The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Blue Springs, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Obesity near Blue Springs, MO. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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100 providers found
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell Independence

    19401 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Logan Kratt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Asbestosis. Dr. Kratt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 335, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Connolly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Serafini Medical Center

    1509 NW Mock Ave, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ghaison Serafini is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Serafini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Vitamin D Deficiency, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Insomnia. Dr. Serafini is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Carondelet Physician Services Inc

    100 NW Mock Ave Ste 200, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Mccormick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mccormick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sano Orthopedics

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sigi Joseph is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Medical Care Associates

    100 NW Mock Ave Ste 200, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Keys Health Direct Primary Care

    1604 NW Mock Ave Ste B, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Demarco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Demarco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Demarco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Independence Surgical Clinic

    19550 E 39th St Suite 325, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Smith 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 Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced 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 in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Specialists Of Lee's Summit

    2000 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 270B, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced 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 in Children, Food Allergy, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Specialists Of Lee's Summit

    2000 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 270B, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Hailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Hailey 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 Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hailey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Centerwell Truman

    300 N Osage St Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Medlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Medlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Medlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    St Marys Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd Ste 206, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meng Zhao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Of Eastern Jackson County

    725 N 7 Hwy Ste A, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Itkonen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Itkonen 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 in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Itkonen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - Lee’s Summit, MO

    801 NE Anderson Ln, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Herbert Dempsey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Dempsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Diabetic Neuropathy, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Dempsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    CenterPoint Physicians Group

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 335, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Bergman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bergman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Hypertension. Dr. Bergman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    CenterPoint Physicians Group

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 335, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Greg Testerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Testerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Hypertension. Dr. Testerman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Stadium Pharmacy

    4811 S Arrowhead Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Khanh Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced 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, Sitosterolemia, Obesity in Children, and Crohn's Disease. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Independence Office

    4811 S Arrowhead Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Pourakbar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Pourakbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Pourakbar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Independence Office

    4811 S Arrowhead Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghazal Shaikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Advanced 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, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Blue Springs, MO?

    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 Blue Springs, MO?

    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 Blue Springs, MO?

    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 Blue Springs, MO?

    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 Blue Springs, MO?

    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 Blue Springs, MO?

    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 Blue Springs, MO?

    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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