About
Dr. Jamal Lawrence is the founder and sole physician at Harvest Health MD in Savannah, GA. A. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Sociology from Binghamton University (SUNY). He went on to complete his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. His residency training in Family Medicine took place at Memorial Health's Savannah Family Medicine Residency Program, the same city where he would later build his practice.
Dr. Lawrence holds dual board certifications in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He treats diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions. He integrates plant-based nutrition counseling into his clinical work, drawing on his own years-long dietary journey toward whole-food, plant-forward eating. He sees medicine as inseparable from community: he leads the Seeds for Harvest initiative, coaches physicians on building independent practices, and has earned local and national recognition for community service. A man of faith, husband, and father, Dr. Lawrence built Harvest Health MD to reflect his belief that health grows through lasting relationships, not transactions.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Binghamton University (SUNY), B.A. Biological Sciences, Minor in Sociology
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Memorial Health's Savannah Family Medicine Residency Program
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lawrence right for?
Dr. Lawrence is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a primary care doctor who treats the whole person. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorders benefit from his structured, relationship-driven approach. He works well with individuals interested in lifestyle change, particularly around nutrition and preventive health. Small business owners looking for a reliable employer healthcare solution also find a natural fit here. Patients who want their doctor to know them by name, not by chart number, tend to thrive in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lawrence focuses on chronic disease management across a wide range of conditions. He regularly treats patients with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease. He also addresses obesity and metabolic conditions through a lifestyle medicine lens.
Yes. Dr. Lawrence holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. This dual certification reflects his commitment to treating disease through clinical medicine and through evidence-based lifestyle interventions including nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress management.
Dr. Lawrence earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Memorial Health's Savannah Family Medicine Residency Program, which is how he established his roots in the Savannah community.
Dr. Lawrence integrates plant-based nutrition counseling directly into patient visits. He follows a whole-food, plant-forward diet himself and applies that knowledge clinically. He connects dietary habits to the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease, metabolic conditions, and certain cancers.
Dr. Lawrence believes that patients should be heard and not just seen. He views health as something cultivated over time through education, accountability, and a genuine relationship with a personal doctor. He structures his practice so that relationship has room to develop visit after visit.
Dr. Lawrence practices Family Medicine, which means he cares for patients across a broad age range. He conducts annual exams, sports physicals, preventive screenings, and urgent care visits for both adults and younger patients.
Yes. Outside of patient care, Dr. Lawrence coaches physicians who want to identify limiting beliefs and build independent practices. He also consults with individuals developing cash-based medical practices. These services run separately from his clinical membership at Harvest Health MD.
Dr. Lawrence leads a community initiative called Seeds for Harvest, focused on leadership, mentorship, and community service. He has published a Black Doctors List for Savannah and maintains a community resources page for the local area. He has earned local and national recognition for his dedication to bridging healthcare and community.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026