Dr. Austin Jr. was born and raised in Macon. He attended Princeton University, earning an AB in Biochemistry. He then attended Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School before completing his family medicine residency program at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. He is a member of the Middle Georgia Medical Society and the National Medical Association.

Dr. Austin Jr. has been in practice for over 40 years and is currently seeing patients ages 15 and over. His medical interests include hypertension, diabetes, COPD, and obesity treatment.

His hobbies and personal interests include photography, music, and watching sports.