The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Scranton, PA

Find the Top Obesity Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Obesity near Scranton, PA. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
58 providers found
    Ryan D. Horsley
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Geisinger Community Medical Center - General Surgery

    1800 Mulberry Street, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Horsley attended the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his degree in osteopathic medicine. He completed his residency at Geisinger Northeast General Surgery program in Wilkes Barre, Pa. He then continued his surgical training at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa., where he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.|Dr. Horsley is a board certified in general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He holds certifications by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) for metabolic & bariatric surgery and by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) for advanced GI MIS & bariatrics, and is verified by ASMBS/SAGES for bariatric endoscopy-bariatric endoscopy skill acquisition focused evaluation (BE-SAFE). Dr. Horsley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

    Mark E. Mahan
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Geisinger Community Medical Center - General Surgery

    1800 Mulberry Street, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Mahan is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Cavernous Lymphangioma, Obesity, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mahan is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael J. Mahoney
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine | Pediatric Surgery

    LVPG General Surgery-Morgan Highway

    5 Morgan Highway, Suite 7, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mahoney is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Jila Kaberi
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Scranton - GI Nutrition

    521 Mt Pleasant Drive, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kaberi-Otarod is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in nutrition and weight management. Her clinical interests include malnutrition and comprehensive weight management. Dr. Kaberi-Otarod earned her medical degree from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine in Iran. She then moved to the United States, where she completed her residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and a fellowship in TPN/nutrition at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Kaberi-Otarod is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She speaks English, Kurdish and Persian. Dr. Kaberi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Boyle Eye Specialists PC

    3 W Olive St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nidhi Bansal is an Endocrinologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Sean P. Mccall
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger CommunityCare Scranton - Community Medicine

    531 Mt Pleasant Drive, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. McCall is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. His clinical interests include sports medicine and diabetes. Dr. McCall obtained his degree in osteopathic medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. McCall is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine. Dr. Mccall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypothyroidism.

    Joseph E. Stella
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger CommunityCare Scranton - Community Medicine

    531 Mt Pleasant Drive, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Stella is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He attended Temple University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Stella is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Stella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Cough.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Moses Taylor Regional Dialysis

    315 S Main St, 
    Old Forge, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armando Sallavanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sallavanti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Moses Taylor Regional Dialysis

    315 S Main St, 
    Old Forge, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Sallavanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sallavanti has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center Scranton

    3 W Olive St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renata Meyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Commonwealth Health Physician Network-Family Medicine Internal Medicine Podiatry-Scranton

    1032 N Washington Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marla Dempsey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dempsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Scranton Quincy Clinic Co. LLC

    748 Quincy Ave Ste 1A, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Shust is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Commonwealth Health Physician Network-Family Medicine Internal Medicine-Dunmore

    521 Ash St Ste 1, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Greco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Greco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Commonwealth Health Physician Network-Family Medicine Internal Medicine-Dunmore

    521 Ash St Ste 1, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yvonne Galella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Galella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Folate Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Commonwealth Health Physician Network-Family Medicine Internal Medicine-Dunmore

    521 Ash St Ste 1, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Speicher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Speicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Commonwealth Health Physician Network-Family Medicine Internal Medicine-Dunmore

    521 Ash St Ste 1, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pyone Mon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mon has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Bile Acid Malabsorption, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    The Wright Center For Community Health Scranton

    501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Mcfadden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcfadden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Archambault is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Archambault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1079 S Washington Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucio Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers Of Nepa LLC

    1789 N Keyser Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracey Galardi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Galardi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Endoscopy.

    Showing 1-20 of 58

    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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy