The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Lafayette, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Obesity near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Gachassin is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gachassin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gachassin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Eschete, MD, has extensive experience in General and Bariatric Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. He is a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in complex laparoscopic techniques including a focus on hernia repairs and weight loss surgeries. Outside the operating room, he is a dedicated family man, finding his greatest joy in the moments spent with his loving wife and two wonderful children. He enjoys an active lifestyle including traveling and exploring new golf destinations with family. Balancing the intensity of a surgeon's career with the warmth of family life is the source of constant inspiration and fulfillment for him. Dr. Eschete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Autin is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Autin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Autin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lyndsey Bruno is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bruno has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bruno is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Dowden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dowden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Riggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Riggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Ackley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ackley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Mier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Petry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Petry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katie Dennis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Cestia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Cestia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    4212 W Congress St, Ste 2100, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Uyen Chu is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Family Medicine-Ambassador Suite 305

    2932 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mwakitawa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mwakitawa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Internal Medicine At Ambassador

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 305, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Clay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Clay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Acadiana Renal Physicians AMC

    300 W Saint Mary Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Federico Del Toro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Del Toro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Michael H. Vanderlick M.D. Apmc

    601 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 210, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Luneau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Luneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nedwin Landreneau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Landreneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Sellers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Sellers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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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