Virtual Integrative Family Medicine for New Jersey Residents
Primary care and integrative medicine by secure video, for patients across New Jersey.
Availability
Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST
A Doctor's Visit That Fits Between Obligations
New Jersey is a commuter state, and commuters skip appointments. A video visit removes the part that gets skipped — the drive, the parking deck, the waiting room magazines. Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD, sees patients from Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, and Bergen County down through Princeton, Trenton, Cherry Hill, Camden, Toms River, and the Shore.
The practice's phone line is a 609 number, and appointments run 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Eastern, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — including slots that fit inside a lunch hour.
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.
YOUR PHYSICIAN’S BACKGROUND
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD
Board-Certified Integrative & Family Medicine Physician in 11 states
MD, Howard University College of Medicine. Residency in Family and Social Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx. Two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine through Stamford Hospital and the University of Arizona. Board-certified, 10+ years of practice, 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
New Jersey Telehealth FAQs
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Yes, as long as you have a private spot and a stable connection. Afternoon slots run to 5:30 PM ET, which also covers post-work visits.
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Dr. Smithbey is licensed in all three states, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York, so either location works.
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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 Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, and Princeton or anywhere else in New Jersey.
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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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Electronic prescriptions are sent during or right after your visit to the New Jersey pharmacy you name, when clinically appropriate.
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Both, in the same visit. Medication management and integrative work — nutrition, sleep, stress, movement — come from one physician.
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Yes. When clinically appropriate, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy of choice anywhere in New Jersey.
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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 New Jersey, including Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, and Princeton 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.
Book now!
New Jersey 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.