About
James W. Greene, MD, FAAFP, is a board-certified family physician practicing in Brunswick, Georgia. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Georgia in 1980, then his Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He completed both his internship and residency in Family Practice at Greenville Hospital System in South Carolina, serving as Chief Resident in 1987.
Dr. Greene holds dual board certifications as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. His academic work spans three appointments, including his current role as Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Georgia Regents University, Medical College of Georgia, a position he has held since 2012. He participated in Phase IV clinical trials for both Imitrex and Lantus. His clinical passions include prevention, men's and women's health, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, thyroid disease, and gastrointestinal health. Outside medicine, Dr. Greene is a licensed private pilot and an avid scuba diver.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, Athens, GA – Bachelor of Science, Microbiology 1980
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA – Doctorate of Medicine 1984
Residency
Family Practice, Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC 1985-1987; Chief Resident 1987
Additional Training
Internship: Family Practice, Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC 1984-1985
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Greene right for?
Dr. Greene is well suited for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built on prevention. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or thyroid disease benefit from his focused clinical experience. He also serves men and women with an interest in proactive wellness planning and regular health monitoring. Patients across coastal southeast Georgia who want same- or next-day access to their physician find his practice a practical fit.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Greene focuses on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, thyroid disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. He also provides comprehensive men's and women's health care. Prevention runs through all of his clinical work.
Yes. Dr. Greene holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and as a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Greene earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at Greenville Hospital System in South Carolina, where he served as Chief Resident in 1987.
Yes. Dr. Greene currently serves as Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Georgia Regents University, Medical College of Georgia. He has held multiple academic appointments since 1990.
Dr. Greene brings together clinical knowledge, experience, and advocacy to form personalized partnerships with his patients. He emphasizes listening, education, and building wellness plans around each patient's individual goals.
Yes. Dr. Greene participated in the Imitrex Phase IV Clinical Trial from 2001 to 2002 and the Lantus Phase IV Clinical Trial from 2002 to 2003.
Yes. Dr. Greene is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. MDVIP members can contact him directly when urgent concerns arise outside of regular office hours.
Dr. Greene holds courtesy staff privileges at Southeast Georgia Health System's Brunswick Campus. He can follow his patients' care when they need hospital-level treatment.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026