Dr. David R. Fern, MD

Phlebologist (Vein Specialist)

48 Years of Experience

5.0

★★★★★

(31)

Accepting patients

Overview

Dr. David Fern is the founder and medical director of Vein & Skin Laser Center. He is double board certified: by the American Board of Surgery and by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He is in the charter class for ABVLM, which included only 248 diplomates nationwide. He has received certification for the treatment of varicose veins using VNUS Closure radiofrequency and has also received certification for skin laser treatment. He has been involved in the treatment of skin diseases, skin cancer, melanoma, breast cancer, and vein surgery for 30 years. His training in general, cancer and trauma surgery has required his proficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular and skin injuries.A native of Atlanta, Dr. Fern attended Druid Hills High School. He was a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology. He graduated from Emory University Medical School. After attending medical school, Dr. David Fern continued his specialty training in general surgery at Emory University Hospital. He then practiced in the United States Army under the Berry Plan for two years prior to starting in private practice at the DeKalb Medical Center.Dr. Fern is on staff at the Northside Hospital and the DeKalb Medical Center, where he has served as Chief of Surgery and has been Chairman of the Peer Review Committee for the last 25 years. During this time Dr. Fern received his second specialty certification in treating vein and lymphatic disease.Putting his background and skills to benefit the common good, Dr. David Fern is proud to be one of four physicians to travel to Kenya with Heart for Africa, a volunteer humanitarian organization serving Africas widows, orphans and underprivileged residents. He received the Hero Award from the DeKalb Medical Center in October, 2008. In addition, he was also awarded the Julius McCurdy Citizenship Award by the DeKalb Medical Society at their January, 2011 meeting.

Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise

Phlebologist (Vein Specialist)

Education & Training

Emory University (Residency)

Doctorate - Emory University

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Languages

Spanish

Insurances

Please contact Dr. Fern's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Locations

Vein and Skin Laser Center

2665 North Decatur Rd.

Suite 730

Decatur, GA 30033

(404) 508-4320

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Vein and Skin Laser Center

980 Johnson Ferry Rd.

#430

Atlanta, GA 30342

(404) 508-4320

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Ratings & Reviews

5.0

Overall rating

Based on 31 reviews

Office Experience

99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

Attentiveness

99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

Wait Times

81% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

Appointment Booking

98% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

Patients give Dr. David Fern an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Fern has been rated and reviewed by 31 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Fern, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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