The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Denham Springs, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 170 doctor with experience in Obesity near Denham Springs, LA. Of these, 139 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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170 providers found
    Elite in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Informd Solutions LLC

    6400 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    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.

    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Informd Solutions LLC

    6400 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 4, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manish Raisingani is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Raisingani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Precocious Puberty.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Henry T. Young JR. M.D.

    1286 Del Este Ave, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Sudduth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Sudduth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Ted P. Kemp M.D. L.L.C.

    315 Veterans Blvd, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Kemp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Kemp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Denham Springs South

    139 Veterans Blvd, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Brian Schulte has practiced and taught family medicine for over two decades. He provides full service care for children and adults, women and the elderly. He takes care of a wide range of medical needs including skin disorders, mental health, contraception and office-based procedures such as joint injections, skin biopsies, pap smears. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Schulte is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Schulte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Denham Springs South

    139 Veterans Blvd, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Cardozo received her medical degree from La Universidad del Zulia in Maracaibo, Venezuela. She completed her residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Ohama and at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Dr. Cardozo's special interests are in preventative health, and adult and pediatric health. Dr. Cardozo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Cardozo is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Cardozo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    31995 LA Highway 16, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Dewayne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Dewayne is rated as an Experienced 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 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Greenwell Medical Clinic LLC Dba North Point Family Health

    18901 Greenwell Springs Rd, 
    Greenwell Springs, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herschel Bingham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Bingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kyle Jakob is a board certified General Surgeon, and a member of American College of Surgeons. In addition to his responsibilities as Section Head, Dr. Jakob also serves as Chief of Staff of Ochsner Baton Rouge. He specializes in a wide range of cancer care including breast, skin, soft tissue (benign and malignant), GI tract, and Endocrine. Dr. Jakob offers multiple surgical options such as robotic, and laparoscopic assisted surgery. Dr. Jakob is rated as an Experienced 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 Breast Lump, Obesity in Children, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Jakob is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Jakob is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. David Sledge received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and his M.D. degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed an Internship and Residency in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Sledge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Sledge is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Sledge is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Louisiana Center For Bariatrics

    8585 Picardy Ave Ste 510, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Drake Bellanger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bellanger is rated as an Advanced 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, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-Walker

    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 404, 
    Walker, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Selman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Selman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcela Astudillo is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Astudillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Welden is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Welden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shatha Murad is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Informd Solutions LLC

    6400 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Home Health Of Baton Rouge

    2645 Oneal Ln Bldg B, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Mcculloh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mcculloh 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 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake-Livingston

    5000 Odonavan Blvd, 
    Walker, LA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Engelhorn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Engelhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    5000 Odonavan Blvd, Suite 404, 
    Walker, LA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Durwin Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs, 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 does MediFind rank Obesity doctors near Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs, 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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