Dr. Vincent Gardner is one of the founding surgeons at Southern Surgical Arts and a respected leader in both cosmetic surgery and venous medicine. With a career grounded in excellence, innovation, and integrity, he provides results that are both visually refined and medically sound.
Dr. Gardner is board-certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Surgery, and the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He also holds advanced ultrasound credentials as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), allowing for highly precise and safe treatment planning.
Dr. Gardner received his B.S. in Biology from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He earned his M.D. from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and was elected to the prestigious AOA honor medical society. He completed his surgical training at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama, earning the Hugh Linder Award as Outstanding Resident in Surgery.
After completing a fellowship in facial and body cosmetic surgery at Southern Surgical Arts, Dr. Gardner went on to train future surgeons through SSA’s American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program. He currently serves as a board examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and actively shapes national best practices in aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Gardner is known for his calm demeanor, meticulous technique, and conservative aesthetic philosophy. His work consistently reflects a commitment to patient safety, honest communication, and natural-looking results. Every treatment is designed to align with the patient’s goals and long-term satisfaction.
