Meet Our Team

Kayla Whaley, MSN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kayla Whaley provides evidence-based care and specialized procedures at Augusta Pain Center.

Kayla Whaley is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Augusta Pain Center with over
ten years of healthcare experience. She brings specialized expertise in pain management,
oncology, cardiology, and emergency medicine to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex conditions.

Kayla earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grambling State University and
her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. Her extensive
clinical background includes roles in public health, ICU, medical-surgical, and cardiology
departments at prestigious healthcare facilities including the Central Texas Veterans Health
Care System and South Texas Veterans Health Care System.

As a former U.S. Army Officer with a Combat Support Hospital, Kayla developed exceptional
leadership and organizational skills while managing emergency triage units. She is trained and
certified in specialized procedures including BOTOX injections, trigger point injections, and joint aspirations.

Kayla is committed to addressing health disparities through evidence-based care and patient
education. Her collaborative approach focuses on designing individualized treatment plans that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Fluent in Spanish, she effectively serves diverse patient populations in the Augusta area.

Augusta Pain Center is led by Dr. Epter, an internationally recognized pain management physician who has trained Fellows in Pain Management from around the world.

Internationally Renowned Pain Physician

Comprehensive Approach to Interventional Pain Management at Augusta Pain Center

Augusta’s Only Comprehensive Pain Clinic

Dr. Epter has over 30 years of experience with interventional pain management, which is coupled with our behavioral health expert’s 20 years of experience serving patients struggling with chronic pain.

Over 50 years of CombineD Pain Relief Expertise

What Our Patients are Saying

5/5
“I came across Augusta Pain Center three years ago. Since then, I have had no pain and am able to do all my daily activities.”
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Adrienne Harless
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“I could not have asked for better care! I was supposed to have surgery on my neck because I was told it was the only way to alleviate the excruciating pain that I was in. I did not want to have surgery, but I did not know there were other options. Dr. Epter changed all that for me and has helped to reduce the pain immensely. After just one day I am feeling so much better and look forward to the days to come. Thank you so much Dr. Epter! You are truly amazing!”
Augusta Pain Center is committed to helping our patients live a life free of chronic, debilitating pain.
Todd S.
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“My experience at Augusta Pain Center was the best. I truly felt safe, and all the nursing staff treated me with respect and compassion. Doctor Epter was so great, and I felt he was doing a wonderful job. I loved the entire experience.”
Augusta Pain Center has helped thousands of patients get relief from chronic pain.
Mary W.
★★★★★
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“I have received treatment from APC since 2008. Their service, knowledge and available treatments have only gotten better over the years. They offer state-of-the-art procedures, including surgical options such as minimally invasive fusions and spinal cord stimulators. They have a pain management clinic and surgical center all in one location. I trust Dr. Epter for all my pain management needs!”
What Our Patients Say | Jeremy is Pain Free at APC
Jeremy W.
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A Pain-free Life is Possible with APC

If you are struggling with back, neck, joint, or nerve pain, contact us for a comprehensive evaluation with our pain management specialists. We’ll work with you to develop a tailored treatment plan that combines therapies as needed to address the root causes of your chronic pain. Your journey to a pain-free life is waiting – schedule an appointment today! Click below or call our office at (706) 738-7246

Request an appointment with Augusta Pain Center’s expert providers today!