Provider
Renee L. Hilton, MD, FASMBS
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Minimally Invasive and Digestive Disease Surgery
About Renee L. Hilton, MD, FASMBS
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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.
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Specialties
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Minimally Invasive and Digestive Disease Surgery
Credentials
Positions
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
1481 Laney Walker Boulevard
Augusta, GA 30912
Patient Reviews
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Dr. Hilton’s Reviews
September 26, 2024
Help me to stay on track.
September 18, 2024
Very impressed and felt more comfortable/secure about upcoming needed surgery!
August 2, 2024
Very impressed with allEmployees medical & administration working together.
July 29, 2024
Good
June 22, 2024
She's very knowledgeable and straightforward.
June 19, 2024
Dr. Hilton was very personable, professional and thorough. I wish she could address all my medical needs. She would be my go to.
May 27, 2024
I ask the provider for information or print out on what we discuss,but she did not gave me any said she would send it to my doctor
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.
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