Get personalized care from Allison Barbee, MD, an experienced Family Physician providing telemedicine across California, Florida, Maine, and North Carolina. Achieve sustainable health through customized guidance with compassionate support.
A no-obligation 30-minute call to answer your questions and map out your options.
Tuesdays | 7:00–8:30 PM EST | 30 minutes
SustainMD is a physician-led, virtual care practice that blends the benefits of medical weight loss telemedicine with convenient, personalized chronic disease management. Our goal is simple: provide compassionate, high-touch care through a virtual model that fits your lifestyle.
Dr. Allison Barbee focuses on long-term support, direct communication, and expert-led treatment plans. Whether you’re managing obesity-related health conditions or seeking preventive care from a virtual primary care doctor, we’re here to support your wellness journey every step of the way.
Dr. Allison Pope Barbee is a Board-Certified Family Physician and dedicated member of the Obesity Medicine Association with over 20 years of clinical experience. She created SustainMD to deliver high-quality care that’s accessible, individualized, and rooted in long-term relationships.
Dr. Barbee provides concierge-style virtual care that addresses the whole person, not just symptoms, with empathy and scientific precision.
I believe everyone deserves access to respectful, high-quality care; especially when dealing with complex, often misunderstood conditions like obesity.
Obesity is not a standalone issue; it’s a complex disease often intertwined with other serious health conditions. At SustainMD, we treat obesity and related metabolic conditions with a comprehensive, integrated approach. This means addressing the root causes while managing connected diagnoses that impact your health and quality of life.
Dr. Barbee provides medical treatment using advanced therapies, including GLP-1 prescriptions and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Patients receive customized care to manage weight and improve overall metabolic function, often reducing or even eliminating the need for multiple long-term medications.
Living with Hashimoto's can mean unexplained weight gain and low energy. We provide ongoing care to manage your thyroid health alongside your metabolic goals.
An underactive thyroid can slow your metabolism and leave you exhausted. We help identify and manage it as part of your broader weight and wellness plan.
Hormonal and metabolic imbalances like insulin resistance can affect fertility. We help identify and address these underlying factors as part of your care.
We offer compassionate virtual support for anxiety, integrated with your physical health goals for a more complete approach to wellness.
Dr. Barbee practices Obesity Medicine because it leads to real, lasting change. When obesity is addressed at its root, many chronic illnesses improve, and patients regain their physical and emotional well-being.
Your health deserves more than generic advice. Get expert care from a virtual weight loss clinic you can trust.
SustainMD offers flexible membership plans designed around your personal health needs. From weight-focused care to preventive check-ins, we have an option that meets your lifestyle and medical priorities. These virtual memberships are not just about convenience; they’re about connection, access, and personalized treatment. Whether you’re managing a chronic illness, focusing on weight loss, or simply want reliable access to a trusted physician, there’s a program built for you.
An intensive, 3-month physician-led program designed for patients with long-standing insulin resistance, weight struggles, or early diabetes.
Designed for healthy individuals focused strictly on weight management. This plan includes high-quality support without chronic disease care.
Best for: Young adults or individuals with normal labs who don’t require chronic disease management.
This all-inclusive membership is ideal for patients managing obesity alongside chronic diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, PCOS, and more. It includes:
Best for: Patients who need full-spectrum medical care and accountability from a dedicated obesity physician.
An annual membership that provides essential preventive care without the $450 consultation fee, designed for rural and low-use patients. This plan includes its own Comprehensive Preventive Care Consultation.
Best for: Patients seeking an affordable and low-commitment approach to maintaining their health.
Patient12
Dr. Barbee listens to your concerns, is empathetic and knowledgable. Not once has she made me feel ashamed or less than. She gives practical, reasonable and most importantly, doable recommendations. She uses lifestyle interventions instead of immediately jumping to medications, but will also use medications if you and she believe
Patient11
Dr. Barbee has been a remarkable weight loss physician for me. She distinguished herself by customizing her approach to suit my individual needs. Throughout our sessions, she was incredibly attentive, understanding my specific health concerns and weight loss goals. Dr. Barbee excelled in explaining the details of the medications she
Patient10
Dr. Barbee is an extremely knowledgeable physician who I rely on with all my medical needs. Her bedside manner is impeccable and very friendly. She listens to all of my issues and gets to the bottom of any problem you may have. I honestly cannot say enough good things about
Patient9
Dr Barbee actually listened to me and was able to diagnose my symptoms and actually treat and control the issue. I can not thank her enough! She was super patient and kind. Something you don’t really see now a days.
A.M.
Dr. Barbee understands that health is not one-size-fits-all. She takes the time to listen, remembers details, and works collaboratively with me as things evolve. The most meaningful part of working with her is feeling truly heard and supported, not just during appointments but overall in my care.
Andrea
The best! I have been a patient of Dr. Barbee’s for years! She has guided and treated me in my worst and best days. Her professionalism is top notch, along with her knowledge of health. You cannot ask for any better care than Dr. Barbee!
Suzanne Layser
Truly a compassionate Doctor- I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Barbee. I felt truly cared for. Dr. Barbee was incredibly compassionate, took the time to really listen, and never made me feel rushed. She asked thoughtful questions and genuinely wanted to understand what I was experiencing. What impressed
Patient8
Dr. Barbee is an extremely knowledgeable physician who I rely on with all my medical needs. Her bedside manner is impeccable and very friendly. She listens to all of my issues and gets to the bottom of any problem you may have. I honestly cannot say enough good things about
Patient7
Great doctor- Dr. Barbee is a kind and caring doctor. She is the type of person you can talk to and really will listen. She understands your problems and will work with you to solve them. She is very thorough and make sure everything is looked at does not miss
Patient6
Thoughtful, caring and truly helpful-I have been a patient of Dr. Barbee for many years. I have always found her honest and helpful. She works hard to look at root causes, which can take a while to figure out. She is persistent, yet kind. As we age, our bodies change.
SustainMD is a physician-led micro-practice focused on quality, not quantity. That means you’ll always interact directly with Dr. Allison Barbee, not a call center, chatbot, or outsourced provider. We’ve designed everything with clarity, simplicity, and support in mind , so you feel informed and cared for every step of the way.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Warm, personalized care from a solo physician
Secure telemedicine appointments
Unlimited text/email access with memberships
No waitlists or rushed visits
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Modern medicine with classic family-doctor values
At SustainMD, we provide care for adults who are ready to prioritize their health through trusted, consistent medical support, virtually. Whether you’re living in a rural town with limited access to in-person care or navigating a busy lifestyle, our fully virtual practice ensures you don’t have to choose between convenience and quality. For patients in North Carolina, in-person visits are available upon inquiry. We serve patients in:
Our patients come to us for many reasons:
If you’re someone who’s been told to “just lose weight” or “eat better” without real guidance, SustainMD offers a different experience, one rooted in relationship, trust, and evidence-based care.
If you’re searching for the best online weight loss medication program or compassionate care from a virtual primary care doctor, we’re here to help.
Discover the difference of working directly with a physician who truly listens.
