Jamal Lawrence, MD

Dr. Jamal Lawrence, MD, is a visionary leader in healthcare and the founder and CEO of Harvest Health MD. Double board-certified in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Lawrence brings a unique blend of expertise and compassion to his practice. A New York native, he earned a B.A. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Sociology from Binghamton University (SUNY). He then graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Memorial Health's Savannah Family Medicine Residency Program. Throughout his career, Dr. Lawrence has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, earning both local and national recognition for his dedication to serving his community. Driven by a passion for social justice, business acumen, and a commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Lawrence founded Harvest Health MD. Inspired by the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, he created a practice dedicated to providing affordable and accessible healthcare to all, regardless of insurance status. Harvest Health MD reflects Dr. Lawrence's belief in holistic care, integrating Lifestyle Medicine and Plant-Based Nutrition to improve patient outcomes and the overall healthcare experience. Dr. Lawrence is deeply committed to serving the Savannah community, actively bridging the gap between healthcare and community organizations. As a recent Health Equity Achieved through Lifestyle Medicine (H.E.A.L.) Scholar, he utilizes lifestyle medicine and behavior change strategies to address health disparities among underserved populations. He currently resides in Savannah with his family. His leadership extends to his role as President of the South Atlantic Medical Association and his local chapter of the National Medical Association (NMA). He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Mercer University School of Medicine and holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. "As the founder of Harvest Health MD, I decided not to just talk about or join in on the problems in healthcare but to try to be a part of the solution. Healthcare delivery has become cumbersome, fragmented, expensive, impersonal and often leaves patients with more questions and confusion than answers, this is not how I believe medicine should be practiced. Instead of integrating and assimilating into traditional practice, I decided to build my own practice where I would be able to directly impact how patients experienced health care. Harvest Health MD is my version of a solution to the above problems. It is the medical practice that I wanted to see, a practice that values, empowers and supports patients on their journey of becoming their best selves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Join us at Harvest Health MD as we seek to do healthcare differently!" Dr. Jamal Lawrence