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    MediFind found 151 doctor with experience in Obesity near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 125 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    151 providers found
      Distinguished in Obesity

      Dr. James A. Sebesta
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Obesity

      Dr. James A. Sebesta
      General Surgery

      Multicare Health System

      1901 S Union Ave, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Amharic, Hebrew, Oromo, Russian
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      James Sebesta is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Sebesta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sebesta is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. John S. Smoots
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. John S. Smoots
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1608 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish
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      John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Jude G. Verzosa
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Jude G. Verzosa
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1802 Yakima Ave, Suite 304, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      253-627-1244
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Filipino, Russian, Spanish
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      Jude Verzosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Verzosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Verzosa is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Kelly S. Blair
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Kelly S. Blair
      General Surgery

      Multicare Health System

      1901 S Union Ave, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Russian
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      Kelly Blair is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Blair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Blair is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Amardeep K. Gill
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Amardeep K. Gill
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1617 S J St, Ms 01 36, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      253-426-6306
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Amardeep Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Gill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Xiaotian Yan
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Xiaotian Yan
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1608 S J St, Fl 3, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      253-274-7503
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean, Spanish
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      Xiaotian Yan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Yan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Anna O. Troncales
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Anna O. Troncales
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1608 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Marathi
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      Anna Troncales is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Troncales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Troncales is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Brendon B. Hutchinson
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Brendon B. Hutchinson
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1608 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
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      Brendon Hutchinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Meige Disease. Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Paul W. Schmidt
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Paul W. Schmidt
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      253-428-2200
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thrush, Tension Headache, Macroamylasemia, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Adrienne M. Lopata
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Adrienne M. Lopata
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      253-428-2200
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Norwegian, Swedish
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adrienne Lopata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lopata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Kidney Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Lopata is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Christine N. Macatuno
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Christine N. Macatuno
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      253-428-2200
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Spanish, Thai
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      Accepting New Patients
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      Christine Macatuno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Macatuno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Macatuno is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Joanna M. Polistico
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Joanna M. Polistico
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      253-428-2200
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients
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      Joanna Polistico is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Polistico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Polistico is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Mark D. Garcia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Mark D. Garcia
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      253-428-2200
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Chronic Pain, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Shahrooz Zandnia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Shahrooz Zandnia
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      253-428-2200
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hebrew, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
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      Accepting New Patients
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      Shahrooz Zandnia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Zandnia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Zandnia is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Donald D. Lee
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Donald D. Lee
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      253-428-2200
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Farsi, Filipino, German, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
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      Donald Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Nawang K. Sherpa
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Nawang K. Sherpa
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      253-428-2200
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Mandarin, Nepali
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      Accepting New Patients
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      Nawang Sherpa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Sherpa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Sherpa is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Paz I. Corro-Casino
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Paz I. Corro-Casino
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      253-428-2200
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Japanese, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients
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      Paz Corro-Casino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Corro-Casino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Corro-Casino is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Anastasia Fyntrilakis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Anastasia Fyntrilakis
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      5741 N 26th St, Unit 115, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      253-756-3737
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek, Japanese, Mandarin
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      Anastasia Fyntrilakis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Fyntrilakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Macroamylasemia, Vertigo, and Tracheitis. Dr. Fyntrilakis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Michael W. Johnson
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Obesity

      Dr. Michael W. Johnson
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      7210 40th St W, Suite 100, 
      University Place, WA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      253-564-0170
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, German, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai
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      Michael Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in University Place, Washington. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Scrotal Swelling, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Troy P. Houseworth
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Obesity

      Dr. Troy P. Houseworth
      General Surgery

      Franciscan Medical Group

      34515 9th Ave S, 
      Federal Way, WA 
       (6.0 miles away)
      253-426-6341
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Troy Houseworth is a General Surgeon in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Houseworth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Houseworth is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Tacoma, WA?

      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 Tacoma, WA?

      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 do I find the best Obesity doctor near Tacoma, WA?

      You can find an Obesity doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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      How does MediFind rank Obesity doctors near Tacoma, WA?

      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 Tacoma, WA?

      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 Tacoma, WA?

      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 Tacoma, WA?

      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 Tacoma, WA?

      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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