The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Nashville, TN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 186 doctor with experience in Obesity near Nashville, TN. Of these, 157 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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186 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Heart Transplant

    1215 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Niswender is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Niswender is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt University

    2200 Childrens Way, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Shoemaker is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shoemaker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and Obesity.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 22200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gitanjali Srivastava is an Internal Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Srivastava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Gastric Bypass.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    2213 Garland Ave # 1043, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naji Abumrad is a Surgical Oncologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Abumrad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Interventional Pain Center

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 22200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne English is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. English is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Ryan Mire
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    St. Thomas West Office - Primary Care

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Diabetes And Endocrinology

    1215 21st Ave S # 8, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Carranza is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Carranza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Gastric Bypass, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Children's Diabetes Program

    1215 21st Ave S Ste 8410, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Bartz is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    The Frist Clinic At TriStar Centennial - Suite 500

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annis Marney is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Marney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    The Frist Clinic At TriStar Centennial - Suite 500

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Daniel is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Daniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Centennial Internal Medicine

    250 25th Ave N Ste 300B, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Meharry Medical College

    1005 Dr Db Todd Jr Blvd, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiwalade Awosanya is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Awosanya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaclyn Tamaroff is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tamaroff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ataxia, Brachydactyly, Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, and Pseudohypoparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    222 Medical Office Building - Endocrinology

    222 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Bowman is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    222 Medical Office Building - Endocrinology

    222 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Wierum is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wierum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Office

    1211 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayur Patel is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Traumatic Brain Injury, Low Blood Pressure, and Angiosarcoma of the Liver.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Vanderbilt Heart Transplant

    1215 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Bachmann is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bachmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Amenorrhea, Obesity, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Heart Transplant

    1215 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mona Mashayekhi is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mashayekhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Heart Transplant

    1215 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Bradley is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Thyroid Nodule, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 22100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Wellons is an Endocrinologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wellons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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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