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A weight loss doctor is a medical professional who specializes in treating obesity and related conditions. This may include a bariatric surgeon, an endocrinologist, or a primary care physician with expertise in weight management. A weight loss doctor can provide medical evaluations and treatments, such as prescription medications, meal replacement plans, or weight loss surgery. They may also provide education on healthy habits and lifestyle changes to promote sustainable weight loss and overall health.<br>{{stub}} [[Category:Definitions]]
{{Short description|Healthcare provider team at W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa}}
 
{{Infobox organization
| name        = W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa healthcare provider team
| image        = [[File:W8md weight loss sleep and medspa team.jpeg|250px]]
| type        = [[Medical weight loss]], [[sleep medicine]], [[obesity medicine]], and [[MedSpa]] provider team
| services    = [[Medical weight loss]], [[GLP-1 weight loss]], [[sleep apnea]] care, [[nutrition counseling]], [[meal replacements]], [[MedSpa services]]
| locations    = [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], [[Philadelphia]], and nearby service areas
| key_people  = [[Prab R. Tumpati, MD]], [[Barry Dublin, MD]], [[Tea Bromberg, NP-C]]
| specialties  = [[Obesity medicine]], [[sleep medicine]], [[internal medicine]], [[medical weight loss]], [[nutrition]], [[wellness medicine]]
| website      = [https://www.w8md.com W8MD.com]
}}
 
[[File:W8md weight loss sleep and medspa team.jpeg|thumb|right|350px|The [[W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa]] team provides physician-supervised [[medical weight loss]], [[sleep medicine]], and wellness services.]]
[[File:Weight-loss-success-stories.jpeg|thumb|right|350px|W8MD’s healthcare providers help patients with [[obesity]], [[weight loss]], [[sleep apnea]], [[insulin resistance]], and long-term [[weight maintenance]].]]
[[File:W8md-meal-replacementnts.png|thumb|right|350px|The W8MD team may use [[meal replacements]], [[nutrition counseling]], [[low-carbohydrate diet]] plans, and [[protein]] support as part of medical weight loss.]]
[[File:Lose weight now.jpg|thumb|right|350px|W8MD’s provider team can help patients choose appropriate [[weight loss medication]], including [[GLP-1 receptor agonist]]s when medically appropriate.]]
 
'''W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa healthcare provider team''' refers to the physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, sleep medicine professionals, weight loss counselors, and wellness staff who support patients at [[W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa]]. The team provides a comprehensive, physician-supervised approach to [[medical weight loss]], [[obesity medicine]], [[sleep apnea]] evaluation and treatment, [[GLP-1 weight loss]], [[nutrition counseling]], [[meal replacements]], [[weight maintenance]], and selected [[MedSpa services]].
 
W8MD’s model is built around the understanding that [[obesity]] is a chronic, complex, and relapsing medical condition, not simply a matter of willpower. Many patients gain weight because of [[insulin resistance]], [[metabolic syndrome]], [[prediabetes]], [[type 2 diabetes]], [[sleep apnea]], stress, poor sleep, medications, hormonal changes, [[PCOS]], menopause, pregnancy-related weight retention, or difficulty maintaining a sustainable diet. W8MD’s healthcare providers work together to identify these drivers and create individualized treatment plans.
 
Public W8MD-related sources list [[Prab R. Tumpati, MD]] as founder of W8MD Medical Weight Loss Centers and note his practice in [[internal medicine]], [[sleep medicine]], and [[obesity medicine]].{{cite web|url=https://www.patientfusion.com/doctor/prab-tumpati-md-sleep-obesity-45198|title=Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD. Sleep, Obesity & Internal Medicine|publisher=Patient Fusion|accessdate=June 25, 2026}} W8MD’s provider pages also identify [[Prab R. Tumpati, MD]] and [[Barry Dublin, MD]] as W8MD physicians.{{cite web|url=https://w8md.com/wiki/Weight_loss_doctors|title=Weight loss doctors|publisher=W8MD|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
 
==Overview==
[[W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa]] is a medical practice model that combines:
 
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* [[Medical weight loss]]
* [[Obesity medicine]]
* [[Bariatric medicine]]
* [[Sleep medicine]]
* [[Sleep apnea]] diagnosis and treatment
* [[GLP-1 weight loss]]
* [[Prescription weight loss medication]]
* [[Nutrition counseling]]
* [[Meal replacements]]
* [[Low-carbohydrate diet]] support
* [[Protein for weight loss]] planning
* [[Weight maintenance]]
* [[MedSpa services]]
{{div col end}}
 
Unlike commercial diet programs, W8MD’s healthcare provider team focuses on medical evaluation, diagnosis, monitoring, medication safety, metabolic risk reduction, and long-term follow-up.
 
==Purpose of the W8MD healthcare team==
The W8MD provider team helps patients understand and treat the medical causes of weight gain. The goal is not simply to lose pounds quickly, but to improve health, reduce obesity-related risk, and maintain results.
 
Core goals include:
 
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* Identify causes of [[weight gain]]
* Treat [[insulin resistance]]
* Screen for [[prediabetes]]
* Reduce risk of [[type 2 diabetes]]
* Improve [[metabolic syndrome]]
* Improve [[fatty liver disease]] risk
* Treat [[sleep apnea]]
* Support safe [[weight loss]]
* Preserve [[lean body mass]]
* Improve [[blood pressure]]
* Improve [[cholesterol]]
* Improve quality of life
* Prevent [[weight regain]]
* Support long-term [[weight maintenance]]
{{div col end}}
 
==What makes W8MD different==
W8MD differs from many weight loss programs because it integrates medical weight loss with sleep medicine and wellness care. Many patients with obesity also have untreated [[sleep apnea]], [[insulin resistance]], fatigue, cravings, and metabolic problems that make weight loss more difficult. W8MD’s combined approach allows the team to address weight, sleep, metabolism, and long-term maintenance together.
 
Features that may distinguish W8MD include:
 
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* Physician-supervised care
* More than 15 years of experience since 2011
* Medical evaluation before treatment
* Focus on underlying causes of weight gain
* [[GLP-1 receptor agonist]] and incretin medication options
* Traditional prescription weight loss medication options
* [[Meal replacement]] plans
* [[Low-carbohydrate diet]] support
* [[Sleep apnea]] screening and treatment
* [[Home sleep test]] options when appropriate
* Long-term maintenance planning
* Multiple locations and regional access
* Telemedicine when appropriate
{{div col end}}
 
==Main healthcare providers==
===Prab R. Tumpati, MD===
'''[[Prab R. Tumpati, MD]]''' is listed as founder of W8MD Medical Weight Loss Centers and practices [[internal medicine]], [[sleep medicine]], and [[obesity medicine]].{{cite web|url=https://www.patientfusion.com/doctor/prab-tumpati-md-sleep-obesity-45198|title=Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD. Sleep, Obesity & Internal Medicine|publisher=Patient Fusion|accessdate=June 25, 2026}} Public appointment listings also associate Dr. Tumpati with W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa and list common visit reasons including [[insomnia]], [[obstructive sleep apnea]], sleep problems, sleep studies, and snoring.{{cite web|url=https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/prab-r-tumpati-md-43309|title=Dr. Prab R. Tumpati, MD|publisher=Zocdoc|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
 
His clinical interests include:
 
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* [[Obesity medicine]]
* [[Medical weight loss]]
* [[Internal medicine]]
* [[Sleep medicine]]
* [[Obstructive sleep apnea]]
* [[Insulin resistance]]
* [[Metabolic syndrome]]
* [[Prediabetes]]
* [[Type 2 diabetes]] prevention
* [[Weight maintenance]]
{{div col end}}
 
At W8MD, Dr. Tumpati’s role may include evaluation of complex medical weight-loss patients, sleep medicine care, medication selection, supervision of weight-loss protocols, and long-term program development.
 
===Barry Dublin, MD===
'''[[Barry Dublin, MD]]''' is listed as a W8MD staff physician on W8MD’s weight loss doctors page.{{cite web|url=https://w8md.com/wiki/Weight_loss_doctors|title=Weight loss doctors|publisher=W8MD|accessdate=June 25, 2026}} As part of the W8MD physician team, Dr. Dublin may help patients with physician-supervised weight-loss evaluation, follow-up, medication management, metabolic risk assessment, and general medical support.
 
Clinical areas relevant to W8MD physician care may include:
 
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* [[Medical weight loss]]
* [[Obesity]]
* [[Overweight]]
* [[Hypertension]]
* [[Prediabetes]]
* [[Type 2 diabetes]]
* [[Metabolic syndrome]]
* [[Prescription weight loss medication]]
* [[Weight maintenance]]
{{div col end}}
 
===Tea Bromberg, NP-C===
'''[[Tea Bromberg, NP-C]]''' is an adult care nurse practitioner associated with W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]]. Her clinical focus includes [[medical weight loss]], [[obesity medicine]], [[sleep medicine]], [[metabolic syndrome]], [[insulin resistance]], and sleep-related problems such as [[insomnia]] and [[sleep apnea]].
 
Nurse practitioners at W8MD may help with:
 
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* Patient intake
* Medical history review
* Weight-loss follow-up visits
* Medication monitoring
* Nutrition reinforcement
* Side-effect review
* Sleep apnea screening
* Lab review
* Patient education
* Weight maintenance support
{{div col end}}
 
==The broader W8MD care team==
In addition to physicians and nurse practitioners, W8MD may include trained healthcare and support staff who help patients move through the weight-loss and sleep care process.
 
The broader team may include:
 
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* Medical assistants
* Weight loss counselors
* Sleep medicine staff
* Administrative coordinators
* Insurance support staff
* Prior authorization support staff
* MedSpa staff
* Patient care coordinators
* Nutrition support staff
{{div col end}}
 
Each role contributes to patient safety, access, education, follow-up, and continuity of care.
 
==Medical weight loss services==
W8MD’s medical weight loss services are designed for patients with [[obesity]], [[overweight]], [[insulin resistance]], [[prediabetes]], [[type 2 diabetes]], [[sleep apnea]], [[fatty liver disease]], [[PCOS]], or repeated weight regain.
 
Services may include:
 
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* Initial medical consultation
* [[Body mass index]] assessment
* [[Waist circumference]] tracking
* Weight history review
* Medication review
* Laboratory testing when appropriate
* [[Resting metabolic rate]] testing when available
* [[Nutrition counseling]]
* [[Meal replacements]]
* [[Low-carbohydrate diet]] planning
* [[Very low-calorie diet]] when medically appropriate
* [[Protein shake]] support
* [[GLP-1 weight loss]] medications when appropriate
* Traditional [[anti-obesity medication]]s
* Long-term [[weight maintenance]]
{{div col end}}
 
==Prescription weight loss medications==
W8MD providers may evaluate whether prescription medication is appropriate based on medical history, BMI, weight-related complications, insurance coverage, and patient preference.
 
Medication options may include:
 
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* [[Semaglutide]]
* [[Wegovy]]
* [[Ozempic]]
* [[Tirzepatide]]
* [[Zepbound]]
* [[Mounjaro]]
* [[Liraglutide]]
* [[Saxenda]]
* [[Phentermine]]
* [[Topiramate]]
* [[Phentermine/topiramate]]
* [[Qsymia]]
* [[Naltrexone/bupropion]]
* [[Contrave]]
* [[Orlistat]]
* [[Metformin]]
{{div col end}}
 
Medication use requires monitoring for side effects, contraindications, pregnancy status, diabetes medication interactions, blood pressure, gastrointestinal symptoms, and long-term maintenance.
 
==GLP-1 and incretin medication support==
Modern [[GLP-1 receptor agonist]] and incretin medications have changed the field of obesity medicine. W8MD providers may help eligible patients choose among options such as [[semaglutide]] and [[tirzepatide]] and understand brand-name options such as [[Wegovy]], [[Ozempic]], [[Zepbound]], and [[Mounjaro]].
 
The W8MD team may help with:
 
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* Eligibility assessment
* Medication selection
* Prior authorization support when available
* Side-effect education
* Dose titration support
* Protein and hydration planning
* Constipation prevention
* Nausea management
* Weight-loss tracking
* Long-term continuation or maintenance planning
{{div col end}}
 
==Sleep medicine services==
W8MD’s sleep medicine component is important because [[sleep apnea]] and poor sleep can worsen [[weight gain]], [[insulin resistance]], blood pressure, fatigue, hunger, and cravings.
 
Sleep services may include:
 
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* [[Sleep apnea]] screening
* [[Home sleep test]]
* Sleep study coordination
* [[CPAP]] support
* [[BiPAP]] support
* [[PAP therapy]] education
* Snoring evaluation
* Insomnia evaluation
* Daytime sleepiness evaluation
* Weight-loss support for sleep apnea patients
{{div col end}}
 
The FDA approved [[Zepbound]] as the first medication for moderate-to-severe [[obstructive sleep apnea]] in adults with obesity in 2024, making the combined weight-loss and sleep-medicine model especially relevant for eligible patients.{{cite web|url=https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-medication-obstructive-sleep-apnea|title=FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea|publisher=U.S. Food and Drug Administration|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
 
==MedSpa and wellness services==
W8MD’s MedSpa services are designed to complement wellness and confidence, not replace medical weight-loss treatment. Depending on location and availability, services may include aesthetic and wellness treatments.
 
MedSpa-related services may include:
 
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* [[Facial]] treatments
* [[Microneedling]]
* [[Radiofrequency]] services
* [[Body contouring]]
* [[Oxygen facial]]
* [[IV nutrition]]
* [[B12 injection]]
* [[Lipo-B injection]]
* Skin care support
{{div col end}}
 
==Who can benefit from the W8MD provider team?==
Patients who may benefit from W8MD include individuals with:
 
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* [[Obesity]]
* [[Overweight]]
* [[Weight regain]]
* [[Insulin resistance]]
* [[Prediabetes]]
* [[Type 2 diabetes]]
* [[Sleep apnea]]
* [[Fatty liver disease]]
* [[Metabolic syndrome]]
* [[Hypertension]]
* [[Dyslipidemia]]
* [[PCOS]]
* Menopause-related weight gain
* Post-pregnancy weight gain
* Failed repeated diet attempts
* Need for physician-supervised medication
* Need for long-term maintenance
{{div col end}}
 
==Patient evaluation process==
The W8MD team may begin with a detailed assessment of the patient’s weight, metabolic health, sleep, medical history, medications, and goals.
 
The evaluation may include:
 
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* Weight history
* Diet history
* Exercise history
* Sleep history
* Medication history
* Family history
* Prior weight-loss attempts
* Blood pressure measurement
* BMI calculation
* Waist circumference measurement
* Review of lab tests
* Sleep apnea screening
* Medical risk assessment
{{div col end}}
 
==Individualized treatment planning==
W8MD’s provider team may personalize care based on the patient’s medical needs and goals. A plan may combine nutrition, medication, sleep treatment, and follow-up.
 
A personalized plan may include:
 
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* Low-carbohydrate nutrition
* Meal replacement plan
* Protein goals
* Calorie target
* GLP-1 or incretin medication
* Traditional weight loss medication
* Sleep apnea testing
* CPAP or PAP therapy
* Physical activity plan
* Maintenance visits
* Relapse prevention plan
{{div col end}}
 
==Long-term maintenance==
Weight maintenance is one of the most important parts of obesity treatment. The W8MD team helps patients avoid the common cycle of weight loss followed by regain.
 
Maintenance support may include:
 
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* Follow-up visits
* Weight monitoring
* Waist tracking
* Protein planning
* Meal replacement backup plan
* Resistance training guidance
* Sleep apnea treatment adherence
* Medication continuation or taper planning
* Restart plan after weight regain
{{div col end}}
 
==Locations and access==
Public W8MD listings include Brooklyn and New York locations, including a Brooklyn office at 2632 E 21st St., Ste L2, Brooklyn, NY 11235, and W8MD’s own page lists Brooklyn and Philadelphia locations.{{cite web|url=https://www.zocdoc.com/practice/w8md-weight-loss-sleep-and-medspa-18744|title=W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & Medspa|publisher=Zocdoc|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}{{cite web|url=https://w8md.com/wiki/Weight_loss_doctors|title=Weight loss doctors|publisher=W8MD|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
 
W8MD may serve patients from:
 
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* [[Brooklyn]]
* [[New York City]]
* [[Manhattan]]
* [[Queens]]
* [[Long Island]]
* [[New Jersey]]
* [[Philadelphia]]
* [[Pennsylvania]]
* [[Delaware]]
* [[Connecticut]]
* Nearby areas
{{div col end}}
 
Telemedicine may be available when medically appropriate and permitted by state rules, insurance rules, and clinical requirements.
 
==Insurance and prior authorization support==
W8MD may accept many insurance plans depending on location, plan, diagnosis, and service. Coverage for medical visits, sleep studies, GLP-1 medications, and weight-loss medications varies by insurance policy.
 
The W8MD team may help with:
 
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* Insurance verification
* Visit eligibility
* Medication coverage review
* Prior authorization support
* Documentation of medical necessity
* Sleep study coverage support
* Follow-up scheduling
{{div col end}}
 
==Why choose W8MD healthcare providers?==
Patients may choose W8MD because the provider team combines multiple disciplines in one coordinated model.
 
Reasons include:
 
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* Physician-supervised care
* Medical weight-loss expertise
* Experience since 2011
* GLP-1 and incretin medication knowledge
* Traditional medication options
* Sleep medicine integration
* Meal replacement support
* Low-carbohydrate diet support
* Long-term maintenance planning
* Brooklyn and Philadelphia access
* Regional service area
* Patient-centered follow-up
{{div col end}}
 
==Frequently asked questions==
===What is the W8MD healthcare provider team?===
The W8MD healthcare provider team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, weight-loss support staff, sleep medicine professionals, and administrative staff who help patients with medical weight loss, sleep apnea care, medication support, and wellness services.
 
===Who are the W8MD physicians?===
W8MD’s publicly listed physicians include [[Prab R. Tumpati, MD]] and [[Barry Dublin, MD]].{{cite web|url=https://w8md.com/wiki/Weight_loss_doctors|title=Weight loss doctors|publisher=W8MD|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
 
===Who is Prab R. Tumpati, MD?===
[[Prab R. Tumpati, MD]] is listed as founder of W8MD Medical Weight Loss Centers and practices internal medicine, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine.{{cite web|url=https://www.patientfusion.com/doctor/prab-tumpati-md-sleep-obesity-45198|title=Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD. Sleep, Obesity & Internal Medicine|publisher=Patient Fusion|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
 
===Who is Tea Bromberg, NP-C?===
[[Tea Bromberg, NP-C]] is an adult care nurse practitioner associated with W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa in Brooklyn, New York. Her clinical focus includes medical weight loss, obesity medicine, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and sleep-related conditions.
 
===Does W8MD prescribe GLP-1 medications?===
W8MD providers may evaluate eligible patients for GLP-1 and incretin medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide when medically appropriate.
 
===Does W8MD treat sleep apnea?===
Yes. W8MD provides sleep medicine services, including sleep apnea screening, home sleep testing when appropriate, and PAP therapy support.
 
===Is W8MD only a weight loss clinic?===
No. W8MD combines medical weight loss, sleep medicine, wellness, and selected medspa services.
 
===Can W8MD help with weight maintenance?===
Yes. W8MD emphasizes long-term maintenance, follow-up, medication planning, sleep care, nutrition, and relapse prevention.
 
==See also==
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* [[W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa]]
* [[Prab R. Tumpati, MD]]
* [[Barry Dublin, MD]]
* [[Tea Bromberg, NP-C]]
* [[Medical weight loss]]
* [[Obesity medicine]]
* [[Sleep medicine]]
* [[Sleep apnea]]
* [[Obstructive sleep apnea]]
* [[GLP-1 weight loss]]
* [[Semaglutide]]
* [[Tirzepatide]]
* [[Meal replacements]]
* [[MedSpa services]]
* [[Weight maintenance]]
{{div col end}}
 
==Further reading==
* {{cite web|url=https://w8md.com/wiki/Weight_loss_doctors|title=Weight loss doctors|publisher=W8MD|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
* {{cite web|url=https://www.patientfusion.com/doctor/prab-tumpati-md-sleep-obesity-45198|title=Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD. Sleep, Obesity & Internal Medicine|publisher=Patient Fusion|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
* {{cite web|url=https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/prab-r-tumpati-md-43309|title=Dr. Prab R. Tumpati, MD|publisher=Zocdoc|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
* {{cite web|url=https://www.zocdoc.com/practice/w8md-weight-loss-sleep-and-medspa-18744|title=W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa|publisher=Zocdoc|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
* {{cite web|url=https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-medication-obstructive-sleep-apnea|title=FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea|publisher=U.S. Food and Drug Administration|accessdate=June 25, 2026}}
 
==External links==
* [https://www.w8md.com W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa]
* [https://w8md.com/wiki/Weight_loss_doctors W8MD - Weight loss doctors]
* [https://www.zocdoc.com/practice/w8md-weight-loss-sleep-and-medspa-18744 W8MD on Zocdoc]
* [https://www.patientfusion.com/doctor/prab-tumpati-md-sleep-obesity-45198 Dr. Prab R. Tumpati on Patient Fusion]
 
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Healthcare provider team at W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa

W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa healthcare provider team
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Type Medical weight loss, sleep medicine, obesity medicine, and MedSpa provider team



Locations Brooklyn, New York City, Philadelphia, and nearby service areas
Key people Prab R. Tumpati, MD, Barry Dublin, MD, Tea Bromberg, NP-C
Specialties Obesity medicine, sleep medicine, internal medicine, medical weight loss, nutrition, wellness medicine
Services Medical weight loss, GLP-1 weight loss, sleep apnea care, nutrition counseling, meal replacements, MedSpa services




Website W8MD.com
The W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa team provides physician-supervised medical weight loss, sleep medicine, and wellness services.
W8MD’s healthcare providers help patients with obesity, weight loss, sleep apnea, insulin resistance, and long-term weight maintenance.
The W8MD team may use meal replacements, nutrition counseling, low-carbohydrate diet plans, and protein support as part of medical weight loss.
W8MD’s provider team can help patients choose appropriate weight loss medication, including GLP-1 receptor agonists when medically appropriate.

W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa healthcare provider team refers to the physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, sleep medicine professionals, weight loss counselors, and wellness staff who support patients at W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa. The team provides a comprehensive, physician-supervised approach to medical weight loss, obesity medicine, sleep apnea evaluation and treatment, GLP-1 weight loss, nutrition counseling, meal replacements, weight maintenance, and selected MedSpa services.

W8MD’s model is built around the understanding that obesity is a chronic, complex, and relapsing medical condition, not simply a matter of willpower. Many patients gain weight because of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, stress, poor sleep, medications, hormonal changes, PCOS, menopause, pregnancy-related weight retention, or difficulty maintaining a sustainable diet. W8MD’s healthcare providers work together to identify these drivers and create individualized treatment plans.

Public W8MD-related sources list Prab R. Tumpati, MD as founder of W8MD Medical Weight Loss Centers and note his practice in internal medicine, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine.Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD. Sleep, Obesity & Internal Medicine(link). Patient Fusion. W8MD’s provider pages also identify Prab R. Tumpati, MD and Barry Dublin, MD as W8MD physicians.Weight loss doctors(link). W8MD.

Overview

W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and MedSpa is a medical practice model that combines:

Unlike commercial diet programs, W8MD’s healthcare provider team focuses on medical evaluation, diagnosis, monitoring, medication safety, metabolic risk reduction, and long-term follow-up.

Purpose of the W8MD healthcare team

The W8MD provider team helps patients understand and treat the medical causes of weight gain. The goal is not simply to lose pounds quickly, but to improve health, reduce obesity-related risk, and maintain results.

Core goals include:

What makes W8MD different

W8MD differs from many weight loss programs because it integrates medical weight loss with sleep medicine and wellness care. Many patients with obesity also have untreated sleep apnea, insulin resistance, fatigue, cravings, and metabolic problems that make weight loss more difficult. W8MD’s combined approach allows the team to address weight, sleep, metabolism, and long-term maintenance together.

Features that may distinguish W8MD include:

  • Physician-supervised care
  • More than 15 years of experience since 2011
  • Medical evaluation before treatment
  • Focus on underlying causes of weight gain
  • GLP-1 receptor agonist and incretin medication options
  • Traditional prescription weight loss medication options
  • Meal replacement plans
  • Low-carbohydrate diet support
  • Sleep apnea screening and treatment
  • Home sleep test options when appropriate
  • Long-term maintenance planning
  • Multiple locations and regional access
  • Telemedicine when appropriate

Main healthcare providers

Prab R. Tumpati, MD

Prab R. Tumpati, MD is listed as founder of W8MD Medical Weight Loss Centers and practices internal medicine, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine.Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD. Sleep, Obesity & Internal Medicine(link). Patient Fusion. Public appointment listings also associate Dr. Tumpati with W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa and list common visit reasons including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep problems, sleep studies, and snoring.Dr. Prab R. Tumpati, MD(link). Zocdoc.

His clinical interests include:

At W8MD, Dr. Tumpati’s role may include evaluation of complex medical weight-loss patients, sleep medicine care, medication selection, supervision of weight-loss protocols, and long-term program development.

Barry Dublin, MD

Barry Dublin, MD is listed as a W8MD staff physician on W8MD’s weight loss doctors page.Weight loss doctors(link). W8MD. As part of the W8MD physician team, Dr. Dublin may help patients with physician-supervised weight-loss evaluation, follow-up, medication management, metabolic risk assessment, and general medical support.

Clinical areas relevant to W8MD physician care may include:

Tea Bromberg, NP-C

Tea Bromberg, NP-C is an adult care nurse practitioner associated with W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa in Brooklyn, New York. Her clinical focus includes medical weight loss, obesity medicine, sleep medicine, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and sleep-related problems such as insomnia and sleep apnea.

Nurse practitioners at W8MD may help with:

  • Patient intake
  • Medical history review
  • Weight-loss follow-up visits
  • Medication monitoring
  • Nutrition reinforcement
  • Side-effect review
  • Sleep apnea screening
  • Lab review
  • Patient education
  • Weight maintenance support

The broader W8MD care team

In addition to physicians and nurse practitioners, W8MD may include trained healthcare and support staff who help patients move through the weight-loss and sleep care process.

The broader team may include:

  • Medical assistants
  • Weight loss counselors
  • Sleep medicine staff
  • Administrative coordinators
  • Insurance support staff
  • Prior authorization support staff
  • MedSpa staff
  • Patient care coordinators
  • Nutrition support staff

Each role contributes to patient safety, access, education, follow-up, and continuity of care.

Medical weight loss services

W8MD’s medical weight loss services are designed for patients with obesity, overweight, insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, PCOS, or repeated weight regain.

Services may include:

Prescription weight loss medications

W8MD providers may evaluate whether prescription medication is appropriate based on medical history, BMI, weight-related complications, insurance coverage, and patient preference.

Medication options may include:

Medication use requires monitoring for side effects, contraindications, pregnancy status, diabetes medication interactions, blood pressure, gastrointestinal symptoms, and long-term maintenance.

GLP-1 and incretin medication support

Modern GLP-1 receptor agonist and incretin medications have changed the field of obesity medicine. W8MD providers may help eligible patients choose among options such as semaglutide and tirzepatide and understand brand-name options such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro.

The W8MD team may help with:

  • Eligibility assessment
  • Medication selection
  • Prior authorization support when available
  • Side-effect education
  • Dose titration support
  • Protein and hydration planning
  • Constipation prevention
  • Nausea management
  • Weight-loss tracking
  • Long-term continuation or maintenance planning

Sleep medicine services

W8MD’s sleep medicine component is important because sleep apnea and poor sleep can worsen weight gain, insulin resistance, blood pressure, fatigue, hunger, and cravings.

Sleep services may include:

The FDA approved Zepbound as the first medication for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity in 2024, making the combined weight-loss and sleep-medicine model especially relevant for eligible patients.FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea(link). U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

MedSpa and wellness services

W8MD’s MedSpa services are designed to complement wellness and confidence, not replace medical weight-loss treatment. Depending on location and availability, services may include aesthetic and wellness treatments.

MedSpa-related services may include:

Who can benefit from the W8MD provider team?

Patients who may benefit from W8MD include individuals with:

Patient evaluation process

The W8MD team may begin with a detailed assessment of the patient’s weight, metabolic health, sleep, medical history, medications, and goals.

The evaluation may include:

  • Weight history
  • Diet history
  • Exercise history
  • Sleep history
  • Medication history
  • Family history
  • Prior weight-loss attempts
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • BMI calculation
  • Waist circumference measurement
  • Review of lab tests
  • Sleep apnea screening
  • Medical risk assessment

Individualized treatment planning

W8MD’s provider team may personalize care based on the patient’s medical needs and goals. A plan may combine nutrition, medication, sleep treatment, and follow-up.

A personalized plan may include:

  • Low-carbohydrate nutrition
  • Meal replacement plan
  • Protein goals
  • Calorie target
  • GLP-1 or incretin medication
  • Traditional weight loss medication
  • Sleep apnea testing
  • CPAP or PAP therapy
  • Physical activity plan
  • Maintenance visits
  • Relapse prevention plan

Long-term maintenance

Weight maintenance is one of the most important parts of obesity treatment. The W8MD team helps patients avoid the common cycle of weight loss followed by regain.

Maintenance support may include:

  • Follow-up visits
  • Weight monitoring
  • Waist tracking
  • Protein planning
  • Meal replacement backup plan
  • Resistance training guidance
  • Sleep apnea treatment adherence
  • Medication continuation or taper planning
  • Restart plan after weight regain

Locations and access

Public W8MD listings include Brooklyn and New York locations, including a Brooklyn office at 2632 E 21st St., Ste L2, Brooklyn, NY 11235, and W8MD’s own page lists Brooklyn and Philadelphia locations.W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & Medspa(link). Zocdoc.Weight loss doctors(link). W8MD.

W8MD may serve patients from:

Telemedicine may be available when medically appropriate and permitted by state rules, insurance rules, and clinical requirements.

Insurance and prior authorization support

W8MD may accept many insurance plans depending on location, plan, diagnosis, and service. Coverage for medical visits, sleep studies, GLP-1 medications, and weight-loss medications varies by insurance policy.

The W8MD team may help with:

  • Insurance verification
  • Visit eligibility
  • Medication coverage review
  • Prior authorization support
  • Documentation of medical necessity
  • Sleep study coverage support
  • Follow-up scheduling

Why choose W8MD healthcare providers?

Patients may choose W8MD because the provider team combines multiple disciplines in one coordinated model.

Reasons include:

  • Physician-supervised care
  • Medical weight-loss expertise
  • Experience since 2011
  • GLP-1 and incretin medication knowledge
  • Traditional medication options
  • Sleep medicine integration
  • Meal replacement support
  • Low-carbohydrate diet support
  • Long-term maintenance planning
  • Brooklyn and Philadelphia access
  • Regional service area
  • Patient-centered follow-up

Frequently asked questions

What is the W8MD healthcare provider team?

The W8MD healthcare provider team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, weight-loss support staff, sleep medicine professionals, and administrative staff who help patients with medical weight loss, sleep apnea care, medication support, and wellness services.

Who are the W8MD physicians?

W8MD’s publicly listed physicians include Prab R. Tumpati, MD and Barry Dublin, MD.Weight loss doctors(link). W8MD.

Who is Prab R. Tumpati, MD?

Prab R. Tumpati, MD is listed as founder of W8MD Medical Weight Loss Centers and practices internal medicine, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine.Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD. Sleep, Obesity & Internal Medicine(link). Patient Fusion.

Who is Tea Bromberg, NP-C?

Tea Bromberg, NP-C is an adult care nurse practitioner associated with W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa in Brooklyn, New York. Her clinical focus includes medical weight loss, obesity medicine, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and sleep-related conditions.

Does W8MD prescribe GLP-1 medications?

W8MD providers may evaluate eligible patients for GLP-1 and incretin medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide when medically appropriate.

Does W8MD treat sleep apnea?

Yes. W8MD provides sleep medicine services, including sleep apnea screening, home sleep testing when appropriate, and PAP therapy support.

Is W8MD only a weight loss clinic?

No. W8MD combines medical weight loss, sleep medicine, wellness, and selected medspa services.

Can W8MD help with weight maintenance?

Yes. W8MD emphasizes long-term maintenance, follow-up, medication planning, sleep care, nutrition, and relapse prevention.

See also

Further reading

  • Weight loss doctors(link). W8MD.
  • Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD. Sleep, Obesity & Internal Medicine(link). Patient Fusion.
  • Dr. Prab R. Tumpati, MD(link). Zocdoc.
  • W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa(link). Zocdoc.
  • FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea(link). U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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