The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in hammond, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Obesity near hammond, LA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Obesity

    Dr. Gregory J. Allen
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity

    Dr. Gregory J. Allen
    Family Medicine
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    Allen's Family Practice Clinic Of Ponchatoula LLP

    105 East Oak Street, 
    Ponchatoula, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    985-386-6198
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Kyle L. Caulfield
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Kyle L. Caulfield
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    985-542-6251
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kyle Caulfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Caulfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Caulfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Rafael O. Robledo
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Rafael O. Robledo
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    985-542-6251
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rafael Robledo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Robledo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Attack, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Robledo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Courtney B. Royal
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Courtney B. Royal
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Tangipahoa (Hammond)

    41676 Veterans Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    225-761-5200
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    English
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    Courtney Royal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Royal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Prerenal Azotemia, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Royal is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Royal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Abdul M. Khan
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Abdul M. Khan
    Internal Medicine

    North Oaks Endocrinology Clinic

    15795 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 400, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    985-230-2778
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Abdul Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Khan 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 Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Lawrence L. Gensler
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Lawrence L. Gensler
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd Ste B, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lawrence Gensler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gensler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gensler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Susan Zacharia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Susan Zacharia
    Internal Medicine

    Northshore Internal Medicine Associates

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    985-230-7675
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susan Zacharia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Zacharia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Zacharia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Jonathan J. Roberts
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Jonathan J. Roberts
    Internal Medicine

    CenterWell Hammond

    2240 W Thomas St, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    985-531-8040
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathan Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Dennis J. Booth
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Dennis J. Booth
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dennis Booth is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Booth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Booth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Russell J. Wardlaw
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Russell J. Wardlaw
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Wardlaw is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Wardlaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wardlaw is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Gregory M. Mula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Gregory M. Mula
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mula is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Mula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mula is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Jason B. Reina
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity

    Dr. Jason B. Reina
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Reina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Reina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reina 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 hammond, 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 hammond, 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 hammond, 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 hammond, 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 hammond, 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 hammond, 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 hammond, 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 hammond, 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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