The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Metairie, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Obesity near Metairie, LA. Of these, 105 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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121 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Fontenot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Dr. Fontenot is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Fontenot is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richardson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    124 Hollywood Dr, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dinh Le is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Hyperaldosteronism.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Blonde is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Blonde 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity. Dr. Blonde is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology & Metabolic Disease and American Board Of Nuclear Medicine - Endocrinology & Metabolic Disease. Dr. Blonde is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Spadafina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Spadafina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Spadafina is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Spadafina is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Dauterive is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dauterive is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Food Allergy. Dr. Dauterive is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine - Preventative & Occupational Medicine and American Board Of Obesity Medicine - Preventative & Occupational Medicine. Dr. Dauterive is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Miguel P Rivera MD

    3020 Kingman St Ste B, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Lombard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Lombard is rated as an Advanced 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 Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome, Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, and Otitis.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates Of New Orleans LLC

    618 N Carrollton Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miljana Mandich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mandich is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Practice

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Florina Corpodean is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Corpodean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Deep Vein Thrombosis, High Cholesterol, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Galvani is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Galvani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Galvani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity
    Referral required

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Franck Mauvais-Jarvis is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mauvais-Jarvis is rated as an Advanced 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 Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Mauvais-Jarvis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Ohc-Center For Primary Care And Wellness

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eboni Price-Haywood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Price-Haywood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity. Dr. Price-Haywood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cornelius Jamison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Jamison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Gonorrhea, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chlamydia, and Hyperhidrosis. Dr. Jamison is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Jamison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Ohc-Center For Primary Care And Wellness

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mirza Baig is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Baig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Baig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Wooldridge is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wooldridge 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 Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wooldridge is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity
    Referral required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patchaya Boonchaya-Anant is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Boonchaya-Anant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Obesity, Cowden Syndrome, Prolactinoma, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Boonchaya-Anant is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Helmstetter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Helmstetter 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Helmstetter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariam Menhem is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Menhem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Menhem is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salim Hosein is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hosein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hosein is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery, Bariatric, and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Hosein is currently accepting new patients.

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    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 near Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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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