25 of the Best Bariatricians Near Me

Dr. Kevin Taffe is the medical director of AGH Internal Medicine, where he treats patients with a broad array of acute and chronic medical issues. He received his medical degree and PhD in neurobiology while enrolled in the MD/ PhD program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at UPMC Montefiore and then joined Allegheny General Hospital in 2004. He is currently an associate program director of the internal medicine residency as well as an assistant professor at Drexel University School of Medicine. His interests include teaching evidence-based medicine and physical exam skills to residents and medical students. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the Society for General Internal Medicine. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Buerger Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Taffe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

Ana Risse is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Risse is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 3929, Family Medicine. Dr. Risse is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Fadner, a native Texan, was born and raised in the Houston area. He attended Texas A&M University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Fadner obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School. He completed his residency training in General Surgery in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the University of Oklahoma Health and Sciences Center. During his surgical training, he developed a passion for the treatment of obesity through minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Fadner returned to Houston to complete a fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery at The University of Texas. During his fellowship, he received extensive training in primary bariatric surgery as well as in revisional bariatric surgery. Additionally, he was trained in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery.Dr. Fadner is excited to offer his patients a wide variety of surgical options to help them achieve their weight loss goals. In addition to treating obesity, Dr. Fadner is also experienced in the surgical treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). When not in the operating room, Dr. Fadner enjoys spending time with his loved ones, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors. He also loves a good movie.Services:Full service bariatric surgery, including:Laparoscopic Sleeve GastrectomyLaparoscopic Rouxen-Y Gastric BypassRevisional bariatric surgeryFull service medical weight loss optionsFull scope of anti-reflux surgery, including:Laparoscopic FundoplicationLaparoscopic Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (LINX)General surgery including open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Fadner is currently accepting new patients.

Alicia Tucker, MD, FAAP, ABOM, is a pediatrician at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She works clinically in child and adolescent obesity medicine with the Children’s National IDEAL Clinic, a multidisciplinary tertiary care weight management program. Over the past decade Dr. Tucker has worked with students, residents, and faculty to support education around pediatric obesity and diet related chronic disease. Her advocacy work centers around how social determinants of health and food insecurity impact access to quality nutrition that is an integral part of disease management. She currently serves as the faculty director of the FLiP Student Patient Navigator Program and the GW Culinary Medicine Program. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity and Obesity in Children. Dr. Tucker is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013.

Erin Worden is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chaska, Minnesota. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Worden is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Worden is currently accepting new patients.

Yoshito Kosai is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity. Dr. Kosai is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Department Of Safety And Professional Services. Dr. Kosai is currently accepting new patients.

I am a firm believer in strong doctor-patient partnership. I spend time listening to my patients and meeting them where they are at in their healthcare journey. My goal is to provide them a personalized experience and establish long term-relationships. I believe in treating patients as a whole rather than focusing on the disease alone. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rampurwala is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine — American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Obesity Medicine — American Board Of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Rampurwala is currently accepting new patients.

Sana Idrees is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension. Dr. Idrees is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Idrees is currently accepting new patients.

I chose to pursue a career in this field because it goes exactly with my tendency of putting others first-- the happiness you obtain from healing the ailment is so gratifying. Also medicine is a life-long learning pathway, so it is a great source of expanding my expertise while providing service to my patients.What I want my patients to know about me:I am caring, dedicated, compassionate and a good listener.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:If I am not working, I am usually visiting friends, reading a book or spending time with family. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Colonoscopy. Dr. Azam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2019.

Lacey Bliss, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C is a board certified family nurse practitioner and holds a certificate in obesity medicine. Lacey approaches patient care with a relaxed approach and wants to create a trusting relationship with patients to meet health goals. She works to give her patients achievable and easy to understand treatment plans. She enjoys choosing the best treatment plan that is individualized for each patient. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertension. Dr. Bliss is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Dr. Bliss is currently accepting new patients.

To provide compassionate care. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Ekram is board certified in Obesity Medicine, Obesity Medicine — Obesity Medicine, Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Ekatarina Elliott earned her medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Fla. She finished her internship and residency at Ascension/St. John Health System Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, Michigan, and a fellowship in bariatric weight loss surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. An associate professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School, Dr. Elliott is board certified in surgery and offers minimally invasive robotic as well as laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. She treats patients who need general surgery, gastroesophageal reflux treatment, abdominal wall hernia repair and gastrointestinal surgery, and she performs weight loss procedures. Based on her belief in a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss, Dr. Elliott works with patients to help them live healthier lifestyles. She sees them as individuals and tailors her care to fit each one’s individual needs. She is committed to getting to know her patients and offering guidance to help deliver optimal outcomes. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia. Dr. Elliott is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Sain is a board-certified advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with the Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute. As a bariatric care provider, she sees patients with a variety of medical needs and assists with: Diagnosing medical conditions Formulating individualized healthcare plans Prescribing and managing medications Ordering diagnostic tests and lab work Providing patient education Katherine strives to provide exceptional, holistic care for her patients while also building trusting relationships with them and their families. Katherine's Training Katherine earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Mount Carmel College of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio, and a master's degree in nursing, with special certification as a family nurse practitioner, from The Ohio State University in Columbus. While still in school, she completed clinical rotations at several Ohio medical facilities and one in Clermont, Florida. About Katherine Katherine is certified as an APRN by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog, Winston. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity and Obesity in Children. Dr. Sain is currently accepting new patients.

Raul Laines is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Laines is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Laines is currently accepting new patients.

Mythili Vedala, M.D., is an internal medicine physician serving patients ages 16 and up. Dr. Vedala earned her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India and completed her residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Vedala comes from a long family of physicians, and was inspired to become a doctor by her father and grandfather. Fluent in Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, and English, Dr. Vedala treats patients for a variety of ailments both acute and chronic, such as diabetes, hypertension, depression, cholesterol, thyroid problems and many others. She performs in office procedures such as joint injections and skin biopsies. Her clinical interests include preventive medicine and obesity management. With a friendly and sincere demeanor, Dr. Vedala strives to treat her patients as a whole and take into consideration their social and cultural background when determining the best plan for medical care. She strongly believes that empathy and compassion are important aspects towards the healing process. She cherishes long-term relationships with her patients and their families. In her spare time, Dr. Vedala enjoys traveling and listening to music. Most importantly, she relishes spending quality time with her family. Practice Information Dr. Vedala practices at Memorial Hermann Medical Group Sterling Ridge. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension. Dr. Vedala is currently accepting new patients.

I like to develop a close relationship with my patients where we can work as a team to set goals and improve their overall health status. My goal is to provide quality care through prevention, education and disease management. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity. Dr. Doyle is currently accepting new patients.

Medicine is an ever-evolving human science, being said, I have spent a long time practicing medicine in the academic teaching field. I teach residents and students as an assistant professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois School of Medicine and as core faculty for Internal Medicine Residency program. My mission is to strengthen the ethics of medicine for new physicians, stressing the need to have ownership in medicine and maintain long-term efficient patient care. Staying informed with all the changes in medicine is very critical to serve the best care for our patients and keep my patients informed and oriented with long-term plan A, what to expect and anticipate in the future. In brief, medicine should offer advocacy for patients with quality long-term up-to-date care. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Boshra is board certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Boshra is currently accepting new patients.

Sabina Safder is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Safder is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2017. Dr. Safder is currently accepting new patients.

Speaks: English. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Malabsorption, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Meyer is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

Kayley Szondy is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Maplewood, Minnesota. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity. Dr. Szondy is currently accepting new patients.

Tooba Rehman is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Edina, Minnesota. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Obesity in Children. Dr. Rehman is board certified in Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020. Dr. Rehman is currently accepting new patients.

Nicole Sully is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Sully is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine.

Philosophy of care | At the heart of my practice lies a profound commitment to holistic, patient-centered care. My philosophy is rooted in the belief health care should transcend the mere treatment of symptoms and conditions, focusing instead on nurturing comprehensive wellness across every stage of life. Central to my approach is the integration of metabolic health and obesity medicine, recognizing the critical role these play in preventing and managing chronic diseases. I am dedicated to the pursuit of transformative care, where the goal is not just to prolong life but to enhance its quality, ensuring each individual can live with vitality and grace. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because it is a unique blend of art and science, demanding a commitment to lifelong learning and a deep appreciation for the complexities of the human body and mind. At its core, it's driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This career is about caring for individuals in their most vulnerable moments, guiding them toward achieving and maintaining health. It's a journey of continual growth, both in knowledge and in the compassionate understanding of human experience. | Personal interests | I do resistance training and endurance sports in my spare time. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Vitamin D Deficiency, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Obesity in Children, and Ureteroscopy.

Krysta Contino is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intestinal Cancer, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Contino is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine,Gastroenterology , 2020, American Board Of Internal Medicine,Internal Medicine , 2016, and American Board Of Obesity Medicine,Obesity Medicine , 2019. Dr. Contino is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Daniel Steffy is a board-certified Obesity Medicine specialist. His professional interests include metabolism, nutrition, and hormonal drivers of eating behavior. Dr. Steffy performs comprehensive evaluations, helping patients recognize and overcome obstacles to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. He is passionate about empowering patients through evidence-based education and lifestyle changes. In his spare time, he enjoys time with his wife and three sons, fishing, boating. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension and Obesity in Children. Dr. Steffy is board certified in Family Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Steffy is currently accepting new patients.