Weight Loss Clinic & Direct Primary Care in Concord, NC
If you live in Concord and you’re tired of weight loss programs that hand you a shot and wave goodbye, SustainMD works differently. Our practice is led by Dr. Allison Barbee, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician who treats weight and metabolic health the same way she treats the rest of your health: with a full history, a real plan, and follow-up that actually happens. You’ll find our office at 851 Bradley St NE in Concord.
A physician-led clinic is not a storefront. Weight is rarely just about willpower, and the medications that help most work best when a doctor is watching how your body responds. At SustainMD, the same physician who prescribes your treatment also reviews your labs, your other conditions, and how everything fits together. That continuity is the whole point.
We see patients in person at our Concord office and by secure telehealth across North Carolina, so care fits around your work and family instead of the other way around. Many patients join through our SimplyWell direct primary care membership, which trades rushed insurance visits for longer appointments and direct access to your doctor. Whether you’re focused on weight, ongoing primary care, or both, it’s the same front door.
Medical Weight Loss in Concord
Medical weight loss means treating excess weight as the medical condition it is, not as a personal failing. Dr. Barbee starts with the full picture, your history, labs, and goals, before recommending anything. In many cases that includes a GLP-1 medication, but the medication is one part of a plan that also considers nutrition, sleep, stress, and the conditions that often travel with weight, like high blood pressure or insulin resistance. The aim is steady, sustainable progress you can hold onto.
GLP-1 Medications — Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
GLP-1 medications have changed what’s possible in weight care, and research suggests they help many people lose meaningful weight when paired with the right support. They aren’t right for everyone, which is exactly why we evaluate each patient individually.
- Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication that can reduce appetite and help regulate blood sugar, prescribed and monitored by your physician throughout treatment.
- Tirzepatide acts on two gut hormones and may offer added benefit for some patients, though the right choice depends on your health profile and goals.
- Ongoing monitoring is built in, so dosing, side effects, and progress are reviewed regularly rather than left to guesswork between visits.
Whether either medication is appropriate for you is a conversation to have with your physician, who can weigh the benefits against your medical history.
Core Membership Programs
Explore Our Virtual Care Memberships
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.
Insulin Resistance Boot Camp
An intensive, 3-month physician-led program designed for patients with long-standing insulin resistance, weight struggles, or early diabetes.
- 12-Week Jumpstart – A Plan Patients Love
- Weekly visits and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
- Structured lifestyle, medication, and lab tracking
- Personalized accountability and coaching
Basic Weight Loss Membership
Designed for healthy individuals focused strictly on weight management. This plan includes high-quality support without chronic disease care.
- Monthly Physician Visits
- Body Composition Analysis
- Patient Advocacy, including Medication Prior Authorizations and Appeals, as appropriate
- Medication and lab monitoring
- Obesity-focused coaching and titration
Best for: Young adults or individuals with normal labs who don’t require chronic disease management.
Premier/Intensive Weight Loss Membership
This all-inclusive membership is ideal for patients managing obesity alongside chronic diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, PCOS, and more. It includes:
- Monthly Physician Visits
- Body Composition Analysis
- Patient Advocacy, including Medication Prior Authorizations and Appeals, as appropriate
- Comprehensive obesity care
- Chronic disease management
- Medication and lab monitoring
- Direct physician access via text, email, and virtual visits
- Includes Direct Primary Care- (with link to SimplyWell Plan)- with unlimited preventive care and sick visits
Best for: Patients who need full-spectrum medical care and accountability from a dedicated obesity physician.
Direct Primary Care & Family Medicine
As a family medicine practice, SustainMD cares for the whole person and, often, the whole family. Our SimplyWell direct primary care membership gives you longer visits, easier access to Dr. Barbee, and primary care that isn’t squeezed into a few rushed minutes. For Concord families who want a doctor who knows their history and answers their messages, it’s a calmer way to handle everyday health, from checkups and chronic conditions to the questions that come up in between.
Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Health
Weight, blood sugar, and energy are closely linked, and insulin resistance often sits quietly underneath all three. Our Insulin Resistance Boot Camp helps patients understand what’s happening in their metabolism and what to do about it, with guidance grounded in your own labs. Addressing insulin resistance early can matter, and in many cases it supports both weight goals and long-term health. Your physician can help you understand where you stand.
Contact Details
- info@sustainmd.net
- 704-561-1566
- In-Person Visits (Mon - Fri)
- 851 Bradley St NE, Concord, NC 28025
- 09:00-05:30PM (Clinic Hours)
- Telemedicine Visits (Online): Available 24/7
Visit Our Concord Office
SustainMD is located at 851 Bradley St NE, Concord, NC 28025, serving Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, and the wider Cabarrus County and Charlotte metro area. In-person and telehealth visits are both available, and we’re glad to talk through whether membership or weight care is the right fit before you commit. Reach out to schedule a consultation and meet the practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is treatment at SustainMD covered by insurance?
SustainMD runs on a direct primary care membership model rather than billing insurance for visits, which is what makes longer appointments and direct physician access possible. Medication and lab costs are handled separately. We’re happy to explain how the membership works before you join.
Do I need to be a member to get weight loss treatment?
Most weight care happens within the SimplyWell membership so your physician can monitor you properly over time. The best way to find out what fits your situation is a short consultation.
Can I be seen without coming to the Concord office?
Yes. We offer secure telehealth visits across North Carolina, so you can start and continue care from home. Our Concord office is here when an in-person visit makes sense.
How do I know if a GLP-1 medication is right for me?
That depends on your health history, current conditions, and goals. Dr. Barbee reviews all of it before recommending any medication, so the decision is made with a physician rather than on your own.
Medical Disclaimer
This page is for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. GLP-1 medications and weight loss treatments carry risks and are not appropriate for everyone. Always talk with Dr. Barbee or another qualified physician about your specific situation before starting any treatment.
