About
Dr. Amy Paxton Blossom grew up in Tupelo, MS and graduated from Tupelo High School in 1993. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Emory University in 1996. She then attended the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she completed both a Master of Science in Microbiology and her Doctor of Medicine. Her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology took place at UMMC, where she received the Carl Evers Resident of the Year Award in 2006. She earned board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2010.
Dr. Blossom spent two years as a staff physician at UMMC before joining New Albany OB-GYN Clinic and Baptist Memorial Hospital, where she practiced from 2011 to 2020. She founded Carlyle Concierge Medicine in 2021 with a focus on building lasting relationships through personalized, comprehensive care. Her clinical interests center on menopause and hormone therapy, nutrition, women's health, and preventive medicine. Outside of medicine, she is passionate about gardening, travel, cooking, and the arts. She is a life member of Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo, a past president of Tupelo Ballet, and has volunteered with Parkgate Pregnancy Center. She and her husband, Dr. Benjamin Blossom, an Interventional Cardiologist, have three children and attend Lawndale Presbyterian Church in Tupelo.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Emory University, B.S. Biology, 1996
Medical School
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine; also completed Master of Science in Microbiology
Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
Additional Training
Master of Science in Microbiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Blossom right for?
Dr. Blossom is a strong fit for women seeking comprehensive primary care with a deep focus on hormonal and preventive health. Patients navigating perimenopause or menopause benefit from her expertise in hormone therapy and metabolic risk. She also serves patients managing conditions like osteoporosis, insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk, and mood disorders. Her panel includes patients of varied ages, from teenagers to adults in their 50s and beyond. Patients who travel frequently or need flexible access through telemedicine will find her approach especially practical.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Blossom focuses on menopause and perimenopause, hormone therapy, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, cardiovascular risk, insulin resistance, anxiety, mood disorders, breast cancer risk, acne, and weight management. She also provides comprehensive primary care alongside her OB-GYN background.
Yes. Dr. Blossom holds board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology, which she earned in 2010. She completed her residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she also received the Carl Evers Resident of the Year Award.
Dr. Blossom completed her medical education at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, earning both a Master of Science in Microbiology and her Doctor of Medicine. She completed her OB-GYN residency at UMMC as well. Before medical school, she earned a biology degree from Emory University.
Dr. Blossom takes an evidence-informed approach to menopause and hormone therapy. She addresses the full range of menopause-related health risks, including coronary artery disease, insulin resistance, neuroinflammation, visceral fat gain, sarcopenia, and osteoporosis. She works with each patient to build a personalized plan.
Yes. Dr. Blossom sees patients from outside the Tupelo area, including those who travel frequently. She offers telemedicine visits and direct messaging so patients can reach her from anywhere during business hours.
Dr. Blossom built Carlyle Concierge Medicine around the idea of lasting, relationship-driven care. She keeps her panel small enough to give each patient meaningful time and attention. Her goal is to combine the personal feel of traditional medicine with the convenience of modern communication tools.
Dr. Blossom has been practicing medicine since 2008. She worked at UMMC through 2010, then spent nearly a decade at New Albany OB-GYN Clinic and Baptist Memorial Hospital before founding Carlyle Concierge Medicine in 2021.
Yes. Dr. Blossom sees patients across a wide age range, including teenagers and young adults. She has experience addressing concerns like acne, anxiety, and general wellness for patients at all life stages.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026