J. Ron Eaker

Dr. Ron Eaker is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated with highest honors from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and went on to complete his medical school training at UT's Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 1988 where he served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Eaker is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a clinical advisor to the American Running and Fitness Association. In 1994 he was awarded the national Focus on Patient Education Award by the American College of Ob-Gyn for his innovative patient education program on menopause, and has been listed in 'America's Best Doctors' for the past eight years. He is a member of numerous professional societies including the North American Menopause Society, American Bariatric Society, and Southern Medical Association. He is the past Chief-of-staff and Chairman of the department of OB-Gyn at St.Joseph Hospital. Most recently, he is a founding board member of the Institute of Religion and Health, a non-profit group that connects the spiritual, business and medical communities.

Dr. Eaker has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows such as Life Today with James Robison, Moody radio, and Janet Parshall's America discussing women's health care and he speaks regularly to groups on wellness, health, and healing.

His greatest asset, other than his faith in God, is his wife Susan and his two daughters Katie and Caroline. When he is not playing with the kids, working, speaking, sleeping, or eating'.he is running, having completed forty one marathons on three continents including Chicago, Rome, Reykjavik and five Boston Marathons.

His newest book is "A Woman's Guide to Hormone Health" explores everything menopause, including natural and alternative treatments, diet, exercise, and much more. His first book "Healthy Habits for a Fit Family" gives you practical advice on lifestyle changes to get both you and your kids on the path to lifelong fitness.