The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Passaic, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1656 doctor with experience in Obesity near Passaic, NJ. Of these, 1376 are Experienced, 226 are Advanced, 33 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Elite in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Elite in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Bessler is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bessler is rated as an Elite 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, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bessler is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Elite in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Comprehensive Weight Control Center

    1305 York Ave # 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Aronne is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Aronne is rated as an Elite 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 Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Division Of Endocrinology

    1305 York Ave # 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sangeeta Kashyap is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kashyap is rated as an Elite 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity

    BHMG United Medical

    612 Rutherford Ave, 
    Lyndhurst, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stanislav Goykhman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Goykhman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    HMH Advanced And Therapeutic Endoscopy

    186 Rochelle Avenue, 
    Rochelle Park, NJ 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michel Kahaleh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Dr. Kahaleh 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 Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kahaleh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Iyad A. Baker MDoffice

    250 Moonachie Road, Suite 100, 
    Moonachie, NJ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Iyad Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Moonachie, New Jersey. Dr. Baker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Baker is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Suhel Hussain Ahmed MDoffice

    357 Prospect Avenue, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suhel Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Ahmed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    HMH - Surgery - Paramus

    81 Route 4 West, Suite 401, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hans Schmidt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Schmidt is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schmidt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Immc Health

    993 Pleasant Valley Way, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elion Krok is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Krok is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Obesity, Protein Deficiency, Juvenile Paget's Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity

    ColumbiaDoctors - Morningside

    601 W 113th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blandine Laferrere is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Laferrere is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastric Bypass.

    Elite in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology At David H. Koch Center

    1283 York Ave # 9, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Reem Sharaiha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sharaiha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Obesity, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Sharaiha is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michel Gagner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gagner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Center For Adult Medicine And Preventive Care

    916-922 Main Ave Ste 1A, 
    Passaic, NJ 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Tejeda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Passaic, New Jersey. Dr. Tejeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pinguecula, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tejeda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    United Medical Group - Clifton

    533 Lexington Ave, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Strizhevsky is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Strizhevsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    IZ Medical/Baker Health

    855 Valley Road, Suite 112, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tayyab Malik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Malik 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 Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Malik is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    United Medical

    533 Lexington Avenue, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arnold Alday is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Alday 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Alday is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Englewood Health Physician Network-Hva Medical Group Endocrinology

    969 Paulison Ave, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saleh Khaddash is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Khaddash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Bergen Laparoscopic

    383 Market Street, Suite 4B, 
    Saddle Brook, NJ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Kollar is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Dr. Kollar 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 Cellulitis, Diastasis Recti, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kollar is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kollar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Gibiezaite is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Gibiezaite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Joseph Shami MDoffice

    205 Browertown Road, Suite 204, 
    Woodland Park, NJ 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Shami is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Dr. Shami is rated as an Experienced 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Passaic, NJ?

    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 Passaic, NJ?

    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 Passaic, NJ?

    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 Passaic, NJ?

    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 Passaic, NJ?

    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 Passaic, NJ?

    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 Passaic, NJ?

    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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