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Dana Trippi, DO, is an obesity medicine physician at Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness. With offices in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, Dr. Trippi brings empathy into her patients’ care by delivering quality services that suit their unique weight loss concerns and goals. 

Dr. Trippi began her studies at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, earning her bachelor’s of science in biological sciences. She then went on to achieve her medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. 

After graduation, she completed her residency in emergency medicine at The State University of New York at Buffalo. Through emergency medicine, Dr. Trippi developed a passion for obesity medicine and became a board-certified obesity medicine physician through the American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2009. 

In addition, Dr. Trippi is board-certified in emergency medicine through the American Board of Emergency Medicine. She is also a member of the Obesity Medical Association and The Obesity Society, as well as a sub-investigator for clinical research. For nine consecutive years, Dr. Trippi was awarded “Top Doc.” 

At Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness, Dr. Trippi is dedicated to providing excellent health care for patients struggling to lose weight and maintenance of weight loss. 

Dr. Trippi is a dedicated obesity medicine specialist, who divides her time administratively at all practice locations.  She is a member of the Nevada Obesity Collaberative where she educates and advocates for better understanding and accessibility to obesity treatment.  She also spends her time developing academic experiences for STEM/PRE-MED students in office and has given numerous obesity related lectures.

"It Starts With You"

Choosing a program for weight loss requires much more than showing up for an appointment. It requires commitment, dedication, and trust in your medical team.

Led by board-certified obesity medicine specialists, the Premier Physicians Weight Loss Program helps guide you toward both visible results and continued accountability. Supervised weight loss is our ONLY focus, and with two locations in Las Vegas and one in Reno, we make your short- and long-term goals attainable.

The program created by Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness assists patients in:

• Looking better
• Feeling healthier
• Living longer

Our highly trained, Obesity Management Association (OMA)-certified providers offer a proprietary four-pillar approach to weight loss:

1. Behavior Modification
2. Nutritional Counseling and Customizable Diet Plans
3. Effective, Customized Exercise Planning
4. Pharmacology

This method is both unique and approachable, designed for individuals who have struggled for years and need medical supervision to guide their journey.

Premier Physicians has been recognized as “Top Doctors” in Obesity Medicine by peers in Health Care Quarterly for nine consecutive years. Our Founder and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), an American Board of Obesity Medicine-certified specialist, brings nearly 20 years of expertise to the program. Over the last 15 years, thousands of patients have experienced:

• Tremendous, life-changing weight loss success
• Increased energy
• Improved self-confidence
• Better overall wellness

Our goal is to help you achieve the best version of yourself, health-wise.

Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness offers flexible options, including:

• In-person visits
• Telemedicine appointments

Please contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff to learn about:

• Insurance coverage
• Cash-pay options

To schedule your initial weight loss consultation, you can:

• Call our office
• Send us an appointment request
• Message us directly through this portal

And remember—it starts with YOU!

Leo Capobianco, DO, FAAEM is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical director at the Doctors Center at Red Rock in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. He consistently ranks as one of Nevada’s favorite physicians, receives awards for his expertise, and his caring staff is well known for their efficiency and welcoming disposition. 

Dr. Capobianco studied at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his background in emergency medicine, Dr. “C” has been a primary care physician with interests in allergy, dermatology, and aesthetics for the last 19 years. 

He and his team offer full-service primary and urgent care, medical weight loss, skin care, and many sought-after cosmetic procedures. The Doctors Center at Red Rock is the only AAAHC-certified urgent care center in Las Vegas. 

With a philosophy that centers around individualized care, Dr. Capobianco believes in treating patients the way he would want his family to be treated. 

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his Newfoundland Brando.

Leo Capobianco, DO, FAAEM is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical director at the Doctors Center in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. He consistently ranks as one of Nevada’s favorite physicians, receives awards for his expertise, and his caring staff is well known for their efficiency and welcoming disposition.

Dr. Capobianco studied at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his background in emergency medicine, Dr. “C” has been a primary care physician with interests in allergy, dermatology, and aesthetics for the last 15 years.

He and his team offer full-service primary and urgent care, medical weight loss, skin care, and many sought-after cosmetic procedures. The Doctors Center is the only AAAHC-certified urgent care center in Las Vegas.

With a philosophy that centers around individualized care, Dr. Capobianco believes in treating patients the way he would want his family to be treated.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his two dogs, Luigi and Brando.

I am a Certified Nurse Practitoner, with a speciality in Family Practice. I have 20 plus years in a vast background of intensive care, emergency medicine, inpatient rehabilitation and partnering with local emergency medicine services. I received my nursing degree from New Mexico State University and advanced through Grand Canyon University, where I graduated with honors. Wanting to have a larger impact and work with patients to individualize their care, helped me to decide to become a Nurse Practitoner, which I earned from Chamberlain University.

Leo Capobianco, DO, FAAEM is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical director at the Doctors Center in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. He consistently ranks as one of Nevada’s favorite physicians, receives awards for his expertise, and his caring staff is well known for their efficiency and welcoming disposition.

Dr. Capobianco studied at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his background in emergency medicine, Dr. “C” has been a primary care physician with interests in allergy, dermatology, and aesthetics for the last 15 years.

He and his team offer full-service primary and urgent care, medical weight loss, skin care, and many sought-after cosmetic procedures. The Doctors Center is the only AAAHC-certified urgent care center in Las Vegas.

With a philosophy that centers around individualized care, Dr. Capobianco believes in treating patients the way he would want his family to be treated.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his two dogs, Luigi and Brando.

Leo Capobianco, DO, FAAEM is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical director at the Doctors Center in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. He consistently ranks as one of Nevada’s favorite physicians, receives awards for his expertise, and his caring staff is well known for their efficiency and welcoming disposition.

Dr. Capobianco studied at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his background in emergency medicine, Dr. “C” has been a primary care physician with interests in allergy, dermatology, and aesthetics for the last 15 years.

He and his team offer full-service primary and urgent care, medical weight loss, skin care, and many sought-after cosmetic procedures. The Doctors Center is the only AAAHC-certified urgent care center in Las Vegas.

With a philosophy that centers around individualized care, Dr. Capobianco believes in treating patients the way he would want his family to be treated.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his two dogs, Luigi and Brando.

Dr. Devina Mehta, MD. is a board-certified dermatologist at Thomas Dermatology, which has locations in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, as well as offices in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She specializes in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Mehta attended the prestigious BS/MD program at the University of Cincinnati, where she graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors distinction. She then completed her intern year at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, and her dermatology residency at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.

Board-certified physician assistant and SDPA diplomate fellow Spencer Meier, MPAS, PA-C, has been practicing dermatology since graduating from Touro University Nevada in Henderson in 2011. Spencer is passionate about helping patients achieve healthier skin and is proud to serve Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of the team at Vivida Dermatology. He believes that having healthier skin increases confidence, self-esteem, and quality of life. 

Spencer has received exceptional training from numerous board-certified dermatologists and Mohs micrographic surgeons in both general surgical dermatology. He prides himself on keeping up with the latest developments in dermatology by attending multiple conferences yearly, which are held by some of the most well-respected dermatologists in the country. 

Spencer has helped conduct clinical trials for acne and is also a speaker on behalf of Aqua Pharmaceuticals. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) and is fluent in Spanish. 

Spencer and his wife, Heidi, have one son, Beckham. Outside of work, he enjoys playing football and golf and cheering on his beloved Oakland -- soon to be Las Vegas -- Raiders.

Shenakwa Tennille Hawkins is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of Nevada and California. She has been serving in the medical field for over 20 years. Mrs. Shenakwa T Hawkins started her nursing career in 1999 in Southern California. A major source of inspiration for Shenakwa stems from the fact that she is a member of a traditionally marginalized community who have experienced health inequities in health care. As a result, Shenakwa felt it was her obligation and duty to use her position as a Family Nurse Practitioner to combat the existing health inequities that impacts the members of underserved communities in Las Vegas. Shenakwa T Hawkins specializes in Family Medicine and Pain Management. Shenakwa holds a Masters Degree in nursing from Azusa Pacific University.

Dr. Devina Mehta, MD. is a board-certified dermatologist at Thomas Dermatology, which has locations in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, as well as offices in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She specializes in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Mehta attended the prestigious BS/MD program at the University of Cincinnati, where she graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors distinction. She then completed her intern year at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, and her dermatology residency at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.

Meet Carolina Salaberrios, FNP-C, the visionary behind Primal Metabolism and Wellness. With a Master's in Nursing from Chamberlain University, her journey from emergency medicine to holistic care led her to bridge the gap between medical and preventive wellness. 🌿💡 Her pursuit of knowledge in Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Peptide Therapy, Herbalism, and Integrative Medicine fuels her mission to fuse health and wellness seamlessly. 🌟 Embrace a balanced life through her expertise, influenced by Pilates, yoga, and meditation, for a holistic approach to well-being

Craig Weingrow, MD, better known as Dr. Craig by his patients and staff, ensures that everyone has access to preventative and curative health care. At Weingrow Wellness & Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Craig offers a wide range of comprehensive primary care services for adults – from simple wellness exams to long-term treatments for injuries and disorders, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

Patients who have extra pounds they would like to lose can see Dr. Craig for a comprehensive weight loss program. His effective program includes an exam, fat-burning shots, and appetite suppressants if needed.

Dr. Craig completed his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Brotswerk, New Jersey. He graduated as Chief Resident from the residency program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He has been providing high-quality, cost-effective medical care to the local community for the past decade.

Leo Capobianco, DO, FAAEM is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical director at the Doctors Center at Red Rock in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. He consistently ranks as one of Nevada’s favorite physicians, receives awards for his expertise, and his caring staff is well known for their efficiency and welcoming disposition. 

Dr. Capobianco studied at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his background in emergency medicine, Dr. “C” has been a primary care physician with interests in allergy, dermatology, and aesthetics for the last 19 years. 

He and his team offer full-service primary and urgent care, medical weight loss, skin care, and many sought-after cosmetic procedures. The Doctors Center at Red Rock is the only AAAHC-certified urgent care center in Las Vegas. 

With a philosophy that centers around individualized care, Dr. Capobianco believes in treating patients the way he would want his family to be treated. 

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his Newfoundland Brando.

Leo Capobianco, DO, FAAEM is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical director at the Doctors Center in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. He consistently ranks as one of Nevada’s favorite physicians, receives awards for his expertise, and his caring staff is well known for their efficiency and welcoming disposition.

Dr. Capobianco studied at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his background in emergency medicine, Dr. “C” has been a primary care physician with interests in allergy, dermatology, and aesthetics for the last 15 years.

He and his team offer full-service primary and urgent care, medical weight loss, skin care, and many sought-after cosmetic procedures. The Doctors Center is the only AAAHC-certified urgent care center in Las Vegas.

With a philosophy that centers around individualized care, Dr. Capobianco believes in treating patients the way he would want his family to be treated.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his two dogs, Luigi and Brando.

I am a Certified Nurse Practitoner, with a speciality in Family Practice. I have 20 plus years in a vast background of intensive care, emergency medicine, inpatient rehabilitation and partnering with local emergency medicine services. I received my nursing degree from New Mexico State University and advanced through Grand Canyon University, where I graduated with honors. Wanting to have a larger impact and work with patients to individualize their care, helped me to decide to become a Nurse Practitoner, which I earned from Chamberlain University.