25 of the Best Bariatricians Near Me

Pamela Blanchard is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Blanchard, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertension. Blanchard, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2029.

Dr. Ian S. Soriano is a general, gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy (using a long, thin tube with a tiny camera to examine the interior of the abdomen) and robotic surgery. He cares for patients with conditions including hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and disorders affecting the entire digestive tract. He also specializes in metabolic and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery for patients with morbid obesity and obesity-related conditions. Soriano is the interim executive medical director for UCSF's adult surgical service and co-director of the clinical performance improvement committee. He also serves as director of robotic surgery for the UCSF Department of Surgery. Soriano's research focuses on using laparoscopic and robotic techniques to reduce surgical complications and improve patient outcomes. He also studies ways to support the longevity of surgical careers through robotics and ergonomics. After earning his undergraduate and medical degrees through a combined program at the University of the Philippines, Soriano completed a residency in general surgery at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia. He completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida. Soriano is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He leads numerous committees in national organizations related to robotic and laparoscopic surgery as well as on the editorial board of multiple surgical journals. Since emigrating from the Philippines, Soriano has collaborated with Philippine medical schools and organizations on efforts to improve the country's surgical care. In recognition of his contributions, he was named an honorary fellow of the Philippine College of Surgeons and Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Soriano is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Soriano is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Soriano is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Zubair is medical director of Obesity Medicine at AHN. He earned his medical degree at Ziauddin Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, and completed a residency at Catholic Health System and the State University of New York, both in Buffalo, New York. He received further training through a fellowship in obesity medicine and clinical nutrition at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. He is currently treating patients with medical and surgical options for weight control at West Penn Hospital. He has been involved in research into obesity-related metabolic dysfunction and treatments for obesity. He has been widely published and has presented at national conferences. Dr. Zubair is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Protein Deficiency, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. Dr. Zubair is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

Vladimir Proudan, MD is a metabolic medicine physician with Atlantic Medical Group. He has more than ten years of experience in his field, taking care of patients with obesity and obesity-related metabolic issues including insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, fatty liver as well as hormonal imbalance and metabolic dysregulations. His expertise also includes patients with malnutrition associated with inflammatory bowel disease, bowel resection and cancer.Dr. Proudan is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine, and National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialist. He is a member of multiple medical professional associations.After obtaining his medical degree in Ukraine where he was born, Dr. Proudan pursued his residency training in internal medicine at Geisinger Medical Center, PA and subsequently completed a fellowship in obesity medicine and nutrition support. Dr. Proudan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Protein Deficiency, Malabsorption, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. Dr. Proudan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Proudan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brad Snyder graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of New Orleans in Louisiana. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health School of Medicine in Shreveport, where he also completed his residency in general surgery and served as chief resident. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. Board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Snyder has practiced medicine in Houston since 1998. He specializes in general surgery, advanced laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery and his clinical interests include bariatric and metabolic surgery. Fluent in Italian, Dr. Snyder believes in treating his patients, who are 18 years and older, as he would like to be treated. He utilizes cutting-edge technology to allow patients to recover faster and with less pain. Dr. Snyder currently serves as an assistant professor of surgery and director of clinical research for Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. He is the author of numerous medical articles and is a member of local, state, national and international medical organizations. Residents of Cypress, Dr. Snyder and his wife have five children. He enjoys Brazilian jiu-jitsu and playing the piano. Dr. Snyder is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Tobin, PA-C, cares for patients seeking to control their weight under the supervision of a bariatric (weight loss) surgeon. Elizabeth strives to provide her patients with the best care possible, and to include them in the decision-making process and treatment plan. Her goal is to treat the individual as a whole, not just their weight concerns.Elizabeth is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). In her off-hours, she enjoys running, hiking, camping and skiing, along with reading, drawing and watercolor painting. Dr. Tobin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypervitaminosis A, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Tobin is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Parvathi Theerthakarai has a closed practice for all services with the exception of obesity medicine. Dr. Theerthakarai is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Phantom Limb Pain. Dr. Theerthakarai is board certified in Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine,2011. Dr. Theerthakarai is currently accepting new patients.

Bernita Berntsen is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Berntsen is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Protein Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Berntsen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1995. Dr. Berntsen is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Fabian is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Fabian is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Vagotomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fabian is currently accepting new patients.

I graduated from the Medical College at University in India and completed my residency program at UCI affiliated with Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield. I'm board-certified in Family Medicine. I specialize in managing patients with obesity and helping patients reduce the burden of weight-related comorbidities like pre-diabetes, diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, PCOS, and degenerative arthritis of the hip and knees by treating patients in a weight-centric manner. I have been with Dignity Health Medical Group-Bakersfield since 2014. I believe obesity is a chronic medical problem, and it should be treated comprehensively with diet counseling, exercise counseling, anti-obesity medication, and metabolic surgery if needed. Dr. Chadha is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Chadha is currently accepting new patients.

Laurie Sund is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Maplewood, Minnesota. Dr. Sund is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Malabsorption, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Sund is board certified in Obesity Medicine: American Board Of Obesity Medicine, 2006 and Family Medicine: American Board Of Family Medicine, 2001. Dr. Sund is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Rickford is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Dr. Rickford is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rickford is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 2005. Dr. Rickford is currently accepting new patients.

John Tomcho is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Tomcho is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Tomcho is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Tomcho is currently accepting new patients.

Jaya M Mehta, MD, MSCP, is a primary care physician with clinical interests in women’s health. In addition to her focuses on preventive health, she specializes in care surrounding perimenopause and post-menopause. Fellowship: completed Chief Medical Residency at Mayo Clinic Arizona 2018-2019 Schools; completed Bachelor of the Arts at University of California, Berkeley 2005-2009; completed MD at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2015-2018 Residency; completed Internal Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic Arizona 2015-2018. Dr. Mehta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, as well as by the American Heart Association for advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). She welcomes patients 18 and older at Allegheny General Hospital Internal Medicine. Dr. Mehta is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Amenorrhea, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

Victoria Louwagie is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Louwagie is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Visceromegaly, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Louwagie is board certified in Nccpa.

Stephen A. Rich, MD, is a baord-certified general and bariatric surgeon with Ascension Saint Thomas in Murfreesboro, TN. He strives to help patients struggling with obesity to lose weight and resolve co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. She starts by listening to understand your weight management goals and creates a surgical care plan that's right for you. He has a special interest in treating individuals who are suffering from the disease of obesity. Dr. Rich is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rich is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Rich is currently accepting new patients.

After earning a degree in biology from Rice University, Dr. Sameer Murali completed his medical degree and residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He also completed a master’s in health services research from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. Board certified in internal medicine, obesity medicine and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Murali specializes in helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss and better health through personalized, science-based care. He also is fluent in Spanish, Hindi and Kannada. As Medical Director of Obesity Medicine for Memorial Hermann Health System, he leads initiatives in advanced obesity therapeutics and integrated weight management. Having personally struggled with his own weight since childhood and his family’s strong history of diabetes, Dr. Murali is dedicated to making effective, science-based obesity care more accessible and he strives to treat each patient with medical expertise and empathy. Throughout his medical career, he has cared for more than 30,000 patients, authored over 35 peer-reviewed publications and delivered a TED Talk on behavior change and weight management. Dr. Murali is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Murali is currently accepting new patients.

Luis Laguna is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Laguna is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Laguna is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2006. Dr. Laguna is currently accepting new patients.

George B. Lynch, MD, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and general surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. He strives to help patients struggling with obesity to lose weight and resolve co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Dr. Lynch starts by listening to understand your weight management goals and creates a surgical care plan that's right for you. He has a special interest in treating individuals who are suffering from the disease of obesity. Dr. Lynch is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Protein Deficiency, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lynch is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hoelscher is certified in both Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. He uses his education and training to help his patients lose weight to improve their health and well-being. Dr. Hoelscher enjoys hiking, cycling/running, camping, golfing and watching football. Dr. Hoelscher is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Hoelscher is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy spending time with my two young boys watching them grow and develop. My family and I like to be outdoors. We do frequent hiking trips as well as biking, swimming and exploring many of the surrounding nature reserves in the area. Dr. Heller is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Heller is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

I am interested in helping patients lose weight, particularly those with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and arthritis. I can prescribe individualized diet therapy and I will consider weight loss medications for selected patients. I also can care for patients that have had bariatric surgery. Dr. Gilden is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity and Obesity in Children. Dr. Gilden is currently accepting new patients.

Robin Blackstone is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Blackstone is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Patricia Richman is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Maplewood, Minnesota. Dr. Richman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Malabsorption. Dr. Richman is board certified in Family Medicine: American Board Of Family Medicine, 1995. Dr. Richman is currently accepting new patients.

Cathleen Beaver is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Beaver is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. Dr. Beaver is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine, Obesity Medicine - 2016 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2000. Dr. Beaver is currently accepting new patients.