Obesity Specialists

What is Obesity?

Leading specialists in Obesity include: Cardiologist (heart), Endocrinologist (diabetes, hormones), Pediatrician, Surgical Specialist

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What is Obesity?
A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the acceptable or desirable weight, usually due to accumulation of excess FATS in the body. The standards may vary with age, sex, genetic or cultural background. In the BODY MASS INDEX, a BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese (MORBID OBESITY).
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The specialists listed below are some of the nation's best medical researchers and publishers on Obesity. They've been identified as the MDs and DOs who have published the most and are considered Thought Leaders on Obesity. For specialists in your area, just fill in the local box on the right side of this page.

Pediatric Endocrinologist, Pediatrician

Kenneth C.
Copeland
Oklahoma City, OK

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Board certified
Holds faculty appointment
4 star medical school

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Endocrinologist, Internist

Jay S.
Skyler
Miami, FL

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Rated 4 stars by patients
Board certified
4 star hospital

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Endocrinologist, Internist

Leonard
Wartofsky
Washington, DC

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Board certified
3 star hospital
Holds faculty appointment

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Pediatric Surgeon, Surgeon

Marshall Z.
Schwartz
Philadelphia, PA

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Rated 4 stars by patients
Board certified
4 star hospital

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Internist

Franz H.
Messerli
New York, NY

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Board certified
3 star hospital
Holds faculty appointment

Local Obesity Specialists

Information about Obesity

What are the common names for Obesity?
Obesity

OBESE

Obesidad

Obesit

Obesity

Obesity & Overweight related conditions.

Obesity NOS

Obesity Procedures

Obesity Surgery

Obesity in Pregnancy

Obesity, unspecified

Obesity/overweight-related conditions

Obesity/overweight-related conditns Bariatric medicine

Obesity/overweight-related obesity

obese overweight adults children.

What is the definition of Obesity?
A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the acceptable or desirable weight, usually due to accumulation of excess FATS in the body. The standards may vary with age, sex, genetic or cultural background. In the BODY MASS INDEX, a BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese (MORBID OBESITY).

What type of doctors treat Obesity?

Cardiologist (heart)

Cardiovascular Disease

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Endocrinologist (diabetes, hormones)

Endocrinology and Metabolism

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

Pediatrician

Pediatrics

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Surgical Specialist

Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.