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Body Mass Index (BMI) is tool that can help you determine if you are overweight, obese or underweight. Since BMI takes your height and weight in to consideration, it allows one to compare weights or different people of different heights.

BMI - body mass index chart

Body mass index chart for adults

BMI Categories: 
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
Overweight = 25–29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

W8MD physician medical weight loss, sleep, holistic and aesthetic medicine programs can help you not only to lose weight, and sleep better but also to look your best!

As the nation and the world fight an epidemic of obesity, being at the forefront of the war on obesity, W8MD is constantly expanding by adding new locations and offering franchising opportunities to physicians.

Under the direction of a trained and experienced *weight loss physician, we offer the following:

  • A realistic weight loss goal
  • Instructions on regular physical activity
  • Any of the FDA approved diet medications
  • A reduced calorie, nutritionally-balanced eating plan or diet plan
  • Affordable W8MD meal replacement weight loss supplements
  • Education on causes of weight gain and a behavior change plan
  • We are one of the few programs to accept most insurances for visits
  • A plan to maintain weight once you reached your goal weight
  • Minimal administrative cost of $50.00 biweekly that includes diet medications

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W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & Aesthetic Services

Pennsylvania

* NE Philadelphia at 1718 Welsh Road, 2nd Floor, Ste C Philadelphia PA, 19115
*Wayne (King Of Prussia) at 987 Old Eagle School Road, Building K, Ste 712, Wayne PA 19087

Call 215-676-2334 

New York

* New York W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa, Brooklyn, New York
* Manhattan: 401 E 55th Street New York New York 10022
* Brooklyn:2632 E 21st Street Ste L2 Brooklyn New York 11235.

Call 718-946-5500 for both NY locations

New Jersey

* Coming soon New Jersey at Cherry Hill, NJ at 140 E. Evesham Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.

Physician-supervised care since 2011

More Than a Weight-Loss Prescription

Established in 2011, W8MD provides a comprehensive approach to weight management by connecting prescription treatment with nutrition, metabolic health, sleep medicine, long-term maintenance and selected medical-aesthetic services. Each plan begins with an individualized medical evaluation.

Medical Weight Loss

Compare physician-supervised treatment plans based on medical history, previous weight-loss attempts, goals, medication safety, insurance coverage, preferences and cost.

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Affordable GLP-1 Options

W8MD evaluates eligible patients for semaglutide, tirzepatide and other appropriate GLP-1 or related treatments, with monitoring for response, tolerability and long-term maintenance.

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Prescription Diet Pills

Traditional options may include phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave, orlistat, diethylpropion, phendimetrazine or other individualized strategies when medically appropriate.

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Sleep, Nutrition & MedSpa

W8MD connects weight management with sleep-apnea evaluation, home sleep testing, nutrition support, IV or IM wellness options and selected MedSpa services.

Sleep medicine  ·  Nutrition  ·  MedSpa

Why Patients Choose W8MD

  • Experienced physician-supervised care
  • GLP-1 injections and oral medication options
  • Traditional prescription weight-loss medicines
  • Insurance-friendly visits and self-pay pathways
  • Nutrition, sleep and metabolic-health support
  • Strategies for plateaus and long-term maintenance

Medical evaluation is required before prescription treatment. Eligibility, medication choice, availability, insurance coverage, pricing and results vary. This information is educational and does not replace individualized medical advice. Individual results are not guaranteed.

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