Programs at SustainMD
Virtual access to compassionate, evidence-based care — wherever you are in CA, FL, ME, or NC.
Why Choose a Program-Based Approach?
At SustainMD, we don’t just treat symptoms — we support your health journey with tailored care models that fit your needs. Whether you’re managing weight, addressing insulin resistance, or seeking ongoing preventive care, our programs provide structured support, physician access, and science-backed solutions.
Our virtual programs are created by Dr. Allison Barbee, a board-certified Family Medicine physician with advanced training and special interest in obesity, metabolic health, and preventive care.
Your Initial Consultation (Compulsory before Weight Loss Plans and Insulin Resistance)
Before joining any membership, all new patients begin with a comprehensive two-visit initial consultation to ensure your care plan is fully customized to your unique needs.
- Detailed review of your medical history, medications, lifestyle, environment, and health goals
- In-depth discussion of prior weight loss attempts, challenges, and successes
- Ordering (or reviewing) lab work to assess metabolic health, hormonal balance, and cardiovascular risk factors
- Thorough review of lab results and how they impact your weight, metabolism, and overall health
- Creation of a personalized treatment plan (nutrition strategies, activity recommendations, behavioral changes, medication options including GLP-1s or other anti-obesity medications when appropriate)
- Guidance on next steps and selection of your membership program
- includes Welcome Toolkit with body composition scale, tape measure and continuous glucose monitor so we can track more than just weight and BMI
This ensures your care is rooted in medical science and tailored to you — whether you have significant metabolic concerns, multiple chronic conditions, or normal labs but still struggle with weight.
Membership Options (after your Initial Consultation)
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
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.
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.
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.
- Comprehensive virtual health review
- Annual labs (CBC, CMP, A1c, Lipid, TSH)
- 3 acute virtual visits/year
- Screening and referral coordination (Pap, Mammography, Colonoscopy, vaccines)
- Direct communication with Dr. Barbee
Best for: Patients seeking an affordable and low-commitment approach to maintaining their health.
Additional Care Services
SustainMD isn’t just about weight loss; we care for the whole person through:
Chronic Condition Management
Included in our Premier Plan: diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, PCOS, and hypothyroidism.
Lab Coordination & Prescriptions
Enjoy seamless support with lab orders, interpretation, and medication management — all handled virtually.
Virtual Physician Access
Whether it’s a rash, UTI, fatigue, or follow-up labs, Dr. Barbee is just a message away.
Health Education & Accountability
Real-time support to help you build lasting habits; no apps, bots, or impersonal portals.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Obesity
Insulin Resistance
Prediabetes & Diabetes
PCOS
Emotional Eating
Metabolic Syndrome
Hypothyroidism
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Not Sure Where to Start?
Book a discovery call with our team to ask questions, compare plans, or schedule your initial consultation. At SustainMD, there’s no judgment; just modern medicine, old-school compassion, and care that meets you where you are.
Serving: California, Florida, Maine, and North Carolina
