The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Jackson, MS

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Jackson, MS

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Obesity near Jackson, MS. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Lakeland Surgical Clinic PLLC

    971 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Carroll is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Carroll is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

    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 in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Adkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Hogan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Yanes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Hyperthyroidism, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, 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 in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Sukumaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Kutcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Dixit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Cummins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Obesity, Lymphadenectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    State Of Mississippi - University Of Mississippi Medical Center

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

    Kenneth Vick is a General Surgeon in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Vick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Vick is currently accepting new patients.

    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. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), High Cholesterol, Osteoarthritis, and Familial Hypertension.

    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. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Office

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

    Vonda Reeves is a Gastroenterologist in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Reeves has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Donelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Underwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Mccrary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Stephen Hammack
    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. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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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