Taylor Moran, M.D.

Dr. Taylor Moran’s call to become a physician came to light as a freshman in college. Watching her grandmother battle an illness, Dr. Moran saw firsthand how a struggle with medical literacy and the ability to understand physician communication could seriously impact a patient.

“Seeing what my grandmother went through made me want to become a doctor to advocate for patients so that they don’t have to go through a similar experience,” Dr. Moran explains.

Raised in White, Georgia, Dr. Moran received her undergraduate degree at Kennesaw State University before graduating from Mercer University School of Medicine. Following medical school, she completed her internal medicine residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Her passion for patient advocacy played a large role in her decision to become a primary care physician. The primary care field, she says, allows for opportunities to build strong, long-term relationships with patients, making sure they are fully aware of any challenges they are facing and empowering them to take an active role in their health journey.

“The biggest way I advocate for patients is making sure they fully grasp what I’m explaining to them,” she says. “Whether it’s a new medication, a diagnosis, or whatever it may be, I make it a point to go over everything in detail and answer any questions they may have. I also have them repeat all of the key points back to me so I know they’re leaving the office with some understanding.”

Becoming an advocate as a primary care physician helps foster trust with patients, she says, something that’s earned through relationship building and repeat visits. Developing a strong rapport with patients, as well as a solid history together, gives them a sense of reliance that can translate to better outcomes.

Dr. Moran cites her previous work focusing on the geriatric population as an example of how developing patient connections can cultivate dependability. Working closely and collaboratively, she specifically helped uncontrolled diabetics gain the trust necessary to follow treatment plans and find relief.

“Being a doctor, you see patients in a vulnerable space,” Dr. Moran says. “Being able to develop those strong relationships so that patients are able to have confidence in me is my biggest reward.”

When she’s not seeing patients, Dr. Moran enjoys travelling with her husband. She has a soft spot for rescue animals, several of which call her house a home. And she regularly finds joy in outdoor activities, such as beach days and golf outings.