Reviews

Dr. Chad Deal

Dr. Deal is triple board-certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS), and the American Board of Surgery (ABS). He is the founder of Southern Surgical Arts, where he continues to guide its growth and reputation for excellence in cosmetic care.

Renowned for innovation, Dr. Deal has introduced advanced procedures like VASER Hi-Def Lipo and cutting-edge facial rejuvenation to the Southeastern U.S.

Dr. Daniel Barker

Dr. Barker earned his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of Virginia. He completed facial plastics training in both VA and UCLA and practiced as a facial plastic surgeon in New York City before joining Southern Surgical Arts. His clinical focus includes surgical and non-surgical facial procedures.

• Facial Plastics Fellowship and training – UVA and UCLA
• MD and Surgical Residency – University of Virginia
• Clinical Instructor - Icahn School of Medicine and UCLA

Dr. Andrew Ray

Dr. Ray completed his general surgery residency at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Michigan and pursued a cosmetic surgery fellowship with Southern Surgical Arts. He is active in several national surgical organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.

• Fellowship-trained in cosmetic surgery (SSA)
• Active member: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• Active member: American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

Dr. Jerimiah Mason

Dr. Mason completed his general surgery residency in Birmingham, AL and practiced as a general surgeon in Asheville, NC before transitioning to cosmetic surgery. He completed a facial and body cosmetic surgery fellowship with Southern Surgical Arts and now performs a range of elective aesthetic procedures and male modifications.

• Fellowship-trained in facial and body cosmetic surgery (SSA)
• General Surgery Residency – Birmingham, AL
• Former general surgeon – Asheville, NC

Dr. Kyle Summers

Dr. Summers is triple board-eligible in general surgery, cosmetic surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery. He completed his residency in general surgery at South TN and completed a cosmetic surgery fellowship with Southern Surgical Arts. His prior experience includes trauma and acute care surgery before transitioning to elective aesthetic procedures.

• Board Certified Cosmetic Surgery
• General Surgery Residency – East Tennessee State University
• Fellowship-trained in cosmetic surgery (SSA)

Dr. Vincent Gardner

Dr. Gardner earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency in Chattanooga, TN. He later completed a fellowship in facial and body cosmetic surgery with Southern Surgical Arts and now specializes in post-weight-loss body contouring and comprehensive cosmetic procedures.

• Fellowship-trained in facial and body cosmetic surgery (SSA)
• General Surgery Residency – Chattanooga, TN
• MD – University of South Alabama College of Medicine