The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Lewisburg, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Obesity near Lewisburg, PA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Geisinger Medical Center - GI Nutrition

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Still is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in nutrition and weight management. His clinical and research interests include malnutrition and comprehensive weight management. Dr. Still obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and a fellowship in clinical nutrition at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Still is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.|Are weight loss medications right for you? Learn more from Dr. Still. Dr. Still is rated as an Elite 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 Obesity, Malnutrition, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastric Bypass, and Vagotomy. Dr. Still is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony T. Petrick, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in esophageal and bariatric surgery. Dr. Petrick performs a number of advanced and specialized surgical procedures including advanced endoscopy, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”), gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and gastric sleeve. He also treats people for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal and paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux (GERD).|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Petrick earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He completed general surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He then completed a fellowships in Surgical Oncology at and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and in Bariatric and Foregut surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.|For the past 18 years, Dr. Petrick served as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He now serves as associate program director, acting as a mentor to bariatric surgery fellows. Dr. Petrick has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 100 articles. Currently, he serves as chief quality officer for inpatient services at Geisinger and Director of the Division of Bariatric and Foregut surgery.|Dr. Petrick is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He chairs to Data and Quality Committee for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and also serves as an editorial board member for the journal Surgical and Obesity-Related Diseases and a columnist for Bariatric Times.|In his free time, Dr. Petrick serves on the board of education at St. Joseph School in Danville. He also coaches the Susquehanna Valley Stampede varsity and junior varsity ice hockey teams.|Clinical Focus: Bariatric Surgery|If you’re a provider who’d like to refer a patient, call our 24/7 referral line at 800-332-8901 or visit www.emr-link.com. Dr. Petrick is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Petrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    WellSpan Bariatric Surgery In Lewisburg

    25 Lystra Rogers Drive, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Gabrielsen is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Gabrielsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Achalasia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gabrielsen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David M. Parker, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery for both adolescents and adults. Dr. Parker performs several advanced and specialized surgical procedures, including gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”) and gastric sleeve. He also provides care for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux.|He has a clinical interest in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery.|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Parker earned his medical degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown. He completed a general surgery residency at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA, followed by a fellowship in bariatric and foregut surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|While in medical school, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship. During his fellowship, he received the SAGES Award for best fellow presentation.|Dr. Parker serves as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 24 published articles.|He is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.|Dr. Parker has served in the United States Army and continues to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve. He is also a football enthusiast, rooting for the West Virginia Mountaineers in his free time. Dr. Parker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    WellSpan Family Medicine In Lewisburg

    3 Hospital Drive, Suite 214, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Osteoarthritis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Dr. Patterson is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine - 2001. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Clinic

    250 Reitz Blvd, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Luxardo is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. His clinical interests include sports medicine. Dr. Luxardo attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his degree in osteopathic medicine, and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Luxardo 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Colorectal Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Luxardo is board certified in The American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    WellSpan Internal Medicine At Westbranch

    7055 Westbranch Highway, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Zelechoski is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Zelechoski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Zelechoski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1989. Dr. Zelechoski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Milton - Community Medicine

    155 South Arch Street, 
    Milton, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chow is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. Her clinical interests include preventive care and chronic disease management. Dr. Chow earned her medical degree from Second Military Medical University in China. She then moved to the United States and completed her residency at Christ Hospital and Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. Chow is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Medical Center

    131 Jpm Rd, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Weston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    WellSpan Surgical Specialists In Lewisburg

    25 Lystra Rogers Dr, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Motto is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Motto 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    WellSpan Family Medicine At Reitz Boulevard

    98 Reitz Blvd, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Peripheral Artery Disease, Breast Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    131 Jpm Rd Ste A, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danny Cho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    155 S Arch St Ste B, 
    Milton, PA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lowe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Milton, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian
    Accepting New Patients

    Vladan Obradovic, MD, is a general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. Dr. Obradovic performs a number of advanced and specialized weight loss surgery procedures, including biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, advanced endoscopy, revisional bariatric surgery, foregut surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”), gastric bypass and gastric sleeve.|Dr. Obradovic has a clinical interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.|Dr. Obradovic earned his medical degree from the University of Belgrade School of Medicine in Belgrade, Serbia. He completed residencies in general surgery at the Belgrade School of Medicine, and Health Centre Krusevac in Krusevac, Serbia, and digestive system and hepatobiliary surgery at the University Clinical Center of Belgrade. He then completed general surgery residency and fellowship in bariatric surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville and a certification in robotic assisted surgery at Intuitive Surgical Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA.|A resident of Danville, Dr. Obradovic is committed to serving his community by giving the best care he possibly can. He was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by his father, who was a physician.|In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends and walking his dog. Dr. Obradovic 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 Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Obradovic is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    In HIS Shadow Family Medicine PC

    5 Gessner Way, 
    Northumberland, PA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Gessner is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gessner 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, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Sunbury

    1151 North 4th Street, 
    Sunbury, PA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Hepner is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. His clinical interests include nursing home care, end-of-life care and geriatric care. Dr. Hepner obtained his medical degree from Temple University and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hepner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Pulmonary Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. Dr. Hepner is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hepner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Geisinger Medical Center - GI Nutrition

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hosterman is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in nutrition and weight management. Her clinical interests include adult and pediatric malnutrition and comprehensive weight management. Dr. Hosterman attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her medical degree. She completed her internal medicine – pediatric residency and then her weight management and nutrition fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Hosterman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Pediatrics, the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists. Dr. Hosterman 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 Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Protein Deficiency. Dr. Hosterman is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine, The American Board Of Pediatrics, The American Board Of Obesity Medicine And The American Board Of Physician Nutrition Specialists. Dr. Hosterman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Osama Shaheen, MD, is a general surgeon specializing in bariatric and foregut surgery. He performs a variety of surgical treatments for adults, including Nissen/Toupet fundoplication, Heller myotomy, laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair, LINX procedure, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), gastric sleeve, duodenal switch, single anastomosis duodeno–ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy, (SADI-S) and revisional bariatric surgery.|Dr. Shaheen attended Damascus University in Damascus, Syria, where he earned his medical degree. After medical school, he completed a residency at Damascus University Hospital. He followed that with a fellowship in multi-organ abdominal transplant surgery and a residency in general surgery, both at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He also completed a fellowship in bariatric and advanced minimally invasive surgery with the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates (ALSA) Medical Group in Fresno, California.|He’s received several Excellence in Teaching Awards during his residency and fellowships.|He and his wife Latifa moved to the area in 2023. “I decided to move to Geisinger, a healthcare system known for its superior quality,” he notes. Dr. Shaheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Shaheen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    GMC Gastroenterology/Nutrition

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amitpal Singh Johal, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, also known as a GI doctor. He has a special interest in endoscopic ultrasound, a minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate and diagnose digestive diseases.|Dr. Johal earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Johal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Johal is rated as an Experienced 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 Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Johal is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | Gastroenterology

    Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harshit S. Khara, MD, is an Interventional Gastroenterologist based at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.|Dr. Khara is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of Endoscopy; System Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Director of Endoscopic and Translational Research; Director of the Clinical Use Evaluation Committee; and System Director of Quality & Innovation. He is also the Research Director and Core faculty for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, as well as the Program Director for the Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship Program at the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger, participating in the training and mentoring of advanced endoscopy and general gastroenterology fellows. Dr. Khara is also the Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Center at Geisinger.|He is involved in multi-center clinical research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Khara's clinical and research interests are in the field of interventional endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus, third space endoscopy, endoscopic treatments for GERD, interventional EndoHepatology, and bariatric interventional endoscopy.|Dr. Khara earned his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital in India then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine-Saint Peter's University Hospital. He completed a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine-Norwalk Hospital and a Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Khara is certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Khara is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Lewisburg, PA?

    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 Lewisburg, PA?

    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 Lewisburg, PA?

    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 Lewisburg, PA?

    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 Lewisburg, PA?

    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 Lewisburg, PA?

    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 Lewisburg, PA?

    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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