The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in St. Charles, MO

Meet Dr. Mario Morales, medical director and weight-loss surgeon for SSM Health Weight Management Services. His holistic approach to patient care ensures the best treatment for each individual patient. Dr. Morales and his team offer continuous support and encouragement for patients every step of their weight loss journey. Dr. Mario P. Morales is a board-certified general surgeon who has additional laparoscopic certification. A graduate of the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Morales completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia. During his residency, he performed hundreds of bariatric surgeries and procedures under the direction of Dr. Roger de la Torre. He recently completed a fellowship in bariatric/minimally invasive surgery with the SSM Health Weight Management Services at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis where he assisted Drs. Stephen Scott and Roger de la Torre in more than 200 cases. Dr. Morales regularly performs Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery, which is the fast recovery care standard in weight-loss surgery. As a mechanical engineer, Dr. Morales has contributed to the design of disposable laparoscopic devices and thorascopic instruments. As a program leader for Computer Motion Incorporated's laparoscopic New Product introduction group, he was responsible for all facets of the design and manufacture of disposable mechanical devices that interact with the ZEUS™ surgical robot. Dr. Morales has written a wide range of publications, from peer-reviewed journals to chapters in surgery textbooks. He has also been a guest lecturer at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery National Meeting. Learn more about SSM Health Weight Management Services. Dr. Morales is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Bile Duct Stricture, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Morales is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Jerry Thurman, MD, has been in practice since 1997. He completed a fellowship with Saint Louis University School of Medicine's endocrinology and metabolism department, and now serves as an assistant clinical professor of medicine in that same program. Dr. Thurman's internal medicine residency was completed at St. John's Mercy Medical Center. His medical degree was earned at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Dr. Thurman is the medical director of the Diabetes Care Center at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. Among his numerous professional affiliations and activities, Dr. Thurman is on the board of directors for the Heartland Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. He is also a participant in Volunteers in Medicine, providing diabetic care for indigent patients in St. Charles. In addition to diabetes, Dr. Thurman's endocrinology practice focuses on patients with thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, obesity, male impotence, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome and other hormone-related problems. Dr. Thurman uses telehealth services to conduct video office visits with current, established patients for: diabetes follow up and thyroid appointments. A forward-facing camera and internet access are required, and a tablet or computer/laptop may be used. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled online through MyChart. Dr. Thurman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Thurman is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Dr. Kramer is board certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree and completed his internship and residency at Saint Louis University. Dr. Kramer has been practicing with SSM Health since 2003. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Memory Loss, Coronary Heart Disease, and Anemia. Dr. Kramer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Dr. Alexander Schuetz is an internist who provides comprehensive medical care for patients of all ages, from birth through adulthood and beyond. He specializes in general internal medicine; preventive health including annual wellness exams and recommended screenings; acute care and sick visits; and chronic health management. He also has expertise in treating medical conditions such as obesity, arthritis, chronic hypertension, and diabetes. Dr. Schuetz's mission is to improve the health of his patients through effective preventive measures and evidence-based management of medical conditions that affect both children and adults. His patients appreciate how caring, professional, and informative he is, taking the time to listen to their questions and address any concerns. Dr. Schuetz is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics; American College of Physicians; and the American Medical Association. Fun fact: In his spare time, Dr. Schuetz enjoys mountain biking, scouting, and woodworking. Dr. Schuetz is rated as an Experienced 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 Diverticular Disease, Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Schuetz is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

"Dr. Bhutto is board certified in internal medicine. He completed a fellowship in the division of geriatric medicine Saint Louis University Hospital where he has since been serving as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree at Dow Medical College, University of Karachi in Pakistan and served his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bhutto completed his internal medicine residency at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. ""My mission is to help people age successfully by providing them with state-of-the-art internal medicine and geriatric care, and building a long lasting patient-physician relationship which thrives on trust and personal communication."" - Dr. Asif Bhutto". Dr. Bhutto is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Bhutto is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Dr. Danita L. Cole is board certified in internal medicine and provides primary care to adults, ages 18 years and up. Dr. Cole earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed her internship and residency at Barnes Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine. Along with being in private practice since 1994, Dr. Cole has served in various teaching positions. She was a clinical assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia and is currently an instructor in clinical medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. She has also been heavily involved with the St. Louis Public Schools, currently serving as a contractor with the St. Louis Board of Education. Dr. Cole's health care services include, but are not limited to: well-woman exams, preventive care and check-ups, including physicals, identification and management of acute problems and chronic diseases. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced 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 Lupus Nephritis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Cole is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

"Andrea Schwoerer is a board certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatrics and minimally invasive surgery. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency at Cleveland Clinic - Akron General. Dr. Schwoerer completed a fellowship in bariatric surgery at Carolinas Medical Center and has previously worked as a bariatric surgeon at Blossom Medical Group in Nevada. A native of the Midwest, Dr. Schwoerer is happy to join the team at SSM Health DePaul Hospital and see patients in the area she calls home. She is a compassionate physician and feels it is important for women to be represented in the medical community, especially in areas such as surgery. Dr. Schwoerer is committed to providing exceptional, state-of-the-art treatment by staying current in her field and seeking opportunities to continuously improve her surgical techniques. She is a Fellow with the American College of Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Association of Women Surgeons. She also speaks fluent English and Ukrainian. ""Patients may be faced with obesity along many points in their life and for many different reasons. Each person's struggle is unique and their care should be, too. By utilizing a team approach and applying all facets of medicine to solve a common goal, our patients will receive the best care and have the ability to regain their health and a better quality of life.""". Dr. Schwoerer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schwoerer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

"Aaron Bornstein, DO, is a board certified, fellowship trained, bariatric surgeon. He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed his surgical residency at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. After completing his residency, Dr. Bornstein completed a fellowship from the Orlando Regional Medical Center in bariatric surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Dr. Bornstein provides care to patients 18 years of age and older and has a special interest in anti-reflux surgery, hiatal hernia repair, ventral/umbilical/inguinal hernia repair, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, single anastomosis duodenal switch, endoscopic bariatric procedures including intra-gastric balloon placement/stent placement/gastric pouch and stoma revisions, medical and surgical weight loss. Dr. Bornstein is married and has 4 sons. In his free time, he enjoys golf, soccer, hockey and spending time with family and friends. He is a native of Cape Girardeau, MO. ""My passion is helping patients achieve their weight loss goals, so they can regain their health and improve their quality of life. My approach to patient care is to create a partnership with each of my patients, provide necessary information regarding weight loss options and help them create a plan to achieve their health care goals. Each patient's struggle with the disease of obesity is unique and, therefore, treatment options should be individualized.""- Aaron Bornstein, DO". Dr. Bornstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Bornstein is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Dr. Miller is Board-certified in family medicine and certified in obesity medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at Mercy Medical Center after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Miller graduated magna cum laude from Lindenwood University in 2002. At Lindenwood, she was named Student of the Year, Student Athlete of the Year, and a NAIA diving national champion. In between undergraduate and medical school, Dr. Miller spent two years in the Peace Corps and then worked in physical therapy. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced 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 Stomach Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Dr. Prater is board certified in family medicine. He completed his residency at University General Hospital - Seminole, FL. He earned his medical degree at Kansas City College of Osteopathy. He has been in practice for over 20 years. Dr. Prater is accepting immediate family members of current patients. Dr. Prater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Prater is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Hani Soudah is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Soudah is rated as an Advanced 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 Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

Natalya Rukhman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rukhman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid Resistance, and Hypoaldosteronism.

Deepu Sudhakaran is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Sudhakaran is rated as a Distinguished 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, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Joanne Waltman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Dr. Waltman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

John Rice is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St. Charles, Missouri. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Rice is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Michael Houser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St. Charles, Missouri. Dr. Houser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Houser is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Bruce Berwald is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Berwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Congenital Anti-Plasmin Deficiency, and Prekallikrein Deficiency. Dr. Berwald is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Roland Akinyede is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Akinyede is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Dementia, Anemia, and Familial Hypertension.

Robert Byrne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Byrne is rated as an Experienced 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 Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Idiopathic Edema.

Sean Mclaughlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Mclaughlin 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Purpura, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome. Dr. Mclaughlin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.