Direct Concierge Medical Care for Richmond Students at The University of Georgia
Dedicated, direct physician care in Athens, GA for Richmond families sending students to UGA. When your student is over 450 miles away in Georgia, Dr. Lee Chisolm provides trusted, personal medical care and complete peace of mind for parents back home.
An Athens Physician Looking After Your Dawg in Classic City
Richmond families choose The University of Georgia for its outstanding academics, tradition, and campus life. Higher Ed Med connects your student directly to Dr. Lee Chisolm—a physician embedded in the Athens community:
Practicing in Athens Since 2004
Dr. Chisolm has cared for Athens families for over two decades and raised two sons who graduated from UGA. He understands the campus, student life, and local medical resources intimately.
450+ Miles Away, Steps From Campus
Whether your freshman is living in Brumby, Russell, or Creswell Hall, or an off-campus house on Milledge Avenue, Dr. Chisolm is directly accessible by phone, text, or video.
Direct Parent Communication
With student consent, Dr. Chisolm directly calls or texts parents in Richmond with diagnostic findings, treatment plans, and recovery updates so you are never left guessing.
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
Why Traditional Student Healthcare In Athens Falls Short
UGA Health Center Booking Backlogs
During peak semester periods—rush week, midterms, and winter viral surges—campus clinic appointments can be booked out days in advance. Sick students need care today, not next Monday.
Off-Campus Urgent Care Unknowns
Walking into commercial urgent cares across Clarke County often leads to hours sitting among sick patients, unfamiliar rotating providers, rushed 5-minute visits, and unexpected out-of-network bills.
Out-of-State Parents Kept In The Dark
Because students are legal adults under HIPAA, walk-in clinics will not communicate with parents. Higher Ed Med integrates parental communication into our care protocol from day one.
Experience Higher Ed Med
Higher Ed Med is changing how college healthcare works with direct physician access, responsive triage, and personalized doctor-to-parent updates.
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Direct communication with Dr. Lee Chisolm via call, text, or video.
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Same-day triage, evaluation, and prescription coordination across Athens.
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Proactive parent communication under student HIPAA consent.
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No waiting room exposures, zero hidden fees, and zero insurance claims.
Comprehensive Care Tailored to UGA Student Life
From Sanford Stadium game days to intensive exam weeks, Higher Ed Med covers the full spectrum of common collegiate healthcare needs:
Acute Sick Visits & Infections
Rapid evaluation and treatment for influenza, strep throat, mononucleosis, sinusitis, bronchitis, skin infections, and seasonal allergic flares.
Medication Refills & Delivery
Seamless prescription coordination with Athens retail and specialty pharmacies, with direct delivery options to UGA dorms and Greek houses.
Athens Medical Network Coordination
Established referrals to trusted local Athens specialists, imaging facilities, and Piedmont Athens Regional or St. Mary’s healthcare systems if advanced care is required.
UGA Student Concierge Membership Plans
Full Academic Year Plan
$2,200 / academic year
Complete 12-month physician coverage for your student in Athens, GA—including fall semester, spring semester, summer courses, and holiday travel support.
Single Semester Plan
$1,150 / semester
Full concierge medical coverage for either Fall or Spring semester in Athens. Monthly installment options are also available at $199/month.
Frequently Asked Questions for Richmond UGA Families
Why is Higher Ed Med essential for Richmond families sending students to UGA?
Richmond and Athens are over 450 miles apart. When your college student experiences sudden illness, severe strep, mono, or a sports injury, an out-of-state family cannot easily provide immediate in-person support. Having Dr. Lee Chisolm as a dedicated personal physician ensures your student has immediate access to expert care without navigating confusing out-of-state urgent care options alone.
How does Dr. Chisolm coordinate care with UGA’s University Health Center (UHC)?
Higher Ed Med is an independent concierge medical practice that works alongside campus resources. When UHC has multi-day appointment backlogs or is closed on weekends and evenings, your student contacts Dr. Chisolm directly. We handle immediate diagnosis, medications, and follow-up care without long waiting room delays.
Can parents in Richmond communicate directly with Dr. Chisolm?
Yes, absolutely. During onboarding, your student signs a HIPAA consent authorization allowing Dr. Chisolm to communicate directly with parents. After visits or telehealth evaluations, Dr. Chisolm discusses diagnoses, treatment regimens, and recovery timelines with you directly.
How are prescriptions filled in Athens, GA?
Dr. Chisolm transmits electronic prescriptions directly to convenient pharmacies in Athens (such as local independent pharmacies near campus or retail options on Baxter and Prince Ave) or coordinates dorm delivery so sick students don’t have to leave their room.
Can we use our family’s HSA, FSA, or HRA for membership fees?
Yes. Direct primary care and concierge medical fees are qualified medical expenses under most Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA). We provide itemized receipts for tax and reimbursement purposes.
Protect Your UGA Student in Athens This Semester
Join Richmond families who rely on Dr. Lee Chisolm for dedicated, direct college healthcare in Athens, GA.