About
Allison Pope Barbee, MD, founded SustainMD after two decades of practicing family medicine. A. D. from Jefferson Medical College in 2003, graduating through the Physician Shortage Area Program. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Maine Medical Center in 2006 and has held board certification in Family Medicine ever since.
Growing up in rural Maine, Dr. Barbee witnessed how limited access to care shaped health outcomes for entire communities. That experience informed her clinical values and ultimately led her to build a practice designed around direct physician access. She has invested more than 150 hours in advanced continuing medical education in Obesity Medicine and holds active memberships in both the Obesity Medicine Association and the North Carolina Obesity Society. Dr. Barbee is passionate about metabolic health, insulin resistance, PCOS, and hormonal imbalances. She approaches every patient with a whole-person lens, integrating behavioral health, nutrition, and evidence-based medicine into each care plan. She is fully licensed to provide telehealth in California, Florida, Maine, and North Carolina.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Colgate University, B.A. – 1998
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College – 2003 (Physician Shortage Area Program)
Residency
Family Medicine, Maine Medical Center – 2006
Additional Training
Advanced training in Obesity Medicine – 150+ hours of CME
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barbee right for?
Dr. Barbee is a strong fit for adults struggling with weight, metabolic dysfunction, or hormonal conditions. Patients with insulin resistance, PCOS, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or metabolic syndrome benefit from her root-cause approach. She also serves adults managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, perimenopause, or sleep apnea. Patients who want direct access to their physician and prefer virtual care will find her practice structure well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barbee treats obesity, insulin resistance, PCOS, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalance, perimenopause, menopause, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea. She also addresses emotional eating and supports patients managing anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Her clinical focus centers on conditions that intersect with metabolic and hormonal health.
Yes. Dr. Barbee holds board certification in Family Medicine, which she earned in 2006 after completing her residency at Maine Medical Center. She has also completed more than 150 hours of advanced continuing medical education in Obesity Medicine.
D. from Jefferson Medical College in 2003 through the Physician Shortage Area Program. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Maine Medical Center in 2006. She earned her undergraduate degree from Colgate University in 1998.
Dr. Barbee treats obesity as a chronic disease requiring long-term medical management. She focuses on identifying root causes such as insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic dysfunction rather than applying generic diet advice. Her plans incorporate nutrition strategies, behavioral health support, continuous glucose monitoring, and medication when appropriate, including GLP-1 therapies.
Yes. SustainMD operates as a solo micropractice with no staff handoffs or call centers. All patient communication goes directly to Dr. Barbee. Patients reach their physician, not a coordinator or medical assistant.
Dr. Barbee holds active telehealth licenses in California, Florida, Maine, and North Carolina. Patients in all four states can receive virtual care through SustainMD. In-person visits are available on Tuesday afternoons at the Concord, NC location.
Yes. When clinically appropriate, Dr. Barbee prescribes GLP-1 and other anti-obesity medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. She evaluates each patient individually through the two-visit initial consultation before determining whether medication is the right fit.
Dr. Barbee is an active member of the Obesity Medicine Association and the North Carolina Obesity Society. These memberships keep her current on evolving research and clinical guidelines in obesity and metabolic medicine.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026