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Docs can you explain what is a doctor called that treats obesity?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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.

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Answered 11/25/2014

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. Latania Akers-white answered

A Bariatrician: is a licensed physician who specializes in the medical treatment of overweight and obesity and its associated conditions.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Docs can you explain what is a doctor called that treats obesity?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Dr. Latania Akers-white answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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