Dr. Shayla Toombs-WithersDO

Dr. Toombs-Withers treats a wide range of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, thyroid disorders, and sleep apnea. She also manages hormonal conditions such as perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Her functional medicine training allows her to address root causes behind metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and gastrointestinal disorders. She also provides mental health medication management for depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

Yes. Dr. Toombs-Withers holds dual board certification in Family Medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine and in Obesity Medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also holds certification as a Functional Medicine Physician through The Institute For Functional Medicine and as a Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society.

Dr. Toombs-Withers earned her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati and Christ Hospital, then pursued additional fellowship training in Obesity Medicine. She also holds a Certificate of Plant-Based Nutrition.

Dr. Toombs-Withers takes an integrative, root-cause approach to hormone health. As a Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society, she helps women navigate perimenopause and menopause with personalized treatment plans. She addresses hormonal imbalances, PCOS, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and PMDD. Her hormone health new patient visits include a 60-minute appointment and a 26-biomarker lab panel.

Dr. Toombs-Withers combines lifestyle medicine, nutrition counseling, and medication-assisted options to support sustainable weight loss. She is board certified in Obesity Medicine and uses tools including GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, and Saxenda where clinically appropriate. She also uses InBody 570 body composition analysis to track progress beyond scale weight. Her approach focuses on metabolic health rather than the number on the scale alone.

Yes. Dr. Toombs-Withers holds a Certificate of Plant-Based Nutrition and has personally followed a plant-based diet for many years. She educates patients on how plant-based eating supports the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases. Members at Essence of Health receive free access to a plant-based nutrition library of books and resources.

Dr. Toombs-Withers sees patients ages 12 and older, with a particular focus on women managing metabolic and hormonal health. She works frequently with professional women dealing with perimenopause, weight concerns, insulin resistance, and chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. She also provides family medicine care including well-child exams for patients 12 and older, gynecological exams, and sports physicals.

Yes. Dr. Toombs-Withers sees patients via telehealth across more than 35 states. She holds licensure to serve patients in states including Georgia, Florida, Texas, New York, Ohio, Michigan, and many others. Her Atlanta office at 275 Carpenter Drive also serves patients in the metro Atlanta area in person.

Yes. Dr. Toombs-Withers speaks at corporate wellness programs, church groups, and public events. She covers topics including plant-based nutrition, metabolic health, hormone balance, and mindfulness. She has made media appearances on platforms including Chef AJ Live, Georgia VegFest, Local 3 News, and several health-focused podcasts.