The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Woodside, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 2350 doctor with experience in Obesity near Woodside, NY. Of these, 1968 are Experienced, 325 are Advanced, 35 are Distinguished and 6 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 
     (2.9 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 
     (2.9 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 
     (2.9 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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    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Elite in Obesity
    General Surgery

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.6 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.

    Elite in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology At David H. Koch Center

    1283 York Ave # 9, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 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

    Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

    374 Stockholm St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leaque Ahmed is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Elite 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 Obesity, Splenic Infarction, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

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

    Mitchell Roslin is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Roslin 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, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Roslin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Comprehensive Weight Control Center

    1305 York Ave Fl 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alpana Shukla is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Shukla is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shukla is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Vascular And Endovascular Surgery At The Mount Sinai Hospital

    1190 5th Ave Fl 1, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Mechanick is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mechanick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Mount Sinai Medical Center

    5 E 98th St Fl 3, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reshmi Srinath is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Srinath is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Leroith is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Leroith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    New York University Langone Medical Center

    530 1st Ave Ste 10S, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Holly Lofton is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lofton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Distinguished in Obesity

    ColumbiaDoctors - Morningside

    601 W 113th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.8 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.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Division Of Endocrinology

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

    Laura Alonso is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Alonso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Mount Sinai Medical Center

    5 E 98th St Fl 3, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Dunaif is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Dunaif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hirsutism in Women, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, and Precocious Puberty.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Advanced in Obesity

    New York Endocrine Associates PLLC

    35 E 85th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Bloomgarden is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bloomgarden is rated as an Advanced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Diabetic Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Endocrinology At East 59th Street

    110 East 59th Street, Suite 8B, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jose G. Sanchez Escobar M.D. is a board-certified endocrinologist. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine and serves as the Co-Director of Thyroid and Parathyroid Services at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Sanchez originally hails from Ecuador, were he completed his medical education. He subsequently finished internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. His clinical interests involve quality control projects to improve the outcomes of fine needle aspiration biopsies of the thyroid gland, as well as procedural education for endocrinology fellows. He was recently awarded a two-year research grant by the New York State Department of Health to investigate the pathogenesis and clinical behavior of thyroid neoplasia in LatinX patients, as well as to introduce novel therapeutic approaches to both benign and malignant thyroid tumors in this population. Dr. Escobar is rated as an Advanced 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 in Children, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Obesity. Dr. Escobar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Century Medical & Dental Center

    200 Livingston St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anzhela Dvorkina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Dvorkina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Montefiore Wellness Center

    1180 Morris Park Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Machineni obtained his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, followed by a residency in internal medicine at the State University of New York at  Buffalo. He served as chief resident and primary care teaching physician at Buffalo General Hospital. He subsequently completed a clinical and research fellowship in obesity medicine and metabolism at Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard Medical School and stayed on as an instructor. Dr. Machineni studied energy balance and body fat regulation in animal models allowing the interpretation of clinical research findings and phenotypes in the context of physiology. Dr. Machineni is rated as a Distinguished 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Medical Arts Pavilion General Surgery

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Choi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Choi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve 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 Woodside, 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 Woodside, 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 Woodside, 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 Woodside, 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 Woodside, 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 Woodside, 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 Woodside, 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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