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    MediFind found 247 doctor with experience in Obesity near Grand Rapids, MI. Of these, 214 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    247 providers found
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      100 Michigan Ave Ne, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Vizachero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Vizachero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Induced Constipation, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Chronic Pain. Dr. Vizachero is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Obesity
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Distinguished in Obesity
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      35 Michigan St Ne Ste 4150, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Miriam Vos is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Vos 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, Enlarged Liver, Obesity in Children, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Vos is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Nicholas A. Stephanoff
      Advanced in Obesity
      Advanced in Obesity

      Corewell Health Family, Internal And Pediatric Medicine - 426 Michigan St NE

      426 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicholas Stephanoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Stephanoff has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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      Robert W. Selfe
      Advanced in Obesity
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Obesity
      Endocrinology

      Corewell Health Diabetes And Endocrinology - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 200, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Selfe is an Endocrinologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Selfe has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, and Obesity. Dr. Selfe is currently accepting new patients.

      Thomas D. Martin
      Advanced in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
      Advanced in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

      Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy

      1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Martin is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Martin 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, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Center For Physical Rehabilitation And Therapy Lp

      5060 Cascade Rd Se, Suite A, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jordan Cantor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Cantor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity. Dr. Cantor is currently accepting new patients.

      Mary M. Dagen
      Distinguished in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine

      Corewell Health Bariatrics - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Dagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Dagen has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

      James A. Foote
      Distinguished in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine
      Distinguished in Obesity
      Bariatric Medicine

      Corewell Health Bariatrics - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Foote is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Foote has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Foote is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael D. Hill
      Experienced in Obesity
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Hospital Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Hill is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hill has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Orthostatic Hypotension, Hypertension, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

      Kimberlee A. Tomerlin
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      11+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kimberlee Tomerlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Tomerlin has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

      Jessica D. Smith
      Experienced in Obesity
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Hospital Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jessica Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Metabolic Syndrome, Strep Throat, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Parth M. Joshi
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Parth Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Joshi 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 Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Maged S. Hamed
      Experienced in Obesity
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Hospital Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maged Hamed is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hamed has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, and Pulmonary Edema.

      Luke E. Schanz
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      5+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Luke Schanz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Schanz has been practicing medicine for over 5 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hereditary Pancreatitis.

      John E. Sisson
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Academic Medicine Associates - 275 Michigan St NE

      275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      8+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Sisson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Sisson has been practicing medicine for over 8 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), Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Sisson is currently accepting new patients.

      Mohammad Kawji
      Experienced in Obesity
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Obesity
      Endocrinology

      Corewell Health Diabetes And Endocrinology - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 200, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Kawji is an Endocrinologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kawji has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, and Hypothyroidism.

      Melissa J. Kline
      Experienced in Obesity
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Corewell Health Family, Internal And Pediatric Medicine - 426 Michigan St NE

      426 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melissa Kline is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kline has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Erin K. Hayhow
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Family Medicine

      Corewell Health Family, Internal And Pediatric Medicine - 426 Michigan St NE

      426 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Hayhow is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hayhow has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity in Children, and Obesity.

      Heather M. Klingeman
      Experienced in Obesity
      Experienced in Obesity

      Corewell Health Diabetes And Endocrinology - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 200, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      12+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Heather Klingeman is an Endocrinologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Klingeman 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 Hypoaldosteronism, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Glucocorticoid Resistance, and Triple A Syndrome. Dr. Klingeman is currently accepting new patients.

      Carlos E. Tavera
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity
      Internal Medicine

      Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Academic Medicine Associates - 275 Michigan St NE

      275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      38+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlos Tavera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Tavera has been practicing medicine for over 38 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, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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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