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Docs can you explain what is a doctor called that treats obesity?
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Obesity: Different practitioners treat obesity. Dietitians can treat obesity through diet modification (R.D. degree). Some doctors can prescribe weight loss pills - you can even get these from your PMD. Bariatric surgeons treat obesity through employment of various weight loss surgical operations.
Answered 11/25/2014
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General practice: pretty much all primary care doctors should treat this. but in the meantime, you might find this amusing...https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1775472781/devils-diet
Answered 5/8/2015
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A Bariatrician: is a licensed physician who specializes in the medical treatment of overweight and obesity and its associated conditions.
Answered 9/28/2016
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