The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Jackson, MS

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 87 doctor with experience in Obesity near Jackson, MS. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    David R Carroll MD PLLC

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 656, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Carroll is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Carroll is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Office

    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 1460, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Adkins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Adkins is rated as a Distinguished 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 Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reed Hogan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Hogan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Licy Yanes is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Yanes 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 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Intersex, Hyperthyroidism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anju Sukumaran is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Sukumaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Panhypopituitarism, Sheehan Syndrome, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Kutcher is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Kutcher is rated as an Experienced 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 Appendicitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naznin Dixit is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Dixit 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Obesity, and Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Medical Foundation Of Central MS

    501 Marshall St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Cummins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Cummins 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 Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Obesity, Lymphadenectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Vick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Vick is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Obesity, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shen Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Chen 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), High Cholesterol, Osteoarthritis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Love is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Love is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vonda Reeves is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wilson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shirley Donelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Donelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Underwood is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Underwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reed Hogan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Encopresis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Assoc Endoscopy

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Wright is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Makau Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Mccrary is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Mccrary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Urological Surgery Associates PLLC

    294 E Layfair Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Hammack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Hammack is rated as an Experienced 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 Tracheitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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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