Our Staff

Dr. Steve Weston

Medical Director

Dr. Steven Weston received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. After graduation, Dr. Weston traveled to Springfield, Illinois to attend medical school at Southern Illinois University and then to Marshall University, in Huntington, WV for his general surgery residency. Dr. Weston is board certified and placed in the 98th percentile on his recertification examination.

Dr. Weston´s career in medicine started in high school when he worked at a pharmacy delivering patients aids, oxygen tanks, and prescription drugs. He received his introduction to trauma and surgery by working at local hospitals as an emergency medical technician - ambulance while in college. Dr. Weston trained at Cabell Huntington Hospital and a large VA Medical Center during his surgery residency. He has spent the past 17 years of his career in the Charlotte, NC area with his wife Lisa and six children.

Dr. Weston has enjoyed extensive experience with pediatric patients, having trained with the only pediatric surgeon in WV. His program developed the only burn unit in the Tri - State area, so, experience with burns, skin grafting and skin care were extensive. Dr. Weston has performed thousands of endoscopic, laparoscopic and vascular procedures in private practice. He has over 20 years experience using YAG and KTP lasers and more recently, nitrogen plasma energy for skin regeneration. He now staffs an advanced wound care center in Charlotte, NC equipped with hyperbaric oxygen chambers and the latest skin substitutes.

Lisa Weston

Business Manager / Weight Loss Counselor

Lisa handles the day-to-day business operations of Azura Medical Spa and Weston Med Surg. She is also President and Interior Designer for Carolina Design Team. Inc. She attended the University of North Carolina and New York School of Interior Design. Lisa also designed and built their home on Lake Wylie where she and Dr. Weston have raised 6 children.

Heather Jackson

Physicians Assistant

Heather Jackson, PA-C, is a physician assistant working at Weston MedSurg and Azura Medical Spa. She earned a bachelor of science degree in Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise from Virginia Tech, and completed her master of physician assistant studies degree from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. Prior to working at Weston MedSurg, she worked as a physician assistant in gynecology/family planning.

Summer Trull

Licensed Medical Aesthetician

A licensed, clinical skincare therapist and production makeup artist that graduated from the Carolina Academy of Esthetics in Gastonia, North Carolina and The Makeup Artist Academy in Dallas, Texas. Summer offers pateints the safest and most effective skin care treatments as well as an educational and therapeutic experience.

Certified and Experienced in:

• Skin Analysis, Image Consulting, and Education
• Deep Cleansing Facials
• Chemical Peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Skin Biology and Chemical Peels at PCA Skin
• Treatments for Rosacea, Acne, Pigmentation, and Anti- Aging
• Waxing and Eyebrow Shaping
• Makeup Artistry, Camouflage, Mineral Makeup Application
• Special Effects Makeup, Production/ Film Makeup
• Thermage

Patricia Hamel

Laser Specialist

A native of New England, Patricia graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Liberal Arts and later obtained an Associate’s Degree in Nursing at New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord, NH. She worked at St. Joseph`s Trauma Center in Nashua, NH for eight years as a surgical nurse. Patricia left Nursing to establish her own business of Electrolysis Associates. She held licenses to perform electrolysis in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. For fifteen years she managed this successful hair removal business in Nashua, NH. In 1997, after a move to Phoenix, AZ, she apprenticed for two years in the field of Lasers. At the Institute of Cosmetic Dermatology in Scottsdale, she trained on some of the first lasers that met FDA approval for Hair Removal. In Charlotte since 2001, she has received certificates in most wavelengths and applications of Lasers. She also holds a Diploma from the Laser Institute of Naples, Florida. As one of our nurse injectors she has participated in educational activities in the use of Botox and dermal fillers for facial enhancement.

Patricia says, “I love working with people and doing the best treatments possible”. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, golf, and travel.

Rachel Gilmore

Receptionist

I am married and a mother of 3 girls. I began as a weight loss patient here at Azura Medical Spa. Not only did I have great  success on the program, I also fell in love with the staff. Everyone was so friendly and genuine. I am pleased to say that I am a member of the staff at Azura Medical Spa. I look forward to meeting you and congratulating you on your success that I am confidient you will have on our program.