Our Staff
At Vitality Weight Loss, our team is made up of experienced medical and wellness professionals who believe that lasting weight loss starts with personalized care, education, and respect for the individual. Led by board certified expertise and supported by decades of experience in nutrition, fitness, and metabolic health, our staff takes a whole person approach to weight management.
We work closely with each patient to understand their unique goals, challenges, and physiology, combining evidence based medicine with compassionate guidance. Our mission is not quick fixes, but sustainable progress that improves energy, confidence, and long term health.
Peter W. DeBry, M.D.
Peter W. DeBry, MD is a physician who believes that meaningful health change begins with understanding, compassion, and individualized care. Dr. DeBry is board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine, reflecting his commitment to addressing weight and metabolic health as complex medical conditions—not matters of genetics or willpower alone.
Amber Lynne Black, PhD
Peter W. DeBry, MD is a physician who believes that meaningful health change begins with understanding, compassion, and individualized care. Dr. DeBry is board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine, reflecting his commitment to addressing weight and metabolic health as complex medical conditions—not matters of genetics or willpower alone.
Richard DeVera, NP
Richard is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong clinical background and a passion for helping patients achieve meaningful, sustainable weight loss. He has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner since 2021 and brings experience in medical weight management, primary care, IV therapy, and wound care, providing him with a broad and practical foundation for supporting patients with complex health needs.
“My passion for weight loss comes from years of study in psychology and how to help people develop positive patterns in their life that lead to positive change. My mother had weight issues throughout her life that held her back from enjoying some of life’s best moments. If I can help anyone overcome their weight issues with our program, it will be worth the time and energy I personally put in to make it happen!”
Peter W. DeBry, M.D.
Peter W. DeBry, MD is a physician who believes that meaningful health change begins with understanding, compassion, and individualized care. Dr. DeBry is board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine, reflecting his commitment to addressing weight and metabolic health as complex medical conditions—not matters of genetics or willpower alone.
After growing up in upstate New York and Colorado, Dr. DeBry attended BYU, one of the nation’s top religious schools. He then went to medical school at the University of Utah where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, an honor offered to only the top students in each medical class. Through his work, Dr. DeBry has seen how thoughtful medical guidance, combined with nutrition, movement, and behavioral support, can help patients regain energy, confidence, and long-term well-being. He founded Vitality Weight Loss to provide a physician-led, supportive environment where patients feel respected, heard, and empowered to make sustainable lifestyle changes.
Dr. DeBry’s approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine, positive psychology, and a deep respect for each individual’s journey. His goal is not quick fixes, but lasting improvements in health and quality of life.
Richard DeVera, NP
Richard is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong clinical background and a passion for helping patients achieve meaningful, sustainable weight loss. He has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner since 2021 and brings experience in medical weight management, primary care, IV therapy, and wound care, providing him with a broad and practical foundation for supporting patients with complex health needs.
Richard earned his Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University and completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Makati. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, he worked as a Registered Nurse beginning in 2014 across a wide range of clinical settings, including the intensive care unit, emergency department, dialysis clinics, surgery centers, and home health care, experiences that shaped his calm, thorough, and patient-focused approach.
At Vitality Weight Loss, Richard focuses on individualized, evidence-based care that goes beyond the number on the scale. He works closely with patients to address nutrition, lifestyle habits, metabolic health, and realistic goal-setting, believing that long-term success comes from education, consistency, and compassionate support—not quick fixes. He emphasizes that health is built both inside and outside the clinic, and he partners with patients to help them apply what they learn in real life.
Richard practices what he teaches. He values regular physical activity, mindful eating, and sustainable lifestyle choices, and he understands firsthand the balance required to maintain health while living a full life. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys staying active, playing basketball, traveling, cooking, and exploring Las Vegas’ diverse food scene in moderation.
Amber Lynne Black, PhD
Dr. Amber Lynne Black, PhD brings more than 25 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, metabolic coaching, and holistic wellness to the Vitality Weight Loss team. She is board certified through multiple professional organizations and has a strong background in biological sciences, medical support roles, and integrative health practices.
Dr. Black works with patients both virtually and in person across Nevada, Texas, and California. She is also an IFBB Masters Pro Athlete, giving her a deep, practical understanding of body composition, strength, metabolism, and sustainable lifestyle change.
Her approach to weight management blends science-based nutrition and fitness guidance with supportive, whole-person care. She focuses on helping patients improve energy, body awareness, and long-term health through individualized strategies that respect each person’s unique physiology and life circumstances.
Dr. Black is passionate about empowering patients with education, encouragement, and tools that support lasting change—meeting people where they are and helping them move