The 20 Best Obesity Doctors in North Carolina, US

Jamy Ard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Ard is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Metabolic Syndrome, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Walter Pories is a Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Pories is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Compartment Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

Joseph Skelton is a Pediatrics provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Skelton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Obesity.

Rebecca Pollack is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Preeclampsia, and Premature Infant. Dr. Pollack is currently accepting new patients.

The majority of my practice is focused on treating patients with the disease obesity. I am a general surgeon who completed a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, so that I can offer obesity care using advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. I am also board certified in obesity medicine and my hope is to approach patients comprehensively. Obesity is a chronic disease that needs lifelong follow up. This approach takes a team and here at Duke Health, we have a fantastic team. A true multidisciplinary approach helps us meet all the needs of our patients. With my training, I also treat gallbladder disease, stomach diseases, acid reflux, and hernias. With my laparoscopic and robotic training, I can offer the safest and best approaches for your general surgery needs. When I meet you in clinic, we will talk through all the treatments options for your condition so we make the best and safest decision for you and your family. My goal is to offer you the care that I would want for my family. Dr. Eckhouse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Eric Mallico is a General Surgeon in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Mallico has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

David Voellinger is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Voellinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Thrombophlebitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Andrea Haqq is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Haqq is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

Sujani Poonuru is an Endocrinologist in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Dr. Poonuru is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Hypercalcemia.

Montgomery Cox is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Cox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

Lindsey Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wadesboro, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Talaya Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

Lydia Calamari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Calamari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Calamari is currently accepting new patients.

Valencia Tellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Tellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Elizabeth Harlan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Harlan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top area of expertise is Obesity. Dr. Harlan is currently accepting new patients.

Barbara Meyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Hypothyroidism, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

Mei-tsi Lawing is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Lawing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, Transient Global Amnesia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Lawing is currently accepting new patients.

I am a general internal medicine doctor, obesity medicine specialist, and clinical researcher. I have focused my career on the research and management of obesity and its related health issues. I became interested in weight management during my training because I recognized I could treat my patients’ health problems more effectively, and with less medication and fewer devices and procedures, if I could help them manage their weight. I grew up in Durham and came back after residency to join Duke Health. In 2015, I became Director of the former Duke Diet and Fitness Center, now called Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center, and certified in obesity medicine. Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management is a multidisciplinary center with experts in medicine, nutrition, fitness, and behavior who are focused on helping patients improve their health via lifestyle change and weight loss using a patient-centered, comprehensive approach. Dr. Yancy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity in Children.