The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Chattanooga, TN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 136 doctor with experience in Obesity near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 102 are Experienced, 17 are Distinguished and 16 are Advanced.

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136 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

    979 E 3rd St Ste C620, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Sanborn is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sanborn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

    979 E 3rd St Ste C620, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cronk is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Cronk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Erlanger Endocrinology

    979 E 3rd St Ste A550, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Hollie is an Endocrinologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Hollie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    979 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Cornea is an Endocrinologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Cornea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1700 Broad St Ste 140, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kellie Jolley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Jolley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1700 Broad St Ste 140, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Tapp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Tapp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Kim Nguyen
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Drs. Heinsohn, Donowitz, Rybolt, & Nguyen

    605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 404, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kim Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Elise H. Marshall
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group

    605 Glenwood Dr., Suite 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Marshall is a flight surgeon and Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) in the United States Air National Guard. Prior to joining CHI Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group, she served as a hospitalist at CHI Memorial since 2019. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Ann Rybolt
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Drs. Heinsohn, Donowitz, Rybolt, & Nguyen

    605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 404, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ann Rybolt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Rybolt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Rybolt is currently accepting new patients.

    Wesley Durgin
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group

    605 Glenwood Dr., Suite 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wesley Durgin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Durgin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Obesity, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Durgin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHI Memorial Surgical Associates - Chattanooga

    721 Glenwood Dr, Suite W-550, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rishabh Shah is board-certified general surgeon and bariatric surgeon who provides bariatric and general surgery consultation and follow-up care at CHI Memorial Surgical Associates and CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care.Dr. Shah earned his medical degree from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship in surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Florida, under the tutelage of one of the foremost authorities in minimally invasive advanced general and bariatric surgery. He joined CHI Memorial in 2020, coming back home to Chattanooga. His team treats obesity with an emphasis on helping patients overcome their disease through a combination of surgical and medical interventions. He also is a foregut specialist and treats reflux, hiatal hernia, and other complex diseases of the foregut of the GI tract.Dr. Shah's philosophy of care centers on building strong, respectful relationships with his patients, tailoring treatment to their individual needs and goals. He views himself as an educator, empowering patients with the knowledge and tools to maintain their health after surgery. His desire to work with people, collaborate in a team setting, and utilize his hands, combined with a belief in the power of education, led him to a career in surgery. He chose to specialize in bariatric surgery due to the widespread issue of obesity and the opportunity to help patients transform their lives.In his free time, Dr. Shah enjoys cooking, racquet sports, puzzles, hiking, video games, and spending time with his wife, kids, parents, and friends. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

    Mario Mariani
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Memorial Internal Medicine Associates - Hixson Pike

    3739 Hixson Pike, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Mariani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mariani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mariani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Erlanger Endocrinology

    979 E 3rd St Ste A550, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhinaya Jawahar is an Endocrinologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Jawahar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Endocrinology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rita Shridharani is an Endocrinologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Shridharani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Acanthosis Nigricans, Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Precocious Puberty, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Endocrinology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pamela Clark is an Endocrinologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Endocrinology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra Martin is an Endocrinologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Vulvectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    CHI Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group

    605 Glenwood Dr Ste 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hannah Edwards is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    CHI Memorial Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates

    725 Glenwood Dr Ste E588, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prashanth Sekhar is an Endocrinologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sekhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Rachel Labovitz
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group

    605 Glenwood Dr., Suite 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Labovitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Labovitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Jaime Ponce
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    7405 Shallowford Rd, Suite 320, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaime Ponce is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Ponce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ponce is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Obesity?

    Obesity means weighing more than what is healthy for a given height. Obesity is a serious, chronic disease. It can lead to other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

    When should I see an Obesity doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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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