Virtual Integrative Family Medicine for Texas Residents
Whole-person, evidence-based primary care — delivered virtually to patients anywhere in Texas.
Availability
Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST
254 Counties, One Screen
Texas is big — but so is our reach. Patients in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and every community across the state can meet with Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, a board-certified integrative and family medicine physician, for whole-person, evidence-based care delivered entirely by secure video visit.
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
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD
Board-Certified Integrative & Family Medicine Physician in 11 states
Board-certified in Family Medicine with a two-year Integrative Medicine fellowship through Stamford Hospital and the University of Arizona. MD, Howard University College of Medicine; residency in Family and Social Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY. Over a decade of practice, licensed in Texas and 10 other 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
Texas Telehealth FAQs
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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 Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth or anywhere else in Texas.
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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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Self-pay pricing is available and quoted before you schedule, so there's no surprise bill. Call or text 609-354-5553 for current rates.
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Yes. When clinically appropriate, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy of choice anywhere in Texas.
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Yes — electronic prescriptions go to any Texas pharmacy you choose, including independent small-town pharmacies, when clinically appropriate.
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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 Texas, including Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth and surrounding areas — not just major metro areas.
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Licensing covers the entire state. Rural and border-county patients are a meaningful part of the practice.
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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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For patients working outdoors much of the year, hydration, medication timing, blood pressure, and blood sugar patterns all get discussed as part of a realistic plan.
Ready to get started?
Texas 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.