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
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).
