Virtual Integrative Family Medicine for South Carolina Residents
Whole-person, evidence-based primary care — delivered virtually to patients anywhere in South Carolina.
Availability
Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST
Care Built Around You, Not a Protocol
Two patients with the same diagnosis rarely need the same plan. Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD, starts with a full hour: your history, your labs, your sleep, your stress, your goals — then builds treatment from there. She sees South Carolina patients in Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach, Florence, and rural Midlands and Pee Dee communities.
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 DOCTOR
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD
Board-Certified Integrative & Family Medicine Physician in 11 states
Board-certified in Integrative and Family Medicine, fellowship-trained through a two-year Integrative Medicine program at Stamford Hospital and the University of Arizona. MD from Howard University College of Medicine, residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. 10+ years of clinical experience, licensed in 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
South Carolina Telehealth FAQs
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Yes, with your permission. Having a family member present is welcome and often helpful for remembering the plan.
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Many Medicare patients use these visits for exactly this kind of care: blood pressure, cholesterol, thyroid, diabetes, and medication review, without a drive to the clinic each time.
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A smartphone or tablet is often simplest — no app download, no special equipment. You'll get a link and instructions ahead of time.
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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 Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville or anywhere else in South 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 South 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 South Carolina, including Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville 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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Menopause and hormonal wellness are treated directly here, with referral only if something falls outside the scope of primary and integrative care.
Ready to get started?
South 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.