Hormonal and metabolic imbalances like insulin resistance can affect fertility. We help identify and address these underlying factors as part of your care.
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Struggling to conceive can feel overwhelming, touching every part of your physical and emotional well-being. At SustainMD, we recognize that infertility is not just about reproduction — it often overlaps with hormones, metabolism, weight, and overall health.
Our role is not to replace fertility specialists. Instead, we provide membership-based obesity medicine and primary care that support your reproductive journey. This includes addressing factors such as metabolic health, stress, and lifestyle challenges that may influence fertility.
Through secure, virtual care, Dr. Allison Pope Barbee, MD, partners with you to optimize your health, coordinate care when needed, and provide ongoing, stigma-free support tailored to your unique needs.
Type of Care: Virtual telemedicine-based memberships
Serving Patients In: California, Florida, Maine, North Carolina
Ideal For: Women and couples seeking evaluation, support, and management for infertility
First Step: Initial telehealth consultation with Dr. Allison Barbee
Infertility is typically defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse (or 6 months for women over 35). But beyond the definition, infertility is a deeply personal journey that can affect hormones, weight, and mental well-being.
Certain metabolic or medical factors — such as thyroid issues, insulin resistance, or medication side effects — may contribute to infertility. At SustainMD, we focus on addressing these whole-person factors through obesity medicine and primary care, while coordinating with fertility specialists when advanced procedures are needed.
A thoughtful evaluation can help uncover underlying health concerns that may play a role. During your membership visits, Dr. Barbee may:
A thoughtful evaluation can help uncover underlying health concerns that may play a role. During your membership visits, Dr. Barbee may:
Review your medical and reproductive history
Assess for metabolic or hormonal imbalances
Recommend appropriate lab work (completed locally)
Evaluate lifestyle, nutrition, and stress factors that influence fertility
This approach ensures you have a strong health foundation while pursuing fertility care.
Every patient’s path to parenthood is different, which is why our care focuses on tailored support, such as:
Guidance for managing conditions that may affect fertility (thyroid, PCOS, weight-related concerns)
Lifestyle and nutrition recommendations to improve reproductive health
Coordination with fertility specialists and reproductive endocrinologists for advanced treatment options
Referrals to counseling or therapy to address the emotional impact of infertility
By combining medical insight with supportive care, SustainMD helps you feel guided and empowered during this process.
Infertility often brings stress, grief, or strain in relationships. SustainMD offers:
Referrals for counseling or therapy
Education on stress reduction and mindfulness techniques
Strategies for maintaining relationship health during fertility care
Ongoing check-ins to adapt your plan over time
We believe that true care addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of your journey.
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Review our Membership Plans & Pricing
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Select the plan that best fits your needs
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Complete your secure online intake form
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Schedule your initial telehealth consultation with Dr. Barbee
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Begin your personalized care plan with ongoing guidance and coordination
Allison Pope Barbee, MD is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience. She provides obesity medicine and primary care with an understanding of how infertility and related health conditions affect overall wellness.
Her focus is on empowering patients with knowledge, coordination, and compassionate support, while respecting the vital role of fertility specialists. She is also a proud member of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), advocating for accessible, whole-person healthcare.
She is also a proud member of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), advocating for accessible, affordable healthcare for all patients.
We provide virtual infertility-related support for adults across:
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.
