Welcome to Smart Loss Medical

Your partner in weight management, sleep health, and mental wellness.

Smart Loss Medical was created by 2 physicians, who share a mission to increase access to weight management, and a drive to optimize the overall health of their patients.

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Medical Weight Loss

GLP-1 and other medications in conjunction with lifestyle management.

Home Sleep Testing

Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, and management of other advanced sleep-wake disorders.

Personalized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy

For conditions approved by the FDA including major depressive disorder with anxiety symptoms, as well as other concerns — such as emotional eating, insomnia, and anxiety-related disorders.

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Smart Loss Medical

Your partner in weight management, sleep health, and mental wellness.

We specialize in evidence-based treatments that address the full spectrum of your health, beginning with effective, sustainable weight management and extending to personalized TMS therapy for depression, OCD, and off-label uses, as well as advanced sleep disorder solutions including insomnia and sleep apnea.

Whether you’re seeking long-term weight management support or struggling with restless nights, our experienced team is here to guide you with compassionate care and proven results. At Smart Loss Medical, your well-being is our mission.

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Your Health, Our Priority

You deserve to feel energized, confident, and in control of your health. Whether you are managing fatigue related to sleep apnea, exploring GLP-1–based weight loss options, or seeking advanced mental wellness care, our experienced medical doctors and care team are here to guide you every step of the way with proven, compassionate care.

Meet Our Team

MD, Sleep Medicine Internist

Pratima Behari, MD

Meet Pratima Behari, MD

Board-certified in both Obesity Medicine and Sleep Medicine. Pratima Behari, MD is a Board-certified in both Obesity Medicine and ...

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Pratima Behari, MD

MD, Sleep Medicine Internist

Board-certified in both Obesity Medicine and Sleep Medicine.

Pratima Behari, MD is a Board-certified in both Obesity Medicine and Sleep Medicine. She is an obesity and sleep medicine physician accepting new patients improve their health and quality of life through evidence-based care.

Recognized as a leader in her field, Dr. Behari educates fellow physicians on the physiology and treatment of obesity and sleep apnea, focusing on how these conditions influence multiple body systems. Her work includes guiding clinicians on proper and effective implementation of GLP‑1–based therapies and serving on advisory boards to develop FDA-compliant medical education for GLP-1 therapies.

Dr. Behari served as an Assistant Professor of Sleep Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, training future specialists while advancing research on sleep disorders and access to care. She has also treated sleep disorders in Veterans, gaining experience with patients receiving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as part of a comprehensive approach to insomnia, PTSD, and depression.

She was appointed chief resident of internal medicine at Drexel University School of Medicine and graduated with honors in the top 5% of her medical school class from Ross University School of Medicine. Her integrative mindset traces back to Virginia Tech, where she earned degrees in Nutrition and Chemistry.

Fellowship Program: 

Kaiser Permanente   | Sleep Medicine

Residency Program:

Drexel University School of Medicine MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine | Internal Medicine

Undergraduate Education:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Medical School:

Ross University School of Medicine

Board Certification:

American Board of Internal Medicine | Sleep Medicine | American Board of Obesity Medicine

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Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu

Meet Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu

Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with additional certifications in Addiction Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She i...

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Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu

Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with additional certifications in Addiction Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She is passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable health through evidence-based weight management and personalized care. At Smart Loss Medical, Dr. Polavarapu combines her expertise in chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and behavioral health to guide individuals toward lasting wellness and improved quality of life.

Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with additional certifications in Addiction Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences in India, then completed her Family Medicine residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Michigan, achieving board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Polavarapu is also board-certified in Addiction Medicine through the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and certified in Obesity Medicine through the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM).

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TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY

Simply put, given my experience with providers of all disciplines in the military, VA, and private, Dr. Behari exceeds my expectations in every way. I would trust nobody else for my care in this discipline.

Outstanding Doctor in All Ways

I have been a patient for several years, and am grateful for the care I get from Dr. Behari. I am very comfortable discussing my health issues with her. She is compassionate toward her patients health and well being. I wouldn’t want someone else, because her caring about her patients is not just a 9:00-5:00 job. I believe she is always concerned, and wanting to help patients. Always kind and understanding, never rushing through my appointments.

A doctor that sincerly listens and cares.

I’ve had sleep disorders for approximately 25 years, and during that time, I’ve been treated by several sleep doctors.and Dr. Behari is the best doctor to treat me to date. She stands out from the rest. She is attentive, takes her time with her patients; listens to my questions, and concerns; makes suggestions, and offers treatment options to keep the disorders under control. She cares about her patients waking up refreshed and feeling energetic every day. She is very responsive when refilling prescriptions and filling out requested paperwork required by other entities.

I highly recommend Dr. Behari.

When visiting a specialist these days, negative impressions seem to be what you walk away with from long sitting time to way too short of visits with the dr. you needed to wait months to see. Dr. Behari broke that mold from the first moment I saw her. She started by listening and asking me questions – wow! She continued by explaining issues and discuss my symptoms in a clear and patient manner. I found myself being valued and cared for and that my medical issues were very important for her to address. Lately, I’ve had a series of medical issues and unfortunately been working with a number of specialists. My time with Dr. Behari was quite different as she took the time I needed to understand how and why my body was experiencing these problems. No other dr. showed the same and her treatment plan made complete sense with me and I left with an optimism that was refreshing. I strongly recommend if you’re suffering from any specific sleep issues, then make your appointment today!

A PROFESIONAL & specialist who is refreshing!!

Dr Behari always displays a very professional but very personable demeanor. She is extremely thorough and dedicated to providing exceptional health care. I would highly recommend her as a Healthcare Specialist.

Excellent Doctor

She is very knowledgeable and spends time explaining your condition and what to do. She is a great asset to the Wellspan network. We have seen her both in office and televisit. We recommend her highly

Great Doctor

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