About
Dr. Jameelah Gater-Richardson earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor in 2000. She completed her family medicine residency at Emory University in Atlanta. She then pursued a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson under Dr. Andrew Weil. The American Board of Family Medicine granted her board certification in family medicine.
Dr. Gater-Richardson earned the Thomas C. Davies Family Practice award during medical school. The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians later named her Resident of the Year for her commitment to the field. She brings board-certified family medicine together with integrative training to deliver whole-body care. She is passionate about prevention, helping patients understand their health before problems take hold. Her practice serves patients of all ages and covers everything from chronic conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol to women's health and lifestyle coaching.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor (2000)
Residency
Family Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson (under Dr. Andrew Weil)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gater right for?
Dr. Gater-Richardson is a strong fit for patients of any age who want a physician engaged in their long-term health. Adults managing chronic conditions like high blood pressure or high cholesterol benefit from her preventive focus. Patients drawn to integrative approaches will find her fellowship training under Dr. Andrew Weil highly relevant. Families seeking a single physician for members across multiple age groups fit well with her broad family medicine scope. Her small panel means she can see members same-day and invest real time on every visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gater-Richardson treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sinus infections, fevers, flu, and injuries. She also provides women's health and gynecological services. Her integrative medicine background allows her to address lifestyle factors alongside clinical treatment.
Yes. Dr. Gater-Richardson holds board certification in family medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson under Dr. Andrew Weil.
Dr. Gater-Richardson earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor in 2000. She completed her family medicine residency at Emory University in Atlanta. She then trained in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson as a fellow under Dr. Andrew Weil.
Dr. Gater-Richardson received the Thomas C. Davies Family Practice award during her time in medical school. The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians also recognized her as Resident of the Year for her dedication to the field.
Yes. Dr. Gater-Richardson sees patients of all ages, from infants through seniors. Family medicine training covers pediatrics, adult medicine, and geriatrics, and she applies that full scope in her Eatonton practice.
Dr. Gater-Richardson completed a dedicated fellowship in integrative medicine under Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona. She weaves that training into her family medicine practice through lifestyle coaching and a whole-body perspective on health. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, she works to understand each patient's full health picture.
Dr. Gater-Richardson focuses on identifying and addressing health risks before they become serious problems. She builds a personalized healthcare plan with each member. Annual physicals, health screenings, and lifestyle coaching all play a central role in her preventive approach.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026