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Say hello to exceptional physicians and specialists in your neighborhood.

Augusta University Care Centers are right in your community with teams of skilled primary care and specialty care doctors. Welcome to advanced everyday and specialty care right in your neighborhood.

Augusta University Medical Center

478-bed Augusta University Medical Center at Augusta University housing a 13-county regional Level I trauma center

Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Our 154-bed children’s hospital is the regional leader for primary and specialty care including the region’s only level IV NICU and a pediatric level II trauma center with the capabilities to care for critically sick and injured children.

Georgia Cancer Center

Known as the state’s cancer center, the Georgia Cancer Center’s goal is to help more cancer patients by expanding our innovative treatments and access to clinical trials.

West Wheeler Care Center

Augusta University West Wheeler is one of the only multi-specialty clinics located in the CSRA. This facility transforms family care by providing friendly staff and a welcoming environment for patients.

Digestive Health Center

The Augusta University Digestive Health Center — a state-of-the-art, 43,000-square-foot center that we designed to meet the unique needs of 21st-century digestive health patients and their families.

Grovetown II Women's Health Care Center

We offer outstanding specialists and a convenient, state-of-the-art facility. We offer walk-in, on-demand care, as well as scheduled appointments for women’s health, including maternal-fetal medicine.

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Comprehensive Primary & Specialty Care

Based in Augusta, Georgia, Augusta University Health is a world-class health care network, offering the most comprehensive primary, specialty and subspecialty care in the region. Augusta University Health provides skilled, compassionate care to its patients, conducts leading-edge clinical research and fosters the medical education and training of tomorrow’s health care practitioners.

When You Need Emergency Care, Count on AU Health

The Augusta University Medical Center Emergency Department provides the most comprehensive emergency and acute care services in our region. We are prepared to provide compassionate state of the art emergency care for any concern you may have.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call your family physician.

If its cancer, one more reason to see us first

Your cancer doctor should have both oncology specific expertise and experience in treating a large volume of patients with your individual type of cancer. Our specialists at the Georgia Cancer Center have a rich history of treating patients across the state of Georgia and beyond. For your specific type of cancer, we have a dedicated multi-disciplinary team of experts to take care of you.

All Pediatric Specialties under One Roof

As the only healthcare facility in the region dedicated exclusively to pediatric care, Children’s Hospital of Georgia has the largest team of general pediatricians, adolescent medicine physicians and pediatric specialists in the area. We provide expert care for childhood growth and development, routine childhood illnesses and advanced care for the most complex pediatric conditions.

The area's only hospital accredited by the American College of Cardiology in three areas.

At Augusta University Cardiovascular Center, we strive to provide comprehensive and efficient cardiac care to our patients. From the most complex to the most routine patient, our team of highly skilled cardiologists and surgeons have the experience and expertise, using state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and cutting-edge treatments, to improve your heart and vascular health.

Leading the region in complex neurological care

As a regional referral center for the southeastern US, the Augusta University Neuroscience Center of Excellence includes the area’s largest, most diverse experts in adult and pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, including renowned experts in Parkinson’s disease, stroke, ALS, MS, functional and cerebrovascular neurosurgery, and complex spine surgery.

Restoring function, Improving Lives.

At Augusta University Orthopaedics, we specialize in every kind of musculoskeletal injury or disease, including bones, muscles and nerves. Whether you’ve injured your knee, hip, shoulder, back, foot, hand or elbow, you can trust that you will see the right doctor, who is fellowship trained and specializes in caring for your particular injury and that part of the body. It’s this kind of comprehensive yet specialized care that sets us apart.

Enjoy Lifelong Wellness with the Area’s Most Comprehensive Women’s Health Program

Most hospitals talk about their women’s health programs, but too often, these programs focus exclusively on the three Bs: babies, breasts and bones. Our women’s health program encompasses the entire spectrum of care, delivered by physicians who understand the important gender differences in health care and know that age is no longer just a number.
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Renee L. Hilton, MD, FASMBS

General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Minimally Invasive and Digestive Disease Surgery

4.8 of 5 stars (180 ratings)

Augusta University Digestive Health Center1481 Laney Walker BoulevardAugusta, GA 30912

706-721-2273

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About Renee L. Hilton, MD, FASMBS

Clinical Interests

Laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery
Laparoscopic bariatric surgery for morbid obesity
Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery
Laparoscopic removal of adjustable gastric banding
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Revisional bariatric surgery
Laparoscopic surgery for reflux and achalasia
Laparoscopic Nissen
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy
Laparoscopic splenectomy
Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair
Laparoscopic repair of abdominal wall hernias
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias
Gall bladder
Gall stones
Cholecystectomy
Gall stone pancreatitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Appendicitis
Philosophy of Care

Dr. Hilton specializes in laparoscopic procedures for obesity, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision of prior bariatric surgery. With extensive experience in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, she is dedicated to helping individuals with morbid obesity reach healthier weights and improve their quality of life. Dr. Hilton is also committed to providing patients with the highest standards for the diagnosis and surgical management of complex foregut diseases including achalasia and GERD, diseases of the stomach, small intestines, gallbladder, and other abdominal organs. She specializes in all type of primary and recurrent abdominal wall and hiatal hernias using laparoscopic techniques. Her goal is to offer the most effective surgery with the least recovery time and post-operative discomfort.
Specialties

General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Minimally Invasive and Digestive Disease Surgery

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Section Chief, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Director, Bariatric Surgery, Center for Obesity and Metabolism

Co-Director, Digestive Health Center

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Education and Training

Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital

Fellowship: Yale University

Locations

Augusta University Digestive Health Center

1481 Laney Walker Boulevard
Augusta, GA 30912

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Dr. Hilton’s Reviews

4.8

Based on 180 reviews

March 14, 2024

Very informative and knowledgeable. Courteous, friendly and showed concern about my health situation

March 12, 2024

Great

February 27, 2024

Very good experience

February 8, 2024

Dr.Hilton was very concerned about the pain I was in and how I was looking and she knew I was in trouble. Her response was on track and time.

January 30, 2024

Dr. Hilton is excellent

January 26, 2024

Nicely done and respectful when speaking

December 6, 2023

Great experience.

November 15, 2023

Dr. Hilton was very informative, confident and compassionate - which led to me moving forward with next steps.

November 8, 2023

Awesome service

September 9, 2023

She was able to answer all my questions.

August 30, 2023

It felt amazing to actually be heard about what's going on with me while she patiently listened to me!

March 16, 2023

Knowledgeable and caring

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Say hello to exceptional physicians and specialists in your neighborhood.

Augusta University Medical Center

Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Georgia Cancer Center

West Wheeler Care Center

Digestive Health Center

Grovetown II Women's Health Care Center

Interactive Map

Comprehensive Primary & Specialty Care

When You Need Emergency Care, Count on AU Health

If its cancer, one more reason to see us first

All Pediatric Specialties under One Roof

The area's only hospital accredited by the American College of Cardiology in three areas.

Leading the region in complex neurological care

Restoring function, Improving Lives.

Enjoy Lifelong Wellness with the Area’s Most Comprehensive Women’s Health Program