Condition
Obesity
A condition in which excess body fat raises the risk of health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and joint pain. Treatment may include nutrition changes, activity, medicines or surgery.
Also called: overweight, excess weight, severe obesity, morbid obesity, high bmi
Who Can Help with Obesity?
- Weight Loss Doctors
A physician who treats obesity with nutrition plans, exercise guidance and weight loss medicines.
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
- Internists
A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in adults. Many internists serve as primary care doctors.
- Dietitians
A nutrition expert who creates eating plans to manage health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies and weight.
- Health Coaches
A coach who helps people set and reach health goals such as eating better, exercising more and managing stress.
- General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
- Endocrinologists
A physician who treats hormone conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis.
- Exercise Physiologists
A professional who designs exercise programs to help people manage or recover from heart, lung and other chronic conditions.
- Preventive Medicine Doctors
A physician who focuses on preventing disease through screening, vaccines and healthy habits, for individual patients and communities.
- Medical Clinics
A clinic or medical group where patients see doctors and other providers for primary or specialty care.
Where Practices List Obesity
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Phoenix, AZ (347)
- Spokane, WA (278)
- Washington, DC (142)
- Orlando, FL (129)
- Portland, OR (109)
- Madison, WI (108)
- Scottsdale, AZ (88)
- Dover, OH (78)
- Pittsburgh, PA (78)
- Atlanta, GA (74)
- Chesapeake, VA (73)
- Tempe, AZ (68)
- Miami, FL (67)
- Mesa, AZ (66)
- Southlake, TX (66)
- Honolulu, HI (62)
- Birmingham, AL (59)
- New York, NY (57)
- Denver, CO (54)
- Glendale, AZ (51)
- Poplar Bluff, MO (48)
- Houston, TX (47)
- Dallas, TX (44)
- Lewisville, TX (43)
- Newport Beach, CA (43)
- Glenwood Springs, CO (40)
- San Antonio, TX (38)
- Beverly Hills, CA (36)
- Chandler, AZ (35)
- Las Vegas, NV (35)
- Tampa, FL (35)
- Flossmoor, IL (31)
- Frisco, TX (31)
- Arlington Heights, IL (28)
- Delray Beach, FL (28)
- Sugar Land, TX (28)
- Philadelphia, PA (26)
- Round Rock, TX (26)
- Albuquerque, NM (25)
- Marietta, GA (24)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about obesity and what is right for you.