The 20 Best Obesity Doctors in Utah, US

Daniel Cottam is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Cottam is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroparesis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cottam is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nicholas Paulk is a native to Salt Lake City where he attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate degree in Biology. He then went to OHSU in Portland Oregon for medical school and proceeded to Exempla St. Joseph's for general surgery residency in Denver Colorado. He returned to Salt Lake in 2011 to practice General Surgery with emphasis on advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery. He joined Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians in order to pursue bariatric surgery in addition to advanced laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. Dr. Paulk is board certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery.“Bariatric surgery is not just lifesaving – it is transformative. Those who undergo surgery routinely report that the surgery changed their lives. They feel better, they're more healthy and active, and they're not limited by their disease. Not only do they have more life, they have better life. I can't think of any area in medicine where a doctor is as privileged to be part of such a positively life altering endeavor as in bariatric surgery.” –Dr. PaulkDr. Paulk is married with three children. Outside of work, he coaches his son's baseball team, participates in several road and mountain bike races each year, and is an avid skier. He is fluent in Italian and enjoys camping and going to Lake Powell with his family. Dr. Paulk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malabsorption, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Mary Veghte, MD is a family medicine physician at Intermountain Health's Park City Clinic - Round Valley in Park City, Utah. She specializes in adult primary care and supports patients in Park City and Summit County. Her services include health risk assessments, routine checkups, managing chronic conditions, preventative care, immunizations, treating common illnesses, and more. Dr. Veghte grew up in central Pennsylvania and was drawn to Utah by these beautiful mountains. She loves working in the community and helping my patients live their healthiest lives.  When she's not at the office, you might find her camping, hiking, running, biking, skiing, or generally enjoying the outdoors with her husband and their three children. Dr. Veghte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Gout, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Robert Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Providence, Utah. Dr. Patterson has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Dr. Mooers grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He and his wife attended Highland High School and were active in community service, athletics, and academics. He moved to Washington State to pursue his undergraduate degree at Whitman College where he completed research in bacteriophage and E. coli immunology. Prior to medical school, Dr. Mooers worked as a pharmacy technician and phlebotomist at Maliheh Free Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah.Dr. Mooers attended medical school and completed general surgery residency at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. He developed an interest in Bariatric Surgery due to the efficacy of interventions, which cure type two diabetes, ameliorate cardiovascular disease associated with obesity, and prolong and improve the quality of patients’ lives. While at the University of Iowa, Dr. Mooers trained under colleagues of Dr. Mason, who is considered the grandfather of modern bariatric surgery. After residency, Dr. Mooers completed fellowship in Bariatric, Foregut, and Advanced Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery at Summa Health in Akron, OH. His mentors were Drs John Zografakis and Adrian Dan. During fellowship he gained experience in high volume bariatric surgery including revisions, conversions, and emergency procedures. He has also completed additional training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and with Intuitive’s robotic assisted surgery platform, Da Vinci. In his free time, Dr. Mooers enjoys spending time outside with his wife, young daughter, and dogs. His favorite activities include rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. Dr. Mooers 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), Food Allergy, and Gastrectomy.

Walter Medlin is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Medlin is rated as a Distinguished 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. Medlin is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Simper is a General Practice provider in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Simper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simper is currently accepting new patients.

Christina Richards is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Richards is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Volckmann is a General Practice provider in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Volckmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Volckmann is currently accepting new patients.

R Rasmussen is a General Practice provider in Lehi, Utah. Dr. Rasmussen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rasmussen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Shahzad Ahmad is a Founding member of the North American Society of Interventional Endocrinology ( NASOIE) and current Treasurer , he has performed the most number of RFA procedures as an endocrinologist in the US.He also performed the first successful North American RFA procedures on a Parathyroid tumor and the first North American RFA of a medullary thyroid cancer recurrence.Dr. Ahmad completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Englewood, New Jersey and then went on to an Endocrinology fellowship at Harbor-UCLA. His special focus is the diagnosis, and medical treatment of thyroid dysfunction, nodules, and cancer. He was also an Assistant Professor at the University of San Francisco School of Medicine.Dr. Ahmad Is ECNU certified, a professional certification awarded to Endocrinologists who have expertise in thyroid ultrasounds, and procedures. Dr. Ahmad also has performed the first radiofrequency ablation (RFA) on a Toxic Thyroid Nodule (hyperfunctioning) in the United States.He has now successfully ablated over 500 nodules/Goiters and over 30 malignant lymph nodes without complications”. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroidectomy.

Jules Aljammal is an Endocrinologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Aljammal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Aljammal is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Jennwood Chen is a general surgeon at Intermountain Health's Avenues Surgical Services and supports patients and their families in Salt Lake City, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, and surrounding communities. He focuses on metabolic health, functional fitness, and emotional well-being, knowing that each plays a vital role in achieving true wellness. He views pharmaceuticals and surgery not as first-line solutions but as supportive tools for sustainable lifestyle changes that lead to better health.Dr. Chen has always been passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life. He believes in a holistic approach to health: ""Health and wellness is the integration of body, mind, and spirit."" The foundation of a healthy mind, body, and spirit is developing healthy lifestyle habits—there's no shortcut. Living a healthy life requires effort, and Dr. Chen emphasizes the importance of sustainable changes.Outside the clinic, the Charlotte, North Carolina native enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, playing tennis, staying active, learning Spanish, and snowboarding.Conditions Treated: ObesityInsulin resistanceDiabetesFatty liver diseasePCOSFitnessHeartburnProcedures Performed (all offered robotically): Gastric bypassSleeve gastrectomyAnti-reflux surgeryHiatal hernia repairSurgery for AchalasiaGallbladder removal Inguinal hernia repairUmbilical hernia repairVentral hernia repairLipoma removal". Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Dr. Daniel Weiss is a highly skilled endocrinologist with extensive expertise in treating a wide range of endocrine conditions. His focus areas include managing diabetes, thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenal disorders, and testosterone imbalances. He also specializes in the non-surgical treatment of bone disorders like osteoporosis and offers care for weight concerns, obesity, unexplained weight loss, celiac disease, and lipid disorders.Dr. Weiss earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Internal Medicine, ABIM-Endocrinology/Metabolism, and the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists.Patients frequently commend Dr. Weiss for his professionalism, patience, and deep knowledge. They appreciate his approachable demeanor, noting that he is easy to talk to and attentive to their questions and concerns. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Jayant Agarwal is a Hand Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Agarwal has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Mastectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Rios is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Prolactinoma.

Shaun Mendenhall is a Plastic Surgeon in Lehi, Utah. Dr. Mendenhall has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Syndactyly Type 3, Syndactyly Type 1, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Osteotomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Mendenhall is currently accepting new patients.

Diego Ize is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Ize has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Ize is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kevin Mangum, D.O. was born and raised in southern Utah with his three siblings. He received an Associate of Art degree in Accounting from Dixie State University, and then transferred to the University of Utah, where he finished his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. He went to medical school at A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona and then completed his family medicine residency at Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Arizona Family Medicine Program. He then completed his primary care sports medicine fellowship at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho and Idaho Sports Medicine Institute. During his fellowship, he was a team physician for local club sport athletes, high school athletes and the division one athletes at Boise State University. Dr. Mangum enjoys treating patients of all ages, for all different types of conditions. Dr. Mangum can treat general medical problems and all sports and orthopedics conditions. Dr. Mangum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Testicular Failure.

Jacqueline Chan is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Chan 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Intersex, Addison's Disease, and Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.