The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in island park, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 739 doctor with experience in Obesity near island park, NY. Of these, 610 are Experienced, 117 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Family Medicine And Endocrinology At Lynbrook

    733 Sunrise Hwy, First Floor, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Monte Nussbaum is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lynbrook, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nussbaum is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Nussbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    R And I Rx Center Inc

    342 Beach 54th St, 
    Arverne, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allan Detweiler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arverne, New York. Dr. Detweiler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Detweiler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    185 Merrick Rd Ste 1B, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Soskel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Soskel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Soskel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine At Lawrence

    215 Rockaway Tpke, 
    Lawrence, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dominic Spera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, New York. Dr. Spera 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 Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Obesity.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine At Lawrence

    215 Rockaway Tpke, 
    Lawrence, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Neil Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, New York. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2 Lincoln Ave Ste 201, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Shapiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Shapiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Quality Health Family Medical Care PC

    145 E Merrick Rd, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    July Gaysynsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Gaysynsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Urethritis, and Leptospirosis. Dr. Gaysynsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Great Neck

    310 East Shore Road, Suite 203, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Gellman is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Gellman is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gellman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gellman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Leon Katz Medical Weight Loss Center

    430 Shore Rd Apt B7D, 
    Long Beach, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leon Katz is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

    1436 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mikhail Yakubov is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Yakubov is rated as an Advanced 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 Low Blood Sugar, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Graves Disease.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

    1436 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Sacolick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Sacolick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

    1436 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolina Murray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Woodmere HRF Inc

    121 Franklin Pl, 
    Woodmere, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kolawole Odulaja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodmere, New York. Dr. Odulaja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Odulaja is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    South Nassau Communities Hospital

    1 Healthy Way, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yelena Nalbandyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Nalbandyan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subacute Combined Degeneration, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties And Cardiology At Lynbrook

    733 Sunrise Hwy, Third Floor, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Nadezhda Badalova is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Badalova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties And Cardiology At Lynbrook

    733 Sunrise Hwy, Third Floor, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meyer Blumstein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Blumstein 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Celiac Disease, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Blumstein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Blumstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    733 Sunrise Highway, Floor 3, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nadeje Sylvester is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Sylvester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Endocrinology At Lawrence

    290 Central Avenue, Suite 202, 
    Lawrence, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Zide is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Lawrence, New York. Dr. Zide is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Thyroid Nodule, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Zide is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Endocrinology At Lawrence

    290 Central Avenue, Suite 202, 
    Lawrence, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Merlyn Mathew is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Lawrence, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Mathew is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - Rockville Centre, NY

    55 Maple Ave Ste 200, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Halper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Halper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Paget's Disease, Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Hypophosphatemia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 island park, 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 island park, 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 island park, 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 island park, 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 island park, 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 island park, 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 island park, 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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