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    MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Obesity near Covington, LA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    22 providers found
      Distinguished in Obesity

      Dr. Clark Warden
      Bariatric Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity

      Dr. Clark Warden
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      985-234-3000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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.

      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. James Redmann
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. James Redmann
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      985-234-3000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      James Redmann is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Redmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Matthew French
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Matthew French
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      985-234-3000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Matthew French is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. French is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Vagotomy.

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      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. James Leithead
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. James Leithead
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      985-234-3000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      James Leithead is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Leithead is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Michael Thomas
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Michael Thomas
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      985-234-3000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Michael Thomas is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Lauren H. Mcmanus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Lauren H. Mcmanus
      Internal Medicine
      728 W 11th Ave, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      985-730-7195
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Lauren Mcmanus is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mcmanus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mcmanus is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Nathalie N. Mascherpa-Kerkow
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Nathalie N. Mascherpa-Kerkow
      Family Medicine

      St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

      1202 S Tyler St, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      985-898-3743
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nathalie Mascherpa-Kerkow is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mascherpa-Kerkow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Mascherpa-Kerkow is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Charles Balette
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Charles Balette
      Family Medicine
      1119 S Tyler St, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      985-875-9166
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Balette is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Balette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Balette is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Spencer W. Pinion
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Spencer W. Pinion
      Family Medicine

      Szczepanski Medical LLC

      56 Starbrush Cir, 
      Covington, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      985-246-5670
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Spencer Pinion is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Pinion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Pinion is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Edward Dauterive
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Edward Dauterive
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
      Covington, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      985-871-1721
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Dauterive is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Dauterive is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Felix Rabito
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Felix Rabito
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
      Covington, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      985-871-1721
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Felix Rabito is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Rabito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Lemuel Jenkins
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Lemuel Jenkins
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
      Covington, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      985-871-1721
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Lemuel Jenkins is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Lucia Sicinschi
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Lucia Sicinschi
      Internal Medicine

      St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

      80 Gardenia Dr, 
      Covington, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      985-871-5900
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Lucia Sicinschi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Sicinschi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sicinschi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Surendra K. Purohit
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Surendra K. Purohit
      General Surgery

      Louisiana Healthcare Associates, LLC

      71207 Hwy 21, 
      Covington, LA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      985-892-6811
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Surendra Purohit is a General Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Purohit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Purohit is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Brian J. Galofaro
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Brian J. Galofaro
      Family Medicine

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      70411 Hwy 21, 
      Covington, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      985-400-5566
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Galofaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Galofaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Dysautonomia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Galofaro is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Susan F. Ovella
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Susan F. Ovella
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      70411 Hwy 21, 
      Covington, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      985-400-5566
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Ovella is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Ovella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Ovella is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Michael J. Haas
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Michael J. Haas
      Family Medicine
      72385 Industry Park Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      985-871-0802
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Michael Haas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Haas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypolipoproteinemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. John C. Oubre
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. John C. Oubre
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      985-875-2828
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Oubre is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Oubre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Oubre is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Thomas Lavin
      Bariatric Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Thomas Lavin
      Bariatric Medicine

      Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

      7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      985-234-3000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Thomas Lavin is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Lavin is rated as an Experienced 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

      Dr. Hoonbae Jeon
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Hoonbae Jeon
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      130 Lakeview Cir, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      985-892-6858
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Hoonbae Jeon is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Jeon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, MAGIC Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Jeon is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 do I find the best Obesity doctor near Covington, LA?

      You can find an Obesity doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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      How does MediFind rank Obesity doctors near Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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 Covington, LA?

      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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