The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Dunkirk, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1278 doctor with experience in Obesity near Dunkirk, MD. Of these, 1089 are Experienced, 160 are Advanced, 19 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jack Yanovski is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yanovski 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, Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Prader-Willi Syndrome. Dr. Yanovski is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Limited To Official Federal Duties Only

    10 Center Dr Rm 12C103, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Chrousos is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chrousos is rated as an Elite 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 Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Obesity, Vagotomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Chrousos is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    10753 Falls Rd Ste 305, 
    Lutherville Timonium, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Gudzune is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Gudzune is rated as an Elite 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, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Gudzune is currently accepting new patients.

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

    TidalHealth Specialty Care LLC

    10231 Old Ocean City Blvd Ste 207, 
    Berlin, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Alae Zarif is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Berlin, Maryland. Dr. Zarif is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Zarif is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Gladys Spellman Spec. Hosp.

    2900 Mercy Ln, 
    Hyattsville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, French, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adebowale Prest is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hyattsville, Maryland. Dr. Prest is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 141 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Prest is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    MedHaven Health

    7310 Ritchie Hwy, 519, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oluwakemi Balogun is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Balogun, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, Vitamin D Deficiency, Opioid Use Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Balogun, NP is board certified in Fnp-Bc.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, STE 305, Pavilion II, STE 305, 
    Lutherville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Cheskin is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Cheskin is rated as a Distinguished 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, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cheskin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cheskin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Hospital Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Hospital Medicine
    Referral required

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Demidowich is an Endocrinologist and a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Demidowich is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity, Hyperaldosteronism, Cushing's syndrome, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. Dr. Demidowich is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Demidowich is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Office

    1830 E Monument St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rexford Ahima is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ahima 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, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Ahima is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Services Elkton

    137 West High Street, Suite 2B, 
    Elkton, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harish Kakkilaya is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Kakkilaya is rated as a Distinguished 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, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kakkilaya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UMM Bariatric Surgery Redwood St

    419 West Redwood Street, Suite 300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Kligman is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kligman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kligman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 1993. Dr. Kligman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Maryland Havre De Grace

    251 Lewis Lane, 
    Havre De Grace, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hi Sim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Havre De Grace, Maryland. Dr. Sim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Necrosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Sim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Maryland Glen Burnie

    85 Kindred Way, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nnaemeka Agajelu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Agajelu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Agajelu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2001. Dr. Agajelu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Maryland Parkville

    9512 Harford Road, 
    Parkville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Rahnama is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Parkville, Maryland. Dr. Rahnama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Rahnama is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1996. Dr. Rahnama is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Maryland Glen Burnie

    325 Hospital Drive, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anisha Bassi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Bassi is rated as an Advanced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bassi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2016. Dr. Bassi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Medicine LLC

    1302 Cronson Blvd, Suite E, 
    Crofton, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meegan Chestnut is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crofton, Maryland. Dr. Chestnut 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 Obesity, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Chestnut is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Merins Medical Laboratory LLC

    22911 Jefferson Blvd, 
    Smithsburg, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susanna Goheen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithsburg, Maryland. Dr. Goheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Obesity. Dr. Goheen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Adventist Medical Group-Primary Care

    7610 Carroll Ave Ste 410, 
    Takoma Park, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Samuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Takoma Park, Maryland. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Food Allergy, and Obesity.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Yanovski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yanovski 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, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Sumner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Sumner is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hemoglobin C Disease, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency.

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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 Dunkirk, MD?

    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 Dunkirk, MD?

    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 Dunkirk, MD?

    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 Dunkirk, MD?

    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 Dunkirk, MD?

    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 Dunkirk, MD?

    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 Dunkirk, MD?

    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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