    WK Bossier Internal Medicine Diagnostic And Treatment Clinic

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Attila Balogh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Balogh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Balogh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Pediatric Gastroenterology

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Otu-Nyarko is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Otu-Nyarko 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 Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Lactose Intolerance, Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Otu-Nyarko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Willis Knighton Family Medicine South

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 102, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thanh Vo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vo 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 High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Vo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Willlia Knighton Academic Internal Medicine North

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Clements is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Clements is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Endocrine & Thyroid Specialists - Pierremont

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 480, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dakota Boston is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Boston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Low Blood Sugar, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Graves Disease. Dr. Boston is currently accepting new patients.

    Showing 1-20 of 894

    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 in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy.