The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 739 doctor with experience in Obesity near Louisiana, US. Of these, 638 are Experienced, 92 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    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. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, Transcobalamin Deficiency, and Gastric Bypass.

    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Schauer is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schauer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine

    Wk Bossier Surgical Associates

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

    Michael Banda is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Wk Bossier Surgical Associates

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

    James Howell is a General Surgeon in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Howell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vance Albaugh is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Albaugh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Albaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Fontenot is a primary care provider, practicing in General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Fontenot is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clark Warden is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Warden 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, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

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

    804 S Acadia Rd, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Robichaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Robichaux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Welden is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Welden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franck Mauvais is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mauvais is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Allen's Family Practice Clinic Of Ponchatoula LLP

    105 East Oak Street, 
    Ponchatoula, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcela Astudillo is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Astudillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Willis Knighton Pediatric Endocrinology South

    2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 113, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sasi Penukonda is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Penukonda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Precocious Puberty.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shatha Murad is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Diana L. Gillmore M.D. L.L.C.

    985 Robert Blvd Ste 103, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Barton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Barton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Fontenot is an Endocrinologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pituitary Tumor.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Southern Regional Medical Center

    1978 Industrial Blvd, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittany Wyger is a Family Medicine provider in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Wyger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 4, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manish Raisingani is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Raisingani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richardson is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Lawrence Blonde
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Blonde is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Blonde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity.

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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 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 

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