The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Schenectady, NY

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Schenectady, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Obesity near Schenectady, NY. Of these, 132 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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163 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Capital Bariatrics

    7 Southwoods Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Mcdonald is a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Mcdonald has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2125 River Rd Ste 303, 
    Niskayuna, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Demarest is an Endocrinologist in Niskayuna, New York. Dr. Demarest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Schenectady Family Health Services Inc.

    1044 State St, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keara Sease is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Sease has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Papular Urticaria, Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Schenectady Family Health Services Inc.

    1044 State St, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Watson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Community Care Physicians PLLC

    1201 Nott St Ste 102, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Stevens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Low Sodium Level, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Caitlin Sonagere
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Community Care Physicians PLLC

    1201 Nott St Ste 102, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caitlin Sonagere is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Sonagere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sonagere is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Community Care Physicians

    2125 River Rd Ste 301, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Fusella is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Fusella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Community Care Physicians

    2125 River Rd Ste 301, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alina Nazar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Nazar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    103 Sitterly Rd Ste 2700, 
    Halfmoon, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Graziadei is an Endocrinologist in Halfmoon, New York. Dr. Graziadei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Albany Medical College

    1019 New Loudon Rd, 
    Cohoes, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Lindstrom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cohoes, New York. Dr. Lindstrom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Capital Cardiology Associates PLLC

    7 Southwoods Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Santoro is an Internal Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Santoro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

    Priyangika A. Pathirana
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine

    St. Peter's Health Partners Bariatric And Metabolic Care

    319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 307, 
    Albany, NY 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Priyangika Pathirana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Pathirana has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pathirana is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Purcell Integrative Osteopathic PLLC

    1462 Erie Blvd Ste 3, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Purcell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Schenectady Family Health Services Inc.

    1044 State St, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Lahn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Lahn has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Schenectady Family Health Services Inc.

    1044 State St, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Simao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Simao has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Schenectady Family Health Services Inc.

    1044 State St, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Clemente is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Clemente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Vulvovaginitis, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Alopecia Areata, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Community Care Physicians PLLC

    1201 Nott St Ste 102, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cindy Chan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, High Cholesterol, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Community Care Physicians PC

    1667 Elizabeth St, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zofia Drzymalski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Drzymalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Alesio Chiropractic

    1925 Curry Rd, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Ford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Community Care Physicians PC

    2546 Balltown Rd Ste 200, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Rienzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Rienzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, 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 Schenectady, NY?

    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 Schenectady, NY?

    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 Schenectady, NY?

    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 Schenectady, NY?

    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 Schenectady, NY?

    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 Schenectady, NY?

    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 Schenectady, NY?

    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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