The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Elkton, MD

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Elkton, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 128 doctor with experience in Obesity near Elkton, MD. Of these, 116 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Harish Kakkilaya
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Surgical Services Elkton

    137 West High Street, Suite 2B, 
    Elkton, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harish Kakkilaya is a General Surgeon in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Kakkilaya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Mingwei Ni
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Surgical Services Elkton

    137 West High Street, Suite 2B, 
    Elkton, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mingwei Ni is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Ni has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Shivani Vekaria
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Endocrinology Springside

    300 Biddle Avenue, Springside Plaza Connor Building, Suite 201, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shivani Vekaria is an Endocrinologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Vekaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Triple A Syndrome.

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    Franklin L. Thelmo
    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Endocrinology Springside

    300 Biddle Avenue, Springside Plaza Connor Building, Suite 201, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Franklin Thelmo is an Endocrinologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Thelmo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Thyroid Storm, Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, and IPEX Syndrome.

    Nina Lane
    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    224 E Main St Ste 101, 
    Elkton, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I’m a dedicated healthcare provider with a rich background in both primary care and mental health. With experience spanning over a decade, I've had the privilege of working with diverse patient populations, from children to the elderly, in various settings including clinics, home visits, and telehealth platforms.My focus is on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. I manage everything from routine check-ups and chronic disease management to urgent care and addiction treatment. I’m also passionate about patient and family education, ensuring everyone understands their health and treatment options.In my past roles, I’ve overseen clinic operations, Acute care setting as an hospitalist, participated in veteran healthcare assessments, and provided psychiatric consultations for memory and behavioral health. My goal is always to develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that improve quality of life.When you choose my care, you're getting a compassionate, experienced provider committed to your well-being. I look forward to partnering with you on your healthcare journey. Ms. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

    Rituparna Deb
    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Nemours Children's Health, Newark

    200 Biddle Ave., Suite 100, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi

    Rituparna Deb is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Deb has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, and Otitis.

    Jon C. Yeargan
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Springside

    300 Biddle Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Robin J. Simpson
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Springside

    300 Biddle Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Simpson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Nadia Arshad
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Springside

    300 Biddle Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nadia Arshad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Arshad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Darryl B. Floyd
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care Springside

    300 Biddle Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darryl Floyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Floyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Heran Abiye
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Springside

    300 Biddle Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heran Abiye is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Abiye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Kevin M. Bradley
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Christianacare General Surgery At Map 2

    4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 3301, 
    Newark, DE 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Bradley is a General Surgeon in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Synovectomy.

    Prakash Seshadri
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Christiana Hospital Insulin Pump Therapy

    4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 3201, 
    Newark, DE 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prakash Seshadri is an Endocrinologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Seshadri has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Ripudaman S. Hundal
    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    First State Endocrinology, PA

    774 Christiana Road, Suite 109, 
    Newark, DE 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ripudaman Hundal is an Endocrinologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Hundal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Jui-Chih Hsu MD

    223 W Main St, 
    Elkton, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jui Hsu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Common Cold, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Union Hospital Of Cecil County

    111 W High St Ste 314, 
    Elkton, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narayana Pula is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Pula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Total Care Physicians (Newark)

    2600 Glasgow Avenue, Suite 124, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Namey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Namey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Acute Kidney Failure, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Westside Family Healthcare

    404 Foxhunt Drive, 
    Bear, DE 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alireza Pirestani is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Bear, Delaware. Dr. Pirestani has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Sofia B. Stewart
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care North East

    103 North East Plaza, 
    North East, MD 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sofia Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North East, Maryland. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Asthma in Children, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Asthma.

    Patricia A. Baile
    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Nemours Children's Health, Becks Woods

    141 Becks Woods Drive, 
    Bear, DE 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Patricia Baile is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Bear, Delaware. Dr. Baile has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Acanthosis Nigricans, Obesity in Children, and Food Allergy.

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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 Elkton, 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 Elkton, 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 Elkton, 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 Elkton, 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 Elkton, 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 Elkton, 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 Elkton, 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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