The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Charlottesville, VA

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors near Charlottesville, VA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Obesity near Charlottesville, VA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    University Of Virginia Physicians Group

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Schirmer is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Schirmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Malnutrition, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Schirmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    1 Hospital Dr Barringer Wing, 1st Floor, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Josef Oberholzer is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Oberholzer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Obesity, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    1300 Jefferson Park Ave, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolas Goldaracena is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Goldaracena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Goldaracena is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    University Of Virginia Physicians Group

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Hallowell is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Hallowell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hallowell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Univ. Of Virginia Imaging LLC

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Barrett is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    1221 Hospital Dr Fl 2, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Rogol is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Rogol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Hypogonadism, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Klinefelter Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Endocrinology

    UVA Health Pediatric Endocrinology

    1204 W Main St Fl 6, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Burt is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and an Endocrinologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Burt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Intersex, Precocious Puberty, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    UVA Health Pediatric Endocrinology

    1204 W Main St Fl 6, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pooja Choudhari is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Choudhari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Precocious Puberty.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    UVA Health Pediatric Endocrinology

    1204 W Main St Fl 6, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Santhi Logel is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Logel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    UVA Health Endoscopy Unit

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville,, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Podboy is a Cardiologist in Charlottesville,, Virginia. Dr. Podboy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Charles is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Charles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Obesity, Peripheral Artery Disease, Lung Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    UVA Health Heart And Vascular Center Fontaine

    500 Ray C Hunt Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Thorner is an Endocrinologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Thorner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    UVA Health University Medical Associates

    1222 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Schectman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Schectman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    James Scheiman
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Scheiman is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Scheiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    University Of Virginia Physicians Group

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave, Fl 4, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Shin is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Shin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Sentara Martha Jefferson Medical & Surgical Associates

    500 Martha Jefferson Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Snow is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Snow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Sentara Endocrinology Specialists

    590 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Ste 100A, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Negron is an Endocrinologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Negron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, Thyroid Storm, and Adrenal Gland Adenoma.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    UVA Health Pediatric Endocrinology

    1204 W Main St Fl 6, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Keeling is a Pediatrics provider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Keeling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Acanthosis Nigricans, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    University Of Virginia Physicians Group

    1204 W Main St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Max Meneveau is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Meneveau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Obesity, Mastectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    University Medical Associates

    1222 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anuragh Gudur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gudur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Dehydration, Anal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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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