About
Wallace E. Holland Jr., MD earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina in 1973. He then pursued graduate studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, earning an MBA in Religion in 1977. He completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in 1981. His internship and residency in Internal Medicine both took place at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, finishing in 1984.
Dr. Holland practices Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine in Richmond Hill, Georgia through the MDVIP network. He holds an attending physician position at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital and has served on the Bryan County Board of Health for 15 years. He is a member of the American Medical Association. Bryan County named him Best Doctor in 2010 and again in 2011. His clinical interests include diabetes, cardiovascular health, lipid and cholesterol management, asthma, obesity, men's and women's health, prevention, and animal bites and stings. Patients describe him as responsive, thorough, and genuinely caring, often noting that he returns calls promptly and takes real time to explain their health in plain terms.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Furman University, Greenville, SC, Bachelor of Science Biology 1973
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, Doctorate of Medicine 1981
Residency
Internal Medicine, Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA, 1983-1984
Additional Training
Internship: Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA, 1981-1982; Postgraduate: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, MBA Religion 1977
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Holland Jr. right for?
Dr. Holland is a strong fit for adults seeking an internist who invests in the full picture of their health. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or asthma benefit from his focused clinical approach. He also works well with patients who want a strong preventive strategy before problems develop. Those who have struggled to reach their doctor after hours or who value same-day access will find his practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Holland treats a wide range of internal medicine conditions. His clinical focus includes diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia, asthma, and obesity. He also has a specialized interest in men's and women's health, prevention, and the treatment of animal bites and stings.
Dr. Holland specializes in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine. He completed his residency training at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia and earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1981.
Dr. Holland earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in 1981. He completed both his internship and his residency in Internal Medicine at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, finishing in 1984. He also holds a postgraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and an undergraduate degree from Furman University.
Yes. Dr. Holland makes himself available to members by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is one of the core features of his MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Yes. Dr. Holland offers same-day and next-day appointments. Patients do not need to wait days or weeks to be seen for urgent concerns.
Dr. Holland centers his practice on building a close doctor-patient relationship. He takes time to listen, explain, and advocate for each patient. He addresses both immediate health concerns and longer-term wellness goals. Patients consistently note that he returns calls promptly and never makes them feel rushed.
Dr. Holland holds an attending physician position at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital. This affiliation supports coordinated care when members need hospital-level services.
Yes. Bryan County named Dr. Holland Best Doctor in both 2010 and 2011. He has also served on the Bryan County Board of Health for 15 years and holds membership in the American Medical Association.
Dr. Holland delivers comprehensive health screenings and advanced diagnostic tests through his MDVIP Wellness Program. These assessments go well beyond routine screenings and include a personalized wellness plan based on each member's results.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026