Primary healthcare is the foundation of a strong medical system, and general practitioners play a critical role in keeping individuals and families healthy.
Whether you’re feeling unwell, managing a chronic condition, or simply due for a checkup, a trusted GP can guide you toward the right care.
What Does a General Practitioner Do?
General practitioners are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions while providing continuity of care. They commonly help with:
- General illnesses and infections
- Routine checkups and physical exams
- Blood pressure and diabetes management
- Preventive care and health screenings
- Referrals to medical specialists
- Ongoing care for chronic conditions
GPs focus on the whole patient, making them essential for long-term health monitoring.
Accessing General Practitioners in Jamaica
General practitioners in Jamaica work across public clinics, government hospitals, and private medical practices. Public healthcare facilities offer accessible primary care services, while private GP clinics often provide shorter wait times and more flexible appointment options.
Many patients maintain long-term relationships with their GP, this is much more difficult in the public system as there tends to be a higher turn over of doctor and you are not guaranteed to see the same physician you saw last time. Trust, communication, and accessibility important factors when choosing a doctor, so even if you are in the public system I recommend finding a GP you see once a year to optimize your care and build a relationship with.
Our Recommended General Practitioners in Jamaica
Below is a curated list of recommended general practitioners in Jamaica, selected for their professionalism, experience, and commitment to patient care. These recommendations are intended to help you identify reliable primary care doctors across the island.
| Dr. Rodine Lee General Practitioner Healthstar Medical 78 3/4 Hagley Park Road Mystic Plaza 876-631-5593 | “I recommend this doctor based on first hand knowledge of her character. Full disclosure, she is my cousin! A beautiful articulate and intelligent woman. I have also had second hand knowledge of her patient care and have always received great feedback from patients I recommend to her.” |
| Dr. Ann Moo Choy General Practitioner Eyeglass Factory Shop 1 Liguanea Lane Plaza 876-817-4863 | “I know this doctor personally for many years. She has been my colleague for some of those years. I have learned from her and observed her excellent bedside manner and thorough assessment of her patients. She is mild mannered and patient and her patients are very happy with her care.” |
| Dr. Jodi James Shortwood Medical 32 Dulwich Drive Kgn 8 876-301-9964 | “I went to medical school with this doctor. She is very cool and down to earth. Easy to talk to and get along with. I have heard from others who highly recommend her as a GP and have been happy with her care.” |
| Dr. Diana Lee General Practitioner Shortwood 32 Dulwich Drive Kgn 8 Medical 876-301-9964 | “I went to medical school with this physician also. I have also been privy to patients who recommend her as a good physician. She is spoken of highly by her colleagues as a thorough and meticulous physician.” |
| Dr. Peter Swaby General Practitioner Apex Medical 4-2 Molynes Road Kgn 10 876-960-7905 | “I know this physician through church. He is a wonderful warm and down to earth man. He is of good character and his patients speak highly of him. From their account I have gathered that he is thorough in his assessments and guides his patients very well to keep them in good health.” |
| Dr. Sandy Swaby General Practitioner Apex Medical 4-2 Molynes Road Kgn 19 876-960-7905 | ” I know this practitioner through church as well. She is kind and warm and also very matter of fact. She is of excellent trustworthy character. She has a well established practice and I have only heard good things about it.” |
A good general practitioner is more than just a doctor—they are a partner in your health journey. From preventive care to specialist referrals, having a trusted GP can improve health outcomes and simplify your access to medical care.
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