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Stephen Lober, MD

Dr. Stephen Lober received his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University in 1976 followed by a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston. Upon graduation, he worked for several years with MW Kellogg as a senior engineer. After meeting his wife, Kathy, in Houston, Texas he began his medical education, graduating from UT Southwestern Medical School in 1988 with his MD followed by his medical residency in general surgery at Emory University Medical School. Dr. Lober completed his fellowship specializing in plastic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Upon completing his fellowship in 1995, Dr. Lober entered private practice in Athens, Georgia where he specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He performs most cosmetic procedures, including abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, facelift, mastopexy, full body lift, and neck lift in his on-site ambulatory surgery center. Additionally, he serves on the staff at both Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary’s Health Care System. Dr. Lober lends his expertise to the next generation of physicians by serving as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership.

Besides working full-time at his office and both hospitals, Dr. Lober is also an entrepreneur, having created the company, OP-marks in 2003, and sold it to Viscot Medical in 2014, which revolutionized surgical site marking in the United States. He is also the inventor of several medical devices designed to promote patient and OR safety.

Dr. Lober and his wife, Kathy, share three children, seven grandchildren, a dog named Zoe, and a cat, Cami. In his spare time, he enjoys writing, gardening, traveling, and is an award-winning sculptor. You can find examples of Dr. Lober’s work on display at his office located at 2325 Prince Avenue, around Piedmont Athens Regional, and in private collections from Atlanta to New York.

Dr. Lober the Artist

Most surgical specialties are about fixing problems - restoring function, correcting what's broken and getting patients back to baseline. Plastic surgery is different. It does all of that, but it also asks a second more subjective question: can this be improved? And the moment you ask that, you leave the world of pure technique and enter the world of judgment, taste and aesthetics. That's why I've always believed great plastic surgeons are artists at heart. Precision matters, of course, as well as the health of the patient - but without an eye for harmony, proportion, and restraint, technical skill alone isn't enough. In plastic surgery, knowing how to operate is only half the work. Knowing when, why and how far - that's the art. — Dr. Stephen Lober

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Office & Medical Staff

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Jo Sullivan, Practice Manager

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Heather Eavenson, Admin Assistant

Christy Cox, OR/Clinical Nurse

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Kaye Moon, Insurance & Billing Manager

OR & Recovery Staff

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Jenny Kennedy, RN

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Lindsy Vargas, CSFA

Marie Audebert, Intern

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Angela Myers, RN

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Natalie Stinnett, RN

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Tina Bright, Aesthetician

Amie Clark, CRNA

Amie Clark is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who earned her Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of North Florida. With extensive experience providing anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures, Amie has developed a particular passion for plastic surgery. She believes exceptional anesthesia care should be individualized to each patient, with thoughtful consideration given to their health, procedure, comfort, and recovery. In collaboration with Dr. Lober, Amie has helped refine the practice’s multimodal pain management and enhanced recovery strategies, with a focus on safety, comfort, and attention to detail throughout the surgical experience. Amie has also pursued specialized training in aesthetic medicine, offering personalized neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments to soften fine lines, restore or enhance facial contours, and create a refreshed, natural appearance. Her aesthetic philosophy mirrors her approach to anesthesia: careful assessment, meticulous technique, and individualized treatment designed to enhance each patient’s natural features. “For me, patient care is both a science and an art. Whether I am creating an individualized anesthetic plan or developing an aesthetic treatment plan, I find tremendous fulfillment in understanding what matters to each patient and providing care specifically tailored to them.” Amie is proud to call the Athens area home. After attending the University of Georgia, she returned to the community with her family seven years ago. She and her husband, Jason, have two children, Charlie and Ivy, and a dachshund named Liberty. They enjoy Disney, UGA events, cheering on the Dawgs, and long walks together through Thomas Farm Preserve.

Tina Bright is a licensed aesthetician, nationally certified skincare specialist, and cosmetic laser technician with nearly 15 years of experience. Tina holds multiple licenses and certifications within the aesthetics industry and continues to stay educated and current on best practices and procedures. Her goal is to provide the most advanced treatment options, yielding the best outcome for her clients. An Iowa native and graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Tina obtained her aesthetics certification through her studies at Central Georgia Tech and Athens Tech. She most recently studied at the Institute of Skin Science in Provo, UT. A long-time resident of the Athens area, she and her husband have recently returned to Georgia after spending the last three years in Scottsdale, AZ. In her spare time, Tina enjoys cycling, hiking, traveling, and spending as much time with her three adult children as possible.