Metabolic Health
Metabolic and lab evaluation
Discuss insulin resistance, prediabetes and thyroid concerns within your history, available labs and broader metabolic assessment.
Explore metabolic careOnline obesity medicine · NC · CA · FL · ME
Your online weight‑loss doctor.Same doctor. Every visit.
Your health and your life evolve, and your treatment should too. Together, we’ll learn what works for you and continue adapting your care over time.
I provide personalized care in Obesity Medicine and metabolic health, with online visits in North Carolina, California, Florida, and Maine.
Virtual visit · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Allison Pope Barbee, MD
I’m Dr. Allison Barbee, a Family Physician with advanced training in Obesity Medicine. At SustainMD, my focus goes beyond weight loss to improving your metabolic health, vitality, and overall well-being. I combine the science of Obesity Medicine with an understanding of the connection between mind, body, and metabolism.
Your care with one physician
I take time to review your history and understand your concerns. We can discuss your hormones and emotional health, along with sleep and the demands of daily life, as we decide what needs attention in your care.
Areas considered together
Metabolic HealthWomen's Hormonal HealthMind and Metabolism
Where we can meet
VirtualVirtual care in North Carolina, California, Florida, and Maine.
In personIn-person visits at my Concord, North Carolina office.
Giving Your Metabolic Health the Focus It Deserves
Your metabolic health doesn’t exist in isolation. I take the time to learn your story, your health history, your concerns, what you’ve already tried, and what is happening in your life right now. Together, we’ll look at how your metabolism may intersect with hormones, emotional health, medications and treatments from other professionals, and the demands of everyday life.
At SustainMD, I can give your metabolic health the time and attention it deserves. I’ll advocate for this part of your care, whether that means navigating medication coverage, helping you understand your options, monitoring how you respond to treatment, or working alongside the other professionals who care for you. My goal is to make sure the metabolic piece of your health is not overlooked, but thoughtfully supported as part of the bigger picture.
Whole-person care.
One doctor who knows you.
This is a solo practice. You’ll see me for your physician visits and keep working with me as your care continues.
Care directly with me
A direct line to your doctor, not a phone tree or layers of staff.
Nutrition & activity plan for you
Built around your history and the realities of your life.
Monthly physician visits
With text or email contact with me between visits (membership).
Hormones, sleep & emotional health
Considered together with your metabolism.
Prescription & insurance advocacy
I handle prior authorizations and appeals personally, and look at current self-pay options.
Online or in person
Virtual care in 4 states, or Tuesdays at my Concord, NC office.
Meet your doctor
A physician who takes the time to know you
Allison Pope Barbee, MD
- Board-certifiedFamily Medicine
- Advanced trainingObesity Medicine
I want to understand what you’ve already been through, what has and hasn’t worked, and what you need from your care now. That starts with listening to your story, without judgment, blame, or shame.
We’ll look beyond the numbers to understand how your metabolism, emotional health, and the realities of everyday life fit together. Life is rarely predictable, and your care should make room for its interruptions and imperfections, not make you feel like you’ve failed when things don’t go according to plan.
I’ll bring my experience in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, while you bring the experience of living in your own body. Together, we’ll find what works, navigate the disruptions, and adjust as we go.
Your story matters here. We’ll take time to understand it and move forward together.
Care with or without insurance
You pay SustainMD directly for consultations and membership. I do not bill insurance for my professional services, but I actively help you use your coverage for the rest of your care.
I help you use your coverage
- Prior authorization requests and insurance appeals handled personally, including for GLP‑1 medications
- Lab testing through your insurance co-pay or deductible
- Itemized invoice for eligible visits to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement
Coverage depends on your plan.
Book an Initial ConsultationClear self-pay options
- Medication at the pharmacy using the most current discounts available
- Laboratory testing at Quest using SustainMD's discounts
- HSA and FSA cards accepted, depending on your plan's rules
Membership does not include medications or labs.
Book an Initial ConsultationWhere I practice
North Carolina
Virtual + Concord office
California
Virtual
Florida
Virtual
Maine
Virtual
Virtual visits
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In person · Tuesdays 12:30–4:30 p.m.
851 Bradley St NE, Concord, NC 28025
Third-party ratings
Independently rated by patients
U.S. News5.0 / 567 reviews · Patients' Top Choice
Healthgrades4.6 / 528 reviews · Patient Favorite
Google5.0 / 525 reviews
In patients' words
What patients say about working with Dr Barbee
- ★★★★★
“Dr. Barbee is the best. So compassionate and responsive. My husband started his journey at 279 and is now 190 and counting.”
Kathleen DietrichGoogle review - ★★★★★
“She's super friendly, respectful and has never shut down my questions or requests. Her pricing is great, and I love the remote visit options.”
Audrey TetuGoogle review - ★★★★★
“I was tired of switching doctors or losing a doctor that I had built a relationship with.”
Linda GGoogle review
FAQ
Before you book
Will I always see Dr. Barbee?
Yes. You’ll work directly with me for your physician visits at SustainMD and have a direct line of communication to me, not a phone tree or layers of staff.
What happens in the initial consultation?
Your initial consultation includes two extended visits with me for a total fee of $500. We begin with your story and medical history, review available information, and arrange additional testing when appropriate. At the second visit, we review the findings together and develop your individual care plan. Each visit’s length depends on your needs.
Will I be prescribed weight loss medication?
I’ll assess whether medication is appropriate for you, in addition to a personalized plan for nutrition and physical activity. We can discuss GLP-1 treatment and other FDA-approved medications as part of that conversation.
What does membership include and what does it cost?
Signature Care Membership costs $200 per month after the initial consultation. It includes monthly physician visits and direct contact with me by text or email. I review your care with you and personally handle prescription changes or manage side effects when needed.
How do payment and insurance work?
You pay SustainMD directly for my professional services. I do not bill insurance for consultations or membership, but I do help you use insurance when appropriate for other parts of your care. I personally handle prior authorizations and appeals for prescribed medication when needed. For eligible visits, including one-time appointments, I can provide an itemized invoice for you to submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Your insurance plan determines whether they will assist with coverage for the medications, labs and monitoring you need. Memberships do not include medications or labs. • Medication costs are self-pay at the pharmacy using the most current discounts available or per individual insurance co-pays/deductibles. • Laboratory testing can be performed at Quest using SustainMD's discounts or you may choose to pay your insurance co-pay or deductible.
Where can I receive care?
I offer virtual care in North Carolina, California, Florida, and Maine. Virtual visits are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In-person visits are available on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 851 Bradley St NE, Concord, NC 28025.
Tell Me Your Story
If you’re looking for a physician who will take time to understand you, I’d welcome the chance to hear your story. We’ll begin with two extended visits so we can bring your information together and decide how to move forward.