Premier Student
Healthcare, Simplified
Our mission is to provide a trusted and exceptional healthcare alternative for college students through a concierge-style membership model. Peace of mind for parents, quality care for students.
Find Care Near Your Campus
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Georgia
Athens, GA
Georgia Tech
Atlanta , GA
Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Auburn
Auburn, AL
Mississippi
Oxford, MS
South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Welcome to Higher Ed Med
Healthcare Designed for Student Life
“We bridge the gap between home and campus, ensuring your child is never alone in their healthcare journey.”
— Dr. Lee Chisolm, Founder
College students, especially those away from home for the first time, often face challenges when it comes to managing their health.
Founded by physicians and parents, Higher Ed Med grew out of firsthand experience. It was created specifically to support the unique healthcare needs of college students and their families. ,
Using a personalized, membership-based care model, members pay a simple flat fee for a diagnostic routine exam and year-long ongoing communication in support of our exam services. This gives students a convenient and reliable healthcare solution for chronic medical conditions, sick care, and mental health support while they are away at school without worrying about copays or additional charges. These visits include in-person visits or a HIPAA-approved virtual service.
For parents, it means knowing your child has a dependable medical partner who will respond quickly, guide them through health decisions, and treat them with the same level of care and concern you would.
Why Traditional Campus Health Isn’t Enough
Though no parent likes to think about it, your child might get hurt or sick far from home during their time in college. Campus clinics are often overwhelmed, with long wait times and limited hours. Urgent care centers can feel impersonal and expensive. We offer a third, better option: a concierge-style relationship with trusted local physicians.
Dedicated Physicians
Direct access to doctors who know your student’s history.
Memberships are compliant with:
HSA (Health Saving Account)
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FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
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HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)
A Note to Parents
Dear Parents,
I have raised my family and practiced medicine in the college town of Athens,Georgia since 2004.
Both of my boys were students at UGA. As my children and their peers left home for college, I realized just how confusing it can be for students to navigate their way through the healthcare maze.
As a physician in a college town, i often get phone calls from anxious parents who just do not know where to turn. Unfortunately, it is often after the student has spent days sick in a dorm room or ended up in the Emergency Room or at Urgent Care with an otherwise avoidable outrageous bill.
Watching my own children in college, it became even more apparent of the gap between the health treatment that they need and the limited care that can be provided through the current system. It was difficult for both of them to navigate both the University health system and emergency care. These frustrations led to the founding of Higher Ed Med – a superior and trusted alternative for college students.
I hope to earn the trust of you as a fellow parent in taking care of your children, just as I would take care of my own.
Dr. Lee Chisolm
Founder of Higher Ed Med
Simple Process
How Higher Ed Med Works
We’ve removed the friction from healthcare. Three simple steps to total peace of mind.
Select Your Campus
Choose your University to meet your local doctor
Join & Connect
Sign up for a membership plan. Students get an intro call to meet their dedicated local doctor.
Get Care Anytime
Sick? Injured? Stressed? Connect with your doctor on Higher Ed Med’s Member Portal App and receive fast personalized attention.
Ready to secure peace of mind?
Membership spots are limited per campus to ensure quality of care.
We recognize the unique healthcare needs of college students, who are often navigating their health independently for the first time. In addition to providing prompt care for illnesses and minor injuries, we offer comprehensive support for mental health, lifestyle guidance, preventive care, and health education.
Our goal is to cater to college students seeking medical attention in a simple and high-quality way. Our service helps eliminate the time constraints of a typical medical practice and establishes a true relationship between patient and doctor. We want to spend more quality care time with patients when they need it via phone calls, email, text, video visits, and in-person.
We will be here for students when they need us the most.
See How It Works
Experience Higher Ed Med
We are transforming student healthcare across campus..
Continuity of care with a dedicated doctor
Trusted support while you’re away at school
HIPAA-compliant virtual and in-person visits
Mental health support for common college concerns
Still Have Questions?
Find answers to common questions about our platform, membership details, and campus coverage.