The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in forest, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Obesity near forest, VA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Advanced in Obesity
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Referral required

    Office

    105 Tradewynd Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharukh Shroff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Shroff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren Syndrome, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Shroff is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Centra Weight Loss Services

    125 Nationwide Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Alley is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Alley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Alley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Centra Lynchburg Medical Center

    125 Nationwide Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    The Forest Pharmacy Inc

    1175 Corporate Park Dr, 
    Forest, VA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Pawlak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Forest, Virginia. Dr. Pawlak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Pawlak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    The Forest Pharmacy Inc

    1175 Corporate Park Dr, 
    Forest, VA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Latham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Forest, Virginia. Dr. Latham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Latham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1627 Farmington Dr, 
    Forest, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Beam is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Forest, Virginia. Beam, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Access Healthcare Multi-Specialty Group PLLC

    2103 Graves Mill Rd, 
    Forest, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Forest, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Access Healthcare Multi-Specialty Group PLLC

    2103 Graves Mill Rd, 
    Forest, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Pieleck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Forest, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pieleck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccydynia, Banti's Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Mal De Debarquement Syndrome. Dr. Pieleck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Centra Medical Group-Nationwide

    125 Nationwide Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Cure is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Cure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cure is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Centra Medical Group-Nationwide

    125 Nationwide Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    April Rowlett is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Rowlett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Rowlett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Centra Medical Group-Thomson

    1922 Thomson Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    306 Liberty View Ln, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Russell Melton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Melton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Practice

    Centra Heart And Vascular Institute-Lynchburg (Stroobants Cardiovascular)

    2410 Atherholt Rd, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Judy Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Intravene

    2215 Landover Pl, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Archibald Lord is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Lord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Lord is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Intravene LLC

    2215 Landover Pl, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Horton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Horton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Centra Weight Loss Services & Bariatric Surgery Center

    2125 Langhorne Rd, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kim Altizer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Altizer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Altizer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Central Virginia Family Physicians Inc

    200 Amelon Sq, 
    Madison Heights, VA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahgnes Bolusa-Sabugo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison Heights, Virginia. Dr. Bolusa-Sabugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Bronchitis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bolusa-Sabugo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Bedford Community Health Center

    582 Blue Ridge Ave, 
    Bedford, VA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonard Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bedford, Virginia. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Spotted Fever. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 forest, 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 forest, 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 forest, 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 forest, 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 forest, 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 forest, 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 forest, 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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