The Story Behind Halcyon Health

Dr. Lauren Whitley was born and raised in Memphis, TN. From the time she was young, she always dreamed of becoming a Physician, and she pursued that passion as a pre-medical student at Mississippi College in Clinton, MS. She was ecstatic to learn that her years of hard work had paid off, and she was accepted to the class of 2012 at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, TN.

While in medical school, Dr. Whitley became interested in pursuing Primary Care. Upon completion of medical school in 2012, she entered residency at the Montgomery Center for Family Medicine in Greenwood, SC. Here she developed a keen awareness of how important the doctor-patient relationship is in helping patients obtain and maintain wellness long-term, rather than addressing problems as they arise.

Dr. Whitley has been practicing medicine independently since 2016. She quickly found that there are many unfortunate barriers imposed by the current medical climate which interfere with quality care. She founded Halcyon Health in 2022 to break through these barriers and to reestablish that critical relationship between a Doctor and the patient. Halcyon Health exists to serve the community by offering top quality primary care that is available and accessible when patients need it.

Dr. Whitley has been married to her husband, Dr. Justin Whitley, since 2007. They are proud parents of four children and enjoy raising them here in our Golden Isles community. Outside of work, Dr. Whitley spends time with her family outdoors, cooking, painting, exercising and enjoying everything the Golden Isles has to offer!