About
Dr. Josh Estep is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and the founder of Greenleaf Direct Primary Care in Athens, Georgia. A. in History from the University of Colorado-Denver and completed Pre-Med studies at the University of San Francisco. He then earned his medical doctorate from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts. He finished his Internal Medicine residency at the Augusta University-University of Georgia Medical Partnership in Athens in the summer of 2020. After residency, he practiced in both Oregon and Georgia before launching Greenleaf in 2022.
Dr. Estep holds a certificate in Medicinal Plants from Cornell University, earned in 2023, and incorporates plant-based treatment planning into his practice. He is passionate about HIV prevention, LGBTQ health, and gender-affirming care. He prescribes PrEP, manages buprenorphine for opiate use disorder, and prescribes low dose naltrexone. He also holds registration as a medical marijuana prescriber under Georgia's Low THC Oil program. Dr. Estep sponsors the Boytbutante AIDS Foundation Ball in Athens and provides care for uninsured patients who cannot afford coverage or qualify for Medicaid. A Zen Buddhist, he spends his free time playing guitar, hiking, camping, doing archery, attending live music, and following hockey.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Colorado-Denver, B.A. History; University of San Francisco, Pre-Med studies
Medical School
University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts
Residency
Internal Medicine, Augusta University-University of Georgia Medical Partnership, Athens, Georgia (completed summer 2020)
Additional Training
Certificate in Medicinal Plants, Cornell University (2023)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Estep right for?
Dr. Estep works well with adults who want a primary care physician they can actually reach. Patients managing chronic conditions, opiate use disorder, or ADHD benefit from his direct and thorough approach. He is a strong fit for LGBTQ patients seeking affirming, knowledgeable care, including gender-affirming treatment and PrEP. Uninsured adults and those navigating Medicaid gaps will find a physician who makes room for them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Estep treats a wide range of adult conditions, including chronic diseases, opiate use disorder, ADHD, HIV, upper respiratory infections, and gender dysphoria. He also provides preventive care, annual exams, and chronic disease management. His clinical interests include viral URIs, vaccine guidance, HIV prevention, and medicinal plant applications.
Yes. Dr. Estep holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He also earned a certificate in Medicinal Plants from Cornell University in 2023, which he applies to patient treatment planning.
Dr. Estep earned his medical doctorate from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Augusta University-University of Georgia Medical Partnership in Athens, Georgia, finishing in summer 2020.
Yes. Dr. Estep actively supports the LGBTQ community and provides gender-affirming care. He prescribes Estradiol and other related treatments as part of that care. He welcomes LGBTQ patients and creates an affirming environment at Greenleaf.
Yes. Dr. Estep prescribes and monitors PrEP for HIV prevention. He also offers HIV testing, consistent with CDC recommendations that everyone between ages 13 and 64 get tested at least once. Georgia carries one of the highest HIV infection rates in the country, and Dr. Estep considers HIV prevention a core part of his practice.
Yes. Dr. Estep prescribes and manages buprenorphine for patients dealing with opiate use disorder and chronic pain. He also prescribes low dose naltrexone. These services are available as part of the standard membership.
Yes. Dr. Estep completed a certificate in Medicinal Plants from Cornell University in 2023. He can create individualized treatment plans that incorporate medicinal plants alongside conventional medicine.
Yes. Dr. Estep holds registration as a prescriber under Georgia's Low THC Oil program, which allows him to recommend low-THC cannabis oil for qualifying patients.
Yes. Dr. Estep specifically makes room in his practice for adults who cannot afford insurance and do not qualify for Medicaid. The monthly membership structure keeps costs transparent and predictable for those patients.
Dr. Estep partners with ADHD Online to offer telehealth-based ADHD testing at $159. He first rules out organic causes such as thyroid or metabolic disorders before pursuing an ADHD diagnosis. This approach ensures patients receive an accurate and thorough evaluation.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026