The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Wilmington, NC

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Wilmington, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Obesity near Wilmington, NC. Of these, 42 are Experienced.

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    Maya Peltsverger
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Internal Medicine Wilmington

    1725 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Maya Peltsverger is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Peltsverger has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, and Endoscopy.

    Colston Edgerton
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Novant Health General Surgery & Bariatrics - Wilmington

    1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colston Edgerton is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Edgerton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    William Hope
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Novant Health General Surgery & Bariatrics - Wilmington

    1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hope is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hope is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Mucormycosis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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    William Hooks
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Novant Health General Surgery & Bariatrics - Wilmington

    1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hooks is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Jayme Stokes
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Novant Health Weight Management & Wellness

    1099 Medical Center Drive, Suite 101, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayme Stokes is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Stokes has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Novant Health General Surgery - New Hanover (Acute Care Surgery)

    1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Yon is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Yon has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Wilmington, NC

    1908 Meeting Ct, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Boyan Georgiev is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Georgiev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Georgiev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Novant Health Pulmonary Medicine-Wilmington Annex

    1500 Physicians Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Favorito is an Endocrinologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Favorito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

    Dawn Thornton
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health New Hanover Primary Care - Autumn Hall

    5505 Currituck Drive, Suite 100, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawn Thornton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Thornton has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Sinusitis.

    Andres Afanador
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Novant Health New Hanover Primary Care - Autumn Hall

    5505 Currituck Drive, Suite 100, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Afanador is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Afanador has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Heart Failure, High Cholesterol, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Endoscopy.

    Martin Butler
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Internal Medicine Wilmington

    1725 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Butler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Butler has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Diabetic Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Rhonda Mough
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine

    Novant Health Weight Management & Wellness

    1099 Medical Center Drive, Suite 101, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhonda Mough is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Mough has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Intracoastal Internal Medicine

    2580 Pickard Rd, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Cosgrove is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Cosgrove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Intracoastal Internal Medicine

    2580 Pickard Rd, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andre Leonard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Pelican Family Medicine P.A.

    5429 Wrightsville Ave, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Armitage is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Armitage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Coastal Family Practice & Internal Medicine

    2207 Delaney Ave, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Bibb is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Bibb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Alzheimer's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health Family Medicine Wilmington

    2523 Delaney Ave, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bailey Minish is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Minish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity and Tinea Versicolor.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    1717 Shipyard Blvd, Suite 300, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Helak is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Helak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Short Bowel Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Helak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Anjan Medical Management PLLC

    1444 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Njapa is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Njapa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Opioid Use Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    1414 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Harris is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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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