Virtual Integrative Family Medicine for North Carolina Residents
Whole-person, evidence-based primary care — delivered virtually to patients anywhere in North Carolina.
Availability
Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST
One Physician, All 100 Counties
North Carolina patients in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and beyond can now receive board-certified integrative family medicine care from the comfort of home. Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey combines primary care with lifestyle medicine to treat the whole person, not just a diagnosis, through convenient, secure virtual visits.
At Tree of Life Integrative Family Medicine, healthcare goes beyond treating symptoms. We combine evidence-based primary care with lifestyle medicine and integrative healthcare principles — looking at nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, relationships, and emotional well-being — to address the whole person, not just the disease.
ABOUT YOUR PHYSICIAN
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD
Board-Certified Integrative & Family Medicine Physician in 11 states
Board-certified in Integrative and Family Medicine. Medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine; residency in Family and Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx; two-year Integrative Medicine fellowship through Stamford Hospital and the University of Arizona. More than 10 years of practice, licensed across 11 states.
PERSONALIZED CARE
Conditions We Treat
We manage a wide range of chronic, acute, and preventive health needs virtually, including hypertension, diabetes and prediabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, obesity, menopause and hormonal wellness, anxiety, depression, and stress, sleep concerns, and general primary care needs.
Diabetes & Prediabetes
Hypertension
Menopause & Hormonal Wellness
High Cholesterol
Anxiety
Depression
Thyroid Disorders
Sleep Concerns
Obesity
General Primary Care
How Your Virtual Visit Works
STEP 1
Book or inquire online or by phone
STEP 2
Insurance verification
STEP 5
Receive your care plan, labs, referrals, and follow-up recommendations
STEP 3
Complete intake forms & registration
STEP 4
Attend your secure, HIPAA-compliant video visit
Full details available on our
How Virtual Visits Work page.
COVERAGE
Insurance We Accept
We accept many major commercial insurance plans as well as Medicare, including Aetna, AmeriHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield Horizon, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Clover Health, Coventry First Health PPO, Galaxy Health Network, InterGroup Services, New Jersey Health Plan, QualCare, UnitedHealthcare, and WellCare. Coverage varies by plan, so we encourage patients to verify their benefits before scheduling. Out-of-network and self-pay options are also available.
Clover Health
UnitedHealthcare
New Jersey Health Plan
Aetna
Coventry First Health PPO
Cigna
QualCare
AmeriHealth
WellCare
BCBS Horizon
Medicare
North Carolina Telehealth FAQs
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Booking is open online around the clock, and new-patient visits are scheduled directly rather than through a referral queue.
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That combination is the practice's core work. One 60-minute intake covers all of it, then follow-ups track labs and medications together.
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Yes. Visits are conducted on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, so your health information stays private and protected whether you're joining from Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro or anywhere else in North Carolina.
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We accept Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, AmeriHealth, BCBS plans, WellCare, and additional commercial plans. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend verifying benefits before your visit. Self-pay options are also available.
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Yes. When clinically appropriate, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy of choice anywhere in North Carolina.
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Just a smartphone, tablet, or computer with an internet connection — no app download or special equipment required.
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Dr. Smithbey is licensed to treat patients anywhere within North Carolina, including Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro and surrounding areas — not just major metro areas.
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Many primary care and integrative medicine concerns can be managed virtually, including diabetes and prediabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, weight management, thyroid disorders, menopause and hormonal wellness, anxiety, and depression.
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Moving within the state changes nothing. Moving out of state is fine if it's one of the 12 where Dr. Smithbey is licensed; otherwise she'll help you transition care.
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No. Integrative care combines conventional, evidence-based treatment — including medication when indicated — with nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement work. Nothing gets stopped without a clinical reason.
Ready to begin?
North Carolina residents can book a virtual visit with Dr. Smithbey online or by calling/texting 609-354-5553. New to telehealth? Visit our How Virtual Visits Work page or subscribe to Dr. Smithbey's YouTube channel for health education and tips.