<section class="ondra-article-page"> <div class="ondra-article-hero"> <div class="ondra-article-container"> <div class="ondra-article-meta-row"> <span class="ondra-meta-pill">⏱ 5 min read</span> <span class="ondra-meta-pill">🏷 Getting Started</span> </div> <h1 class="ondra-article-title">Who Reviews Your GLP-1 Intake at Ondra Health</h1> <p class="ondra-article-intro">Your intake isn't reviewed by an algorithm. It's reviewed by a licensed provider at Wasef Health, PC — an independent medical practice. Here's who they are, what they evaluate, and what happens when they have questions.</p> </div> </div> <div class="ondra-article-container ondra-article-body"> <div class="ondra-article-layout"> <div class="ondra-article-main"> <a href="/blog" class="ondra-back-link">← Back to all articles</a> <div class="ondra-takeaways-card"> <h2 class="ondra-card-heading">Key takeaways</h2> <div class="ondra-takeaway-item"> <span class="ondra-check"><svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none"><circle cx="8" cy="8" r="7" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4"/><path d="M4.5 8.5L6.5 10.5L11.5 5.5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/></svg></span> <p>All prescriptions at Ondra Health are issued by licensed providers at <strong>Wasef Health, PC</strong> — an independent medical practice, not Ondra Health itself.</p> </div> <div class="ondra-takeaway-item"> <span class="ondra-check"><svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none"><circle cx="8" cy="8" r="7" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4"/><path d="M4.5 8.5L6.5 10.5L11.5 5.5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/></svg></span> <p>Provider review is typically completed within 24 hours of intake submission.</p> </div> <div class="ondra-takeaway-item"> <span class="ondra-check"><svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none"><circle cx="8" cy="8" r="7" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4"/><path d="M4.5 8.5L6.5 10.5L11.5 5.5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/></svg></span> <p>If a provider needs more information before deciding, they will follow up via secure message.</p> </div> <div class="ondra-takeaway-item"> <span class="ondra-check"><svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none"><circle cx="8" cy="8" r="7" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4"/><path d="M4.5 8.5L6.5 10.5L11.5 5.5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/></svg></span> <p>Not every intake is approved. Providers make individual clinical decisions — not automatic approvals.</p> </div> </div> <div class="ondra-section"> <h2>Who is Wasef Health, PC?</h2> <p>Wasef Health, PC is an independent, physician-led national telemedicine practice that provides all clinical services for Ondra Health patients. It was founded by <strong>Dr. Michael Wasef, MD</strong>, a board-certified internal medicine physician licensed in all 50 states, and its provider network spans internal medicine, obesity medicine, family medicine, and emergency medicine. Ondra Health is a telehealth platform that connects patients with Wasef Health — Ondra does not make clinical decisions or issue prescriptions.</p> <p>You can read about the individual providers on the <a href="https://ondra.health/meet-our-doctors">Meet Our Doctors</a> page.</p> <p>This distinction matters. When you submit your intake through Ondra Health, you are entering a clinical relationship with an independent medical practice — not a technology company. All prescribing decisions are made at the sole discretion of the provider, based on your individual health profile.</p> <p>Wasef Health providers hold active NPI numbers publicly verifiable through the <a href="https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CMS NPPES NPI Registry</a>. Medical director Dr. Michael Wasef's NPI (1417261926) is published on the <a href="https://ondra.health/meet-our-doctors">Meet Our Doctors</a> page for you to verify directly.</p> </div> <div class="ondra-section"> <h2>What a provider evaluates during review</h2> <div class="ondra-info-card"> <p class="ondra-info-title">Clinical factors reviewed</p> <p><strong>BMI and weight history</strong> — FDA-approved GLP-1 indications for weight management generally require BMI ≥30, or ≥27 with at least one weight-related comorbidity. Providers evaluate your clinical profile, not just the number.</p> <p><strong>Current medications</strong> — Some medications interact with GLP-1s or may affect prescribing decisions. Insulin and sulfonylureas, for example, may require monitoring for hypoglycemia.</p> <p><strong>Contraindications</strong> — GLP-1 medications are contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2 syndrome. Providers also evaluate history of pancreatitis, severe gallbladder disease, and other relevant conditions.</p> <p><strong>Individualized clinical judgment</strong> — Your provider documents an individual clinical basis for any prescription. This is a real clinical review, not an automatic approval process.</p> </div> </div> <div class="ondra-section"> <h2>What happens if a provider needs more information</h2> <p>If your intake raises questions that require clarification before a decision can be made, your provider will follow up via secure message through the patient portal. This is not a denial — it's part of a real clinical review process. You may be asked about specific medications, lab values, or medical history details.</p> <p>In some states, local regulations may also require a brief phone or video consultation before a prescription can be issued. If this applies to your state, you will be informed during intake.</p> </div> <div class="ondra-section"> <h2>What happens if you're not approved</h2> <p>Not every intake results in a prescription. Providers make individual clinical decisions based on your specific profile and their independent clinical judgment. If a provider determines that treatment is not appropriate for you, you will not be charged.</p> <p>If you have questions about a decision, you can reach the care team at <a href="mailto:care@ondra.health">care@ondra.health</a> or through the patient portal.</p> </div> <div class="ondra-section"> <h2>Ongoing care after your initial prescription</h2> <p>The provider relationship does not end at approval. Your Wasef Health provider remains accessible throughout your treatment via secure messaging for dose adjustment questions, side effect management, refill requests, and any other clinical concerns. GLP-1 treatment works best as an ongoing clinical relationship — not a one-time prescription event.</p> </div> <p class="ondra-disclaimer">† This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Ondra Health connects patients with independent licensed providers at Wasef Health, PC. Ondra does not prescribe medication. All prescribing decisions are made solely by licensed providers based on individual clinical evaluation. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality.</p> </div> <aside class="ondra-article-sidebar"> <div class="ondra-sidebar-track"> <div class="ondra-sidebar-card-wrap"> <div class="ondra-sidebar-card"> <div class="ondra-sidebar-top"> <p class="ondra-sidebar-eyebrow">ONDRA HEALTH</p> <h3>Real provider review. Not an algorithm.</h3> </div> <div class="ondra-sidebar-bottom"> <div class="ondra-sidebar-item"><span><svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none"><circle cx="8" cy="8" r="7" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4"/><path d="M4.5 8.5L6.5 10.5L11.5 5.5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/></svg></span><p>Board-certified provider review</p></div> <div class="ondra-sidebar-item"><span><svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none"><circle cx="8" cy="8" r="7" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4"/><path d="M4.5 8.5L6.5 10.5L11.5 5.5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/></svg></span><p>Typically within 24 hours</p></div> <div class="ondra-sidebar-item"><span><svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none"><circle cx="8" cy="8" r="7" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4"/><path d="M4.5 8.5L6.5 10.5L11.5 5.5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/></svg></span><p>Ongoing provider access via secure message</p></div> <div class="ondra-sidebar-item"><span><svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none"><circle cx="8" cy="8" r="7" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4"/><path d="M4.5 8.5L6.5 10.5L11.5 5.5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/></svg></span><p>Only charged if approved</p></div> <a href="https://intake.ondra.health/start-online-visit/glp1" class="ondra-sidebar-button">Start your intake <span aria-hidden="true">→</span></a> <p class="ondra-sidebar-note">Only charged if a provider approves your treatment.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </aside> </div> </div> </section>