The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Kensington, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 538 doctor with experience in Obesity near Kensington, MD. Of these, 459 are Experienced, 66 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

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

    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.

    Elite in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    3300 Gallows Rd, Medicine, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French

    Zobair Younossi practices practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Younossi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis C, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (2.1 miles away)
    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 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Gastric Bypass.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (2.1 miles away)
    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 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobin C Disease, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Molecular Medicine And Neuroscience

    10 Center Dr Bldg 10, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Weinstein is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Weinstein 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 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1, Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, Parathyroidectomy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Nih Clinical Center

    9000 Rockville Pike Bldg 10, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Rother is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rother 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, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 5-3671, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ranganath Muniyappa is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Muniyappa 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 Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Obesity, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Elite in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Washington Center For Weight Management And Research

    2800 S Shirlington Rd Ste 505, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Domenica Rubino is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Rubino is rated as an Elite 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, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Menopause, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    4301 Jones Bridge Rd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Merrily Poth is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Poth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Bethesda, MD

    8218 Wisconsin Ave Ste 103, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arezou Nazary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Nazary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Nazary is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Medical Genetics | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Medical Genetics | Gastroenterology
    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Constantine Stratakis is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Stratakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cushing's disease, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noelle Larson is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Gorden is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gorden 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 B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynnette Nieman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Nieman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cushing's syndrome, Ectopic Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's disease, and Pituitary Tumor.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Richard H Israel PhD PA

    2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 211, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Romeu Azevedo is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Azevedo is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Sunitha Bhogavilli MD PC

    9801 Georgia Ave Ste 117, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shyamsundar Rajan is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Rajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Obesity, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite T90, Suite T90, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kathryn E. Kirk is a gastroenterologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She practices out of Capital Digestive Care’s Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group in Washington, D.C., Chevy Chase, Md. and Bethesda, Md. Dr. Kirk has an expertise in gastroesophageal reflux disease, colorectal cancer screening and irritable bowel syndrome. She has special interests in colon cancer screening and prevention, celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Kirk earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by fellowships in hepatology and gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Kirk is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and the American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. Kirk has been consistently recognized as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Eosinophilic Colitis. Dr. Kirk is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Helena W Rodbard MD And Michael A. Dempsey M.D.

    3200 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 250, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helena Rodbard is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rodbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    ENT Allergy And Asthma Center PC

    11119 Rockville Pike Ste 207, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gezzer Ortega is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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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