Meet the Doctor

Dr. Paul M Thaxton, M. D., F.A.C.O.G., A.B.O.M.

Founder & Medical Director

  • Board-Certified by The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Diplomate: American Board of Obesity Medicine
  • Past clinical assistant professor of OB/GYN at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG)
  • Chosen by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America several times
  • Honored in the annual Augusta Magazine Best of Augusta
  • Honored with the Resident’s Teacher of the Year Award several times
  • Awarded the W.G. Watson award as the most outstanding Chief Resident during his residency at MCG

Health care is really a misnomer. It is focused more on Sick care than Health care. Physicians are well trained to diagnose and treat disease and illness. However, they receive little to no education about disease prevention and most receive absolutely no nutritional education.

As a Medical Bariatric Specialist, Dr. Thaxton has developed his own unique state-of-the-art approach to weight loss and the many personal issues that accompany overweight and obesity.

Being Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr.Thaxton had many patients ask him how to lose weight over the years. Having received no formal background into the real science of how to lose weight, he began his journey of medical research, learning, education, and training many years ago to address the concerns of his patients. He understands the challenges his patients face from his own experience in losing weight and keeping it off, as well as his real-life experience helping patients achieve their weight loss and health goals. He is convinced that prevention is far better than intervention.

With his compassionate and inspirational guidance, you too can finally succeed at your goal of achieving optimal health and well-being. Why wait to look and feel your best? Call for an appointment at 706-922-1717 to find out how you can reach your goal of better health, renewed energy, improved self-confidence along with improved self-esteem and restored health.

He and his wife, Terri, live in Augusta and have a son, a daughter and five grandchildren.

Hosannah, Zephaniah, and Banner Thaxton - the newest grandchildren of Dr Paul Thaxton

Meet the Doctorate Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Teresa Watts, DNP, FNP-C, Esthetician

Lead provider for the Weight Management Program, as well as the Esthetics services.

  • Board-Certified in Family Medicine
  • Licensed as an Esthetician
  • Has obtained her certificate in Obesity Medicine.
  • Over 12 years combined experience in the medical field (operating room, cardiology, family medicine, gastroenterology, women’s health, weight management, and esthetics)
  • Over 17 years experience as a licensed esthetician
  • Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Previous member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses

Teresa comes from exposure to the medical field from a young age, as her uncle was dedicated family physician. She is married with two sons, as well as a daughter-in-law, and an adorable grandgirl who made her a Mimi. Teresa is compassionate about helping her patients achieve their goals while being happy during the process. She focuses not only on the medical aspects of weight loss and esthetics, but also the emotional aspect. She feels that aging is a blessing and it is important to care for our bodies in order to maintain quality of life and longevity, along with the Lord’s help.