About
Douglas Payne, MD, trained at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at UT San Antonio. Before founding myWELLNESS, he devoted his career to medical education. He held faculty positions as Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of California Davis, and Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine and has practiced medicine since 2002.
Dr. Payne launched myWELLNESS in 2014 with a clear goal: build a practice where each patient receives thorough, unhurried attention. He has spent more than 20 years focused on helping patients manage weight. His clinical interests include obesity, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and heart disease. In 2018, he introduced the Obalon Weight Loss Balloon System to El Paso, bringing the program to the city as its first provider. KFOX local news featured the practice in April 2014, and El Paso's The City magazine covered it in 2015.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of New Mexico
Residency
UT San Antonio
Additional Training
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis; Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Payne right for?
Dr. Payne is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, or heart disease. Patients who want a physician deeply invested in preventive health and long-term wellness planning will connect well with his approach. His 20-plus years of focus on weight management make him a particularly good match for patients where weight is a central health concern. Those who value a physician with an academic and clinical teaching background will appreciate his depth of knowledge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Payne focuses on internal medicine and preventive health. He has particular expertise in managing obesity, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and heart disease. He has spent more than 20 years helping patients address weight-related health challenges.
Yes. Dr. Payne holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University of New Mexico and his residency at UT San Antonio.
Yes. Before founding myWELLNESS in 2014, Dr. Payne spent his career in academic medicine. He held faculty posts at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the University of California Davis, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
Dr. Payne leads a physician-supervised weight loss program using the Ideal Protein Protocol. 5 pounds of loss per week, while men average 3 to 4 pounds per week. The program uses a team approach with weekly coach meetings. In 2018, Dr. Payne introduced the Obalon Weight Loss Balloon System to El Paso as the city's first provider.
Dr. Payne has practiced medicine since 2002. He founded myWELLNESS in 2014 after years in academic medicine and private practice internal medicine.
Dr. Payne wanted to practice medicine with the thoroughness he believed patients deserved. He built myWELLNESS around longer appointments, direct physician access, and individualized preventive care rather than high-volume visits.
Yes. KFOX local news featured myWELLNESS in April 2014 shortly after Dr. Payne launched the practice. El Paso's The City magazine also covered myWELLNESS in 2015.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026