TOP 30 Obesity treatment in Bethesda, Maryland

Sheela Magge, MD is a renowned pediatric endocrinologist located at 6420 Rockledge Drive in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Magge is the director of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and holds the Lawson Wilkins Endowed Chair of Pediatric Endocrinology. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders in children and adolescents, with a focus on conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, pre-diabetes, obesity, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Dr. Magge is a dedicated clinician investigator committed to improving the lives of children with diabetes, obesity, and insulin resistance. She has received prestigious research awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for her work on dyslipidemia, cardiovascular risk factors, and cardiometabolic risk among adolescents. Dr. Magge is currently leading several NIH-funded studies on cardiometabolic risk factors in youth, including those at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Barbara Novak, MD is a renowned psychiatrist located at 4220 Silverwood Lane in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Novak is Board Certified and specializes in treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and various conflicts. She provides personalized care to patients of all ages, from "tweens" to older adults, in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. With a medical degree from the University of Virginia and residency training at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital, Dr. Novak brings years of experience to help her patients overcome mental and emotional challenges. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Novak has taught at Georgetown University School of Medicine, supervised mental health professionals, and worked with a psychiatric team at the Washington Center for Eating Disorders and Adolescent Obesity. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Patients praise her excellent communication, compassionate care, and collaborative approach to treatment.

At Dr. Tashko — Weight Loss & Integrative Endocrinology, we are committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care to each of our patients. Dr. Gerti Tashko, a distinguished expert in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, believes that developing meaningful relationships with patients is one of the most fulfilling aspects of his work. This philosophy has led to innovative changes in the practice of endocrinology, ensuring that each patient receives the highest level of care and attention.