The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Gaithersburg, MD

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Gaithersburg, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 229 doctor with experience in Obesity near Gaithersburg, MD. Of these, 191 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Yanovski is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yanovski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Prader-Willi Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Ccacc Health Center

    9318 Gaither Rd Ste 205, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ling Yang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Yang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Maryland Medical Group Inc.

    10110 Molecular Drive, Suite 114, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    "Dr. Sayed Elsayyad joined Montgomery Medical Associates in 2005. Dr. Elsayyad attended medical school and completed his residency in Internal Medicine in Cairo, Egypt and moved to the United States where he earned his degree in Family Practice from the Louisiana State University. Since joining Montgomery Medical Associates, Dr. Elsayyad has contributed significantly to the expansion of the practice in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Elsayyad is the Chief Medical Officer and a Partner at Montgomery Medical Associates. He is also the Chair of Family Practice at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Elsayyad office offers personalized service, delivering medical care consistent with the standards of the medical community and expected by patients. Selected Publications Mehan R., Dangas G., Hong M., Deible R., Faraj H., Elsayyad S., Negotia M., Okubagzi P., Astatkie M., Pichard A., Stone G., Leon M., : Femoral vascular access complications following Arteriotomy Closure Devices : A Comparison with manual compression after percutaneous coronary intervention. JACC Vol 35-33A-1085-82. Mehran R., Gruberg L., Nigoita M., Faraj H., Elsayyad S., Curry B., Hong M., Kent K., Repeat stenting for treatment of in-stent restenosis: selective therapy vs. complete lesion coverage. AHA-circulation Vol 100, No 18, 1-307:1607. Mintz G., Hong MK., Jackson M., Folescu M., Kipp, N. Elsayyad S., Merrit A., Laird J., Kent K. The number of stents does not increase target lesion revascularization during intravascular ultrasound guided stent implantation procedures. AHA-circulation Vol 100, No 18, 1-788:4163. Waksman R., Elsayyad S., Mehran R., Lawrence White R., Chan R., Rosales O., Bhargava B., Deible R., Purser A., Okubagzi P., Lansky A.,: High Dose Intracoronary Gamma Radiation for patients with diffuse In-Stent Restenosis. Waksman R., Bhargava B., Taaffe M., Lawrence White R., Satler L., Mehran R., Kent K., Pichard A., Elsayyad S., Okubagzi P., Lansky A., Nigoita M.,: Prolonged Antiplatelet Therapy to reduce Late Thrombosis after Intracoronary Gamma Radiation in patient with in-Stent Restenosis ""Plavix WRIST"". AHA-circulation Vol 102, No 18, 11-570:2762. Lectures & Presentations Gender specific differences after Saphenous Vein Graft Stenting, Gender specific differences in actue and long-term outcome, International Cardiology Conference, Cairo, Egypt, 2/23/01 High Dose Intracoronary Gamma Radiation for patients with diffuse In-Stent Restenosis, Stent Restenosis, International Cardiology Conference, Cairo, Egypt, 2/23/01". Dr. Elsayyad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Janan A. Gohari
    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Gohari Health Group

    9063 Shady Grove Ct, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Gohari graduated from the Howard University College of Medicine in 2009. She works in Washington, DC and 1 other location and specializes in Pulmonology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Gohari is affiliated with Howard University Hospital. She started her own practice called Gohari Health Group in 2025. Gohari Health Group is a tailored medical practice dedicated to proactive, personalized care with a focus on hormone optimization and whole-body wellness. We go beyond traditional medicine – empowering you which basic and innovative strategies to prevent disease, restore balance and elevate your long-term vitality. With a concierge option available to interested patients, you can have direct access to your physician, with minimal waiting, and appointments that work for your schedule. At Gohari Health, our priority is bringing you back to the basics by spending time, listening and creating a personalized plan with tools for better health outcomes. Dr. Gohari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Doctors First

    806 W Diamond Ave Ste 110, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahpara Qureshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Folate Deficiency, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Comprehenisve Primary Care LLC

    15825 Shady Grove Rd Ste 140, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Konstantin Khludenev is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Khludenev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    15001 Shady Grove Rd Ste 300, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Ciampa is a Gastroenterologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Ciampa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Birns Gloger And Witten MD PC

    9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 308, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Strongin is a Gastroenterologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Strongin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Gastric Dysmotility, Indigestion, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Douglas C Frankel MD PA

    1684 East Gude Drive, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Frankel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Papular Urticaria, Obesity, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Gerti Tashko
    Endocrinology
    Endocrinology

    GT Health, LLC

    15204 Omega Dr Ste 240, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerti Tashko is an Endocrinologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Tashko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    19851 Observation Dr Ste 250, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Howard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    19851 Observation Dr Ste 250, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jimmy Sheikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    19851 Observation Dr Ste 250, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Wollman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Wollman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Obesity.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    19851 Observation Dr Ste 250, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rita Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Trans-Atlantic Health Organization LLC

    20410 Observation Dr Ste 210, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Madan Bangalore is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Bangalore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Trans-Atlantic Health Organization LLC

    20410 Observation Dr Ste 210, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sirisha Sastry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Sastry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Food Allergy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    19851 Observation Dr Ste 250, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Avi Schachter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Schachter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Dementia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    TruHealthNow

    12321 Middlebrook Road, Suite 102, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manbir Takhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Takhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Obesity, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    TruHealthNow

    12321 Middlebrook Road, Suite 102, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonard Kassis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Kassis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Gilbert Syndrome.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    All Day Medical Care LLC

    702 Russell Ave Ste 100, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anitha Kandaswamy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Kandaswamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Abetalipoproteinemia, Hypolipoproteinemia, and Chorea-Acanthocytosis.

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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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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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