Dr. David
Fern is the founder and medical director of
Vein & Skin Laser
Center. He is certified by the
American Board of Surgery. He has
received certification for the treatment
of varicose veins using VNUS
Closure radiofrequency; he has received
certification by Lumenis 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 and
trauma surgery has required that he be
proficient in the diagnosis and treatment
of vascular and skin injuries.
A native of Atlanta, Dr. Fern attended
Druid Hills High School. He was Mechanical
Engineering graduate of 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 private practice at DeKalb Medical
Center.
Dr. Fern
is on staff at
DeKalb Medical
Center and
Northside Hospital. At
DeKalb Medical Center he has served as Chief
of Surgery and has been Chairman of the Peer
Review Committee for the last 25 years.
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
Africa’s widows, orphans and underprivileged
residents.
The
doctor is married to Becky Fern. They have
three children, Brady, David and Andie. He
and his wife are members of The Buckhead
Church. During his free time, Dr. Fern
enjoys playing golf, skiing, and having fun
with his family.
Dr David
Fern is an active member of the following
professional associations:
Non-urgent e-mail:
drfern@dekalbsurgical.com
