About
Jeffrey A. Sherman, MD built his medical career at the intersection of family medicine, behavioral health, and addiction treatment. He graduated cum laude from Emory University in 1990 with a degree in psychology. He earned his MD in 1994 from Jefferson Medical College of Jefferson University in Philadelphia, now Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He completed his internship and residency at The Residency Program in Family Medicine at Georgia Baptist Medical Center, now Atlanta Medical Center. The American Board of Family Medicine has continuously certified him since 1998.
Dr. Sherman started practicing in 1997 in Palmetto, Georgia, and later served as Chief of Staff at Warm Springs Medical Center. He launched his own practice, Your Family Doctor, in Peachtree City that same year. A growing interest in psychiatry led him to join A New Start Medical Center in 2017. Since 2009, he has treated patients with opiate addiction at Treatment Centers of America locations in Newnan, Fayetteville, Kennesaw, and Brunswick. He now holds the role of Chief Medical Officer there. Originally from Parsippany, New Jersey, he lives in Moreland with his wife, J. Renee Holland, MD, a retired family physician, their four adult children, three border collies, two cats, one horse, five mini horses, two mini donkeys, and a mammoth donkey. He enjoys technology, hard rock and heavy metal music, and time with his family and animals.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Emory University, BA in Psychology, cum laude, 1990
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College of Jefferson University (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College), MD, 1994
Residency
The Residency Program in Family Medicine, Georgia Baptist Medical Center (now Atlanta Medical Center)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sherman right for?
Dr. Sherman is a strong fit for adults seeking a physician who integrates family medicine with behavioral health. Patients managing opiate addiction or psychiatric conditions benefit from his deep, focused experience in both areas. He also serves patients who want a functional medicine perspective alongside their primary care. Those who prefer telehealth appointments find his dedicated Tuesday video and phone visits convenient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sherman treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine. His clinical focus includes opiate addiction, behavioral health conditions, and the full spectrum of primary care needs. He also approaches care through a functional medicine lens, looking at root causes alongside conventional treatment.
Yes, Dr. Sherman holds continuous board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine since 1998. He has maintained that certification without interruption throughout his career.
Dr. Sherman earned his MD from Jefferson Medical College of Jefferson University, now Sidney Kimmel Medical College, in 1994. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Georgia Baptist Medical Center, now Atlanta Medical Center. He studied psychology as an undergraduate at Emory University, graduating cum laude in 1990.
Dr. Sherman has practiced medicine since 1997, giving him more than two decades of active clinical experience. He started in Palmetto, Georgia, and has built his career throughout the greater Atlanta region.
Yes, Dr. Sherman incorporates psychiatric and behavioral health services into his practice. He joined A New Start Medical Center in 2017 to deepen his psychiatric work, and his clinical background spans behavioral health alongside family medicine and addiction treatment.
Dr. Sherman serves as Chief Medical Officer at Treatment Centers of America. Since 2009, he has treated patients with opiate addiction at their locations in Newnan, Fayetteville, Kennesaw, and Brunswick, Georgia.
Yes, Dr. Sherman offers telehealth visits every Tuesday. Patients can choose video or phone appointments on those days, making his care accessible across the region.
Dr. Sherman has focused on opiate addiction treatment since 2009. His work at Treatment Centers of America and his role as Chief Medical Officer there reflect a deep, sustained commitment to this patient population.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026