SustainMD offers personalized chronic disease management through telehealth. Dr. Allison Pope Barbee helps patients living with ongoing conditions build effective, sustainable care plans that improve quality of life and reduce long-term health risks.
Chronic conditions require consistent, ongoing care rather than occasional appointments when symptoms flare. For patients living with conditions like prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or metabolic syndrome, the quality of day-to-day management can make a significant difference in long-term outcomes.
Telehealth has made it easier than ever to maintain that consistency. With virtual visits, patients can stay connected with their physician without the barriers of transportation, scheduling conflicts, or long waits. At SustainMD, chronic disease management is built around regular communication, personalized planning, and evidence-based treatment.
Dr. Allison Pope Barbee brings a metabolic health perspective to chronic care management. Many chronic conditions are interconnected through underlying metabolic dysfunction, and addressing these root causes often produces better results than treating each condition in isolation.
SustainMD provides physician-guided management support for a range of chronic conditions, including:
Prediabetes and insulin resistance
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity and weight-related metabolic conditions
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Thyroid disorders
Chronic fatigue and low energy related to metabolic health
If you are unsure whether your condition is supported, contact our team. Dr. Barbee will review your health history during your consultation to determine the best path forward.
Your Care Journey
Step 1
Comprehensive Initial Consultation
Your care begins with a thorough virtual consultation. Dr. Barbee reviews your full medical history, current medications, past lab results, and lifestyle factors to provide the foundation for your personalized care plan.
Step 2
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your evaluation, Dr. Barbee develops a targeted management plan that may include medication management, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and metabolic monitoring strategies tailored to your specific conditions and goals.
Step 3
Regular Virtual Follow-Up Visits
Consistent follow-up is essential for effective chronic disease management. Patients meet regularly with Dr. Barbee through secure telehealth visits to review progress, adjust medications if needed, and address new concerns.
Step 4
Lab Monitoring and Progress Tracking
Dr. Barbee coordinates lab testing to track key health markers over time. Changes in your results guide ongoing treatment decisions and help measure the effectiveness of your care plan.
Step 5
Long-Term Health Strategy
Chronic disease management is a long-term commitment. Dr. Barbee works with you to build sustainable habits and strategies that support not just disease control but meaningful improvements in your overall health and quality of life.
Effective chronic disease management requires more than prescribing medications. Our physician-guided approach may include:
Patients engaged in consistent, personalized chronic care often experience:
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Better control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol
Reduced risk of serious complications associated with chronic disease
Improved energy levels and daily functioning
Greater understanding of their conditions and how to manage them
Fewer emergency visits and reactive treatments
A clearer path toward long-term health improvement
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Initial Consultation
Dr. Allison Pope Barbee’s training in obesity medicine and metabolic health gives her a unique perspective on how chronic conditions interact. She looks at the whole picture and addresses the metabolic factors that often drive multiple conditions at once.
Managing a chronic condition should not require constant trips to a clinic. SustainMD’s telehealth model makes it easy to stay connected with your physician and maintain the consistency that effective chronic care requires.
Dr. Barbee takes the time to understand your goals, concerns, and lifestyle. Your care plan reflects your individual situation, not a generic protocol.
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Patients can access physician guided weight loss care through secure virtual visits.
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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.
Yes. Many chronic conditions including high blood pressure, prediabetes, high cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome can be effectively managed through regular virtual visits, lab monitoring, and personalized treatment plans.
Visit frequency depends on your specific conditions and treatment plan. Most patients begin with more frequent visits and transition to a maintenance schedule as their condition stabilizes.
Some aspects of chronic disease management may require in-person visits such as certain lab draws or procedures. Dr. Barbee will coordinate referrals and in-person needs as part of your care plan.
Yes. Medication management is a core part of chronic disease care at SustainMD. Dr. Barbee will review, prescribe, and adjust medications as appropriate based on your progress and lab results.
SustainMD’s metabolic-focused approach is well-suited to patients managing multiple conditions. Dr. Barbee takes an integrated view of your health and develops a plan that addresses all relevant factors together.
Living with a chronic condition does not mean accepting poor health as permanent. With consistent, physician-guided care, many patients are able to improve their condition, reduce their risk of complications, and feel significantly better over time.
SustainMD is ready to help you build a plan that works for your life and your health.
Physician Credentials
Care is provided by Dr. Allison Pope Barbee, MD, a board certified family medicine physician with advanced training in obesity medicine and metabolic health.
Educational Disclaimer
Information on this page is provided for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Not Emergency Care
SustainMD telehealth services are not intended for emergency medical situations.
Privacy and Security
All virtual visits are conducted using secure, HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms to protect patient privacy.
Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. Whether you’re interested in our comprehensive medical weight loss program, our dedicated obesity management services, or our revolutionary direct primary care model, SustainMD is here to help.
