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3 verified obesity and weight doctors practice in and around La Jolla, California. Each one has an active license we checked, board certifications on record, and a signed, dated attestation that they follow the current guidelines. If you are looking for a good obesity and weight doctor near you, start with the facts on each card rather than star ratings: license verified, board-certified, attestation date, screening date, and no supplement, peptide, or compounded drug sales.
Cardiologist, Preventive cardiologist · La Jolla, CA
Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego and founding director of the Step Family Foundation Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, focusing on preventive cardiology and women's cardiovascular health.
Listed from public sources and screened against our eligibility rules. Not yet claimed or attested to guideline-based care.
Lipidologist, Cardiologist · La Jolla, CA
Physician certified in clinical lipidology by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, practicing at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA. Lipidologists manage cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoprotein(a) with guideline-based care.
Listed from public sources and screened against our eligibility rules. Not yet claimed or attested to guideline-based care.
Cardiologist, Preventive cardiologist · La Jolla, CA
Dr. Michael Wilkinson is a heart doctor at UC San Diego who directs a clinic for complex cholesterol problems. He treats inherited cholesterol disorders and helps patients lower their risk of heart attack and stroke.
Listed from public sources and screened against our eligibility rules. Not yet claimed or attested to guideline-based care.
Each provider's license is verified against the national registry, board certifications are recorded, their public presence is screened by a person, and they sign a dated attestation that they follow the current society guidelines for the conditions they treat. Attestations renew every year and a random sample is audited monthly.
No. Ratings are easy to manipulate and say little about whether care follows the evidence. Every card shows facts you can check instead: license verified, board certifications, attestation date, and screening date.
Telemedicine providers must be licensed in the state where you are located during the visit. Use the telemedicine filter in search to see who is licensed for California.
Yes. Providers pay a monthly subscription to be listed after they pass verification. Payment never changes who passes review or how organic results are ordered. Featured placement is always labeled.
Ask them. A guideline-based obesity and weight doctor can tell you which society guideline they follow and why each treatment is recommended. Our guideline hubs explain in plain language what good care looks like for each condition, including red flags like supplements or compounded drugs sold as treatment.
Vetting methodology reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Alo, DO, FACC. Listings are paid subscriptions from verified clinicians; payment never changes review outcomes or organic order. Attestations are self-reported and spot audited. This page is informational and not medical advice. How we vet.
