Obesity
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Obesity is a condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat that can affect health and increase the risk of other conditions. It is considered a chronic and multifactorial disease, not just a matter of weight or appearance.
Common causes: It usually combines factors such as eating habits, a sedentary lifestyle, genetic predisposition, hormonal disorders, and emotional aspects.
When to seek care? An evaluation is advisable when there is sustained weight gain, difficulty losing weight on your own, or signs of complications such as high blood pressure or elevated sugar levels.
Which specialist treats it? Its management is usually interdisciplinary: the nutritionist and the bariatric physician guide the dietary and metabolic plan, while the endocrinologist evaluates hormonal causes and the internist provides comprehensive follow-up. The most sensible thing is to schedule an evaluation with a professional who can design an approach tailored to your medical history.
Data on 40,236 doctors who treat obesity
Which specialist treats obesity?
Obesity should be evaluated by a general practitioner initially, and by a nutritionist for dietary management. An internist and a cardiologist may be involved due to associated risk, and a general surgeon if bariatric surgery is considered. A psychologist can support the emotional process. You can find these specialists available.
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Doctors specialized in obesity
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Frequently asked questions
What is obesity?
Obesity is a condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat that can affect health and increase the risk of other conditions. It is considered a chronic and multifactorial disease, not just a matter of weight or appearance.
Which doctor treats obesity?
Obesity should be evaluated by a general practitioner initially, and by a nutritionist for dietary management. An internist and a cardiologist may be involved due to associated risk, and a general surgeon if bariatric surgery is considered. A psychologist can support the emotional process. You can find these specialists available.