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Providence Internist Doctors for Obesity (Weight Loss)

Type of Physician: Internist

What is a Internist?

A certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common illnesses and complex problems for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. General internists are trained in primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and treatment of problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. All internists are trained in the subspecialty areas of internal medicine including emergency internal medicine and critical care. Internists consult with surgeons when surgical management is indicated, and often act as consultants to other specialists.

Specialty: Internal Medicine

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Internist Doctors in Providence *

Anchor Medical Associates
Heidi J Dorris
1 Hoppin St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 793-8400

Anchor Medical Associates
Joan C Goddard
1 Hoppin St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 793-8400

Anchor Medical Associates
William T Mason
1 Hoppin St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 793-8400

Anchor Medical Associates
Robert S Mathieu
1 Hoppin St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 793-8400

Anchor Medical Associates
Diane R Siedlecki
1 Hoppin St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 793-8400

Anchor Medical Associates
Caroline A Troise
1 Hoppin St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 793-8400

Brown University Health Science Center
Sheila Raimondo
13 Brown St
Brown Univ Health Science Ctr
Providence, RI 02912
(401) 863-3954

Brown University Health Science Center
Edward A Wheeler
13 Brown St
Internal Medicine
Providence, RI 02912
(401) 863-3953

Women's Health
Kristin Anderson
111 Plain St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3355

Women's Health
Michelle S Anvar
111 Plain St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3355

Women's Health
Kimberly S Babb
111 Plain St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3355

University Medicine Foundation
Douglas L Blecker
111 Plain St
FL 2
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-1770

Andrew Bostom MD
Andrew Bostom
593 Eddy St
Renal Division
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-6460

Women's Health
Michele Cyr
111 Plain St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3355

Women's Health
Christine M Duffy
111 Plain St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3355

Rhode Island Hospital Ambulatory Patient Care Clinic
Mark J Fagan
593 Eddy St
FL 5
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-4741

Univeristy Medicine Foundation
Adriana Mirelle Hosu
593 Eddy St
FL 11
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3985

Univeristy Medicine Foundation
Saira Hussain
593 Eddy St
FL 11
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3985

Rhode Island Hospital
Omar Nasir Hyder
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-8450

Rhode Island Hospital
Jennifer Renee Jenkins
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-8450

University Medicine Foundation
Jennifer Jeremiah
111 Plain St
FL 2
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-1770

Univeristy Medicine Foundation
Jagan Kothapally
593 Eddy St
FL 11
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3985

Rhode Island Hospital
Ajita Kundaikar
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-8450

University Emergency Medicine Foundation
Andrew T Levinson
593 Eddy St
Hasbro Childrens Hospital
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-4000

Rhode Island Hospital Ambulatory Patient Care Clinic
Michael J Maher
593 Eddy St
FL 5
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-4741

Women's Health
Kelly A McGarry
111 Plain St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3355

Rhode Island Hospital Infectious Disease
Leonard A Mermel
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-5280

Univeristy Medicine Foundation
Jacqueline Michaud
593 Eddy St
FL 11
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3985

Women's Health
Anne W Moulton
111 Plain St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3355

Univeristy Medicine Foundation
Lina R Nemchenok
593 Eddy St
FL 11
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3985

University Medicine Foundation
Laura Ofstead
111 Plain St
FL 2
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-1770

Univeristy Medicine Foundation
Joel T Park
593 Eddy St
FL 11
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3985

Rhode Island Hospital Ambulatory Patient Care Clinic
Jack Schwartzwald
593 Eddy St
FL 5
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-4741

Women's Health
Dominick Tammaro
111 Plain St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-3355

Lewis R Weiner MD
Lewis R Weiner
1 Davol Sq
STE 304
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 369-7070

Women & Infants Hospital
Ghada Bourjeily
100 Dudley St
Department of Medicine FL FL 3
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 453-7950

Women's and Infants Hospital
Courtney Clark Bilodeau
101 Dudley St
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 274-1100

Women's and Infants Hospital
Meghan E Hayes
101 Dudley St
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 274-1100

Women & Infants Hospital
Lucia Larson
100 Dudley St
Department of Medicine FL FL 3
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 453-7950

Center for Womens Primary Care
Mara Linscott
100 Dudley St
FL 2nd
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 274-1100

Women & Infants Hospital
Niharika Mehta
100 Dudley St
Department of Medicine FL FL 3
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 453-7950

Women & Infants Hospital
Margaret Miller
100 Dudley St
Department of Medicine FL FL 3
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 453-7950

Women & Infants Hospital
Raymond O Powrie
100 Dudley St
Department of Medicine FL FL 3
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 453-7950

Women & Infants Hospital
Karen Rosene-Montella
100 Dudley St
Department of Medicine FL FL 3
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 453-7950

Rhode Island Cardiology Center
Alfred Buxton
2 Dudley St
STE 360
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 444-4581

University Medicine Foundation Inc
Joseph R Gaeta
235 Plain St
STE 307
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-1520

Rhode Island Cardiology Center
Peem Lorvidhaya
2 Dudley St
STE 360
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 444-4581

The Breast Health Center
Bachir Sakr
1 Blackstone Pl
FL 2
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 453-7540

David Steigman MD
David Steigman
235 Plain St
STE 306
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 331-7160

Richard B Turner MD
Richard B Turner
120 Dudley St
STE 204
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 421-3792

Hope Medical Group
Wadid Azer
770 N Main St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 455-3574

Capital Hill Health Center
Jose Gonzalez
40 Candace St
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 444-0415

Providence Community Health Centers
Jorge Gonzalez
40 Candace St
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 444-0550

Providence Community Health Centers
Gwyneth Granton
40 Candace St
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 444-0550

Pasquale Mastrostefano MD
Pasquale Mastrostefano
347 Broadway
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-1560

Hope Medical Group
Fadi Samaan
770 N Main St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 455-3574

Providence Community Health Centers
Beth A Toolan
40 Candace St
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 444-0550

Edward Olchowski MD & Sheldon Kaplan MD
Sheldon D Kaplan
827 N Main St
STE 1
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 273-6830

Edward Olchowski MD & Sheldon Kaplan MD
Edward C Olchowski
827 N Main St
STE 1
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 273-6830

Lynn H Sommerville MD PhD
Lynn H Sommerville
845 N Main St
STE 5
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-8338

University Medicine Foundation Inc
Francis X Basile
285 Governor St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 228-3490

University Medicine Foundation Inc
Thomas A Bledsoe
285 Governor St
STE 300
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 228-3480

Providence Community Health Centers
Suzanne Bornschein
239 Cranston St
Central Health Center
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 444-0580

Providence Community Health Centers
Francisco Jose Correa
239 Cranston St
Central Health Center
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 444-0580

Endocrine Treatment Center Inc
Michael D Hein
148 W River St
STE 2A
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 861-2233

University Medicine Foundation Inc
Michael P Johnson
285 Governor St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 228-3490

Christopher W Ley MD
Christopher W Ley
148 W River St
Ste 22b STE 22B
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 572-3887

University Medicine Foundation Inc
Jeanne M Oliva
285 Governor St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 228-3490

Emilio Rodriguez-Peris MD
Emilio Rodriguez-Peris
21 Peace St
St Joseph FL 5
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 383-6748

University Medicine Foundation Inc
J Mark Ryan
285 Governor St
STE 300
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 228-3480

Magdi Salmon MD
Magdi Salmon
21 Peace St
St Joseph FL 6
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-4326

University Medicine Foundation Inc
Tony C Wu
285 Governor St
FL 3
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 228-3490

David L Kitzes MD
David L Kitzes
1 Randall Sq
STE 307
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-8877

Providence Cardiology Inc
Jack H Klie
1 Randall Sq
STE 305
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 521-0700

Providence Community Health Centers
Susana T Segura
375 Allens Ave
Crossroads
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 861-2403

Marc Weinberg MD
Marc S Weinberg
1 Randall Sq
Ste 304 STE 304
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 228-3000

Providence VA Medical Center
Khaja N Ahmed
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100

Wayland Medical Associates
Geoffrey H Berg
160 Wayland Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-1221

Providence VA Medical Center
Guang Hu
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100

Providence VA Medical Center
Thomas William Jamieson
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100

Providence VA Medical Center
Thomas P O'Toole
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100

Providence VA Medical Center
Jessica Outwater-Benedetto
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100

Cahasee Health Center
Soneath Pond
1 Warren Way
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 444-0530

Wayland Medical Associates
Marina Rodriguez
160 Wayland Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-1221

Wayland Medical Associates
Richard J Ruggieri
160 Wayland Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-1221

Providence VA Medical Center
Parviz Shavandy
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100

Jean Smith MD
Jean F Smith
909 N Main St
STE B1
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 521-2002

Providence VA Medical Center
Amnita Takhar
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100

Providence VA Medical Center
Barbara J Weil
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100

Providence VA Medical Center
Karen L Woolfall-Quinn
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100

Rheumatology Associates
Yousaf Ali
49 Seekonk St
STE 1
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 351-2280

Michael Bonitati MD
Michael Bonitati
825 Chalkstone Ave
Emergency Dept
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-2000

University Medical Group
Dennis Botelho
825 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-6510

University Medical Group
Mark E Braun
877 Chalkstone Ave
Sleep Disorders FL FL 2
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-2145

Rheumatology Associates
John M Conte
49 Seekonk St
STE 1
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 351-2280

Rheumatology Associates
Harold Horwitz
49 Seekonk St
STE 1
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 351-2280

Rheumatology Associates
Marven Leftick
49 Seekonk St
STE 1
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 351-2280

University Medical Group
Michael B Macko
877 Chalkstone Ave
Sleep Disorders FL FL 2
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-2145

Rheumatology Associates
Patricia N Soscia
49 Seekonk St
STE 1
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 351-2280

University Medical Group
Mark R Bell
50 Maude St
Internal Medicine
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-5300

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Obesity

What is obesity?

The definition of obesity varies depending on what one reads, but in general, it is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount body fat. A certain amount of body fat is necessary for storing energy, heat insulation, shock absorption, and other functions. The normal amount of body fat (expressed as percentage of body fat) is between 25%-30% in women and 18%-23% in men. Women with over 30% body fat and men with over 25% body fat are considered obese.

The calculation of body mass index (BMI) has also been used in the definition of obesity. The body mass index (BMI) equals a person's weight in kilograms (kg) divided by their height in meters (m) squared. Since BMI describes body weight relative to height, it is strongly correlated with total body fat content in adults. "Obesity" is defined as a BMI of 30 and above.

How common is obesity?

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. One in three Americans is obese. The prevalence of obesity in children has increased markedly, with approximately 20%-25 % of children either overweight or obese. Obesity is also increasing rapidly throughout the world, and the incidence of obesity nearly doubled form 1991 to 1998.

What are the health risks associated with obesity?

Obesity is not just a cosmetic consideration; it is a dire health dilemma directly harmful to one's health. In the United States, roughly 300,000 deaths per year are directly related to obesity, and more than 80% of these deaths are in patients with a BMI (body mass index, which will be discussed later in this article) over 30. For patients with a BMI over 40, life expectancy is reduces significantly (as much as 20 years for men and 5 years for women ). Obesity also increases the risk of developing a number of chronic diseases including:

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Emergency Contact for Providence

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Providence Hospitals *

Hasbro Children's Hospital
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903
(401)444-4000

Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903
(401)444-4000

Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
101 Dudley St
Providence, RI 02905
(401)274-1100

Southern New England Rehabilitation Center
21 Peace St
Providence, RI 02907
(401)456-3000

St Joseph Health Services
21 Peace St
Providence, RI 02907
(401)456-3000

Providence VA Medical Center
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401)273-7100

Roger Williams Medical Center
825 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401)456-2000

Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Blvd
Providence, RI 02906
(401)455-6200

The Miriam Hospital
164 Summit Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401)793-2500

Bradley Hospital
1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)432-1000

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
200 High Service Ave
North Providence, RI 02904
(401)456-3000

Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
111 Brewster St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401)729-2000

Eleanor Slater Hospital Pastore Center
111 Howard Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)462-3085

Arbour-Fuller Hospital
200 May St
South Attleboro, MA 02703
(508)761-8500

Kent Hospital
455 Tollgate Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
(401)737-7000

Sturdy Memorial Hospital
211 Park St
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508)222-5200

Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island
116 Eddie Dowling Hwy
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401)766-0800

Landmark Medical Center
115 Cass Ave
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401)769-4100

Saint Anne's Hospital
795 Middle St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)674-5600

Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Ave
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)679-3131

Taunton State Hospital
60 Hodges Ave
Taunton, MA 02780
(508)977-3000

Morton Hospital & Medical Center
88 Washington St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508)828-7000

Eleanor Slater Hospital Zambarano Unit
2090 Wallum Lake Rd
Pascoag, RI 02859
(401)567-5400

Milford Regional Medical Center
14 Prospect St
Milford, MA 01757
(508)473-1190

Newport Hospital
11 Friendship St
Newport, RI 02840
(401)846-6400

Boston VA Healthcare System Brockton
940 Belmont St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508)583-4500

New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital
4499 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508)995-6900

Kindred Specialty Hospital Stoughton
909 Sumner St
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781)297-8411

Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center
235 N Pearl St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508)427-3000

Day Kimball Hospital
320 Pomfret St
Putnam, CT 06260
(860)928-6541

Hubbard Regional Hospital
340 Thompson Rd
Webster, MA 01570
(508)943-2600

New England Sinai Hospital & Rehabilitation Center
150 York St
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781)344-0600

South County Hospital
100 Kenyon Ave
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401)782-8000

Caritas Norwood Hospital
800 Washington St
Norwood, MA 02062
(781)769-4000

St Luke's Hospital
101 Page St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508)997-1515

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
680 Centre St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508)941-7000

Westwood Lodge Hospital
45 Clapboardtree St
Westwood, MA 02090
(781)762-7764

Massachusetts Hospital School
3 Randolph St
Canton, MA 02021
(781)828-2440

Kindred Specialty Hospital Braintree
2001 Washington St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781)848-2600

Kindred Specialty Hospital Natick
67 Union St
Natick, MA 01760
(508)650-7630

MetroWest Medical Center Framingham Union Hospital
115 Lincoln St
Framingham, MA 01702
(508)383-1000

MetroWest Medical Center Leonard Morse Hospital
67 Union St
Natick, MA 01760
(508)650-7000

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough
150 Flanders Rd
Westborough, MA 01581
(508)870-2222

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham
148 Chestnut St
Needham, MA 02492
(781)453-3000

Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital
250 Pond St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781)848-5353

VA Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury Campus
1400 VFW Pkwy
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617)323-7700

South Shore Hospital
55 Fogg Rd
Weymouth, MA 02190
(781)340-8000

Milton Hospital
92 Highland St
Milton, MA 02186
(617)696-4600

Westborough State Hospital
288 Lyman St
Westborough, MA 01581
(508)616-2100

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