The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Ennis, TX

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Ennis, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Obesity near Ennis, TX. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Ruby L. Anthony-White MD P.A.

    601 S Clay St Ste 104, 
    Ennis, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Rigsby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Rigsby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Ali Akbar
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ali Akbar is a board-certified gastroenterologist with a particular interest in colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases and biliary endoscopy. Dr. Akbar is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and is certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has published various research articles in leading gastroenterology journals. When not working, he enjoys tennis, traveling and spending time with family. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    General And Vascular Surgery Of Ennis PA

    802 W Lampasas St, 
    Ennis, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Jinks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Jinks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Sitosterolemia, Bronchitis, and High Cholesterol.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    General And Vascular Surgery Of Ennis PA

    802 W Lampasas St, 
    Ennis, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Silverman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    802 W Lampasas St, 
    Ennis, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Sullivan is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    2203 W Lampasas St, Ste 111, 
    Ennis, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Felicia Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1905 W Ennis Ave Ste 302, 
    Ennis, TX 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tao Ho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Baylor Scott & White Center For Bariatric Surgery - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Watson P. Roye Jr., MD, FACS performs minimally invasive advanced laparoscopic procedures. His expertise involves bariatric surgery, foregut procedures, hernia repairs, colon resections, and endoscopy. He also offers robotic assisted minimally invasive operations. Weight loss surgery comprises approximately 50% of the practice. A comprehensive weight management program is available. Dr. Roye is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Roye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    John A. Bousquet
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. John Bousquet is a board-certified physician, specializing in internal medicine. His professional interest is diabetes. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family (including his six children), traveling and hunting. Dr. Bousquet 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 Shingles.

    Patti G. Powell
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Patti Powell is a board-certified physician, specializing in internal medicine. Her professional interests include preventative medicine and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and pulmonary disease. She is passionate about caring for and establishing long-term relationships with her adult patients. Dr. Powell is a proud member of the American Medical Association. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, singing, playing piano and traveling. Dr. Powell also participates in service work through her church and a national mother-daughter charity league. Dr. Powell 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 Shingles.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Center For Hernia Surgery - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French

    Dr. Iskandar is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. He joined Baylor Scott & White in 2019 after spending most of his training and career in New York City. Dr. Iskandar received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut then completed general surgery residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. After obtaining a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery from NYU-Langone in Brooklyn, he was appointed as an assistant professor of surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he practiced for several years. Dr. Iskandar’s additional training allowed him to develop his skills and focus on his passion for bariatric surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia surgery. Under his leadership, Baylor Scott & White Center for Hernia Surgery was established for the management of simple to the more challenging complex and recurrent hernias. Dr. Iskandar’s philosophy is to achieve durable and favorable outcomes by better patient preparation for surgery and by using innovative techniques and materials including robotic surgery. Dr. Iskandar is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery. He has several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and presentations/abstracts in the fields of hernia and bariatric surgery and has been invited to speak at lectures on his specialty. Dr. Iskandar is fluent in English, French and Arabic. Dr. Iskandar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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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 Ennis, TX?

    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 Ennis, TX?

    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 Ennis, TX?

    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 Ennis, TX?

    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 Ennis, TX?

    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 Ennis, TX?

    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 Ennis, TX?

    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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