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  • Surgery, Other Specialty, Phlebology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 27 years of experience
  • The Vein Institute At Southern Surgical Arts 1405 Cowart St Ste 321, Chattanooga, TN 37408
  • (423) 551-8346

Brief Intro

Dr. Vincent Gardner is devoted to advancing the modern treatment of venous disease, as well as offering his patients the most comprehensive, modern, and effective cosmetic procedures available. His 18-year career has provided him with a wealth of experience and expertise to offer his patients. Dr. Gardner received his B.S. in Biology from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, and his M.D. from the University of South Alabama, College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, where he was a member of the AOA honor medical society. Dr. Gardner was awarded the Outstanding Resident in Surgery award during his Chief Resident Year in surgical training with Baptist Health Systems in Birmingham. Dr. Gardner is certified by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Additionally, he is credentialed in ultrasound and is a Registered Surgeon in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). Dr. Gardner serves on the faculty of SSAs’ American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s Fellowship Program, where he helps to train outstanding surgeons from around the country. He is also a board examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. After a career in general surgery, including laparoscopic, thoracic, geriatric and vascular procedures, Dr. Gardner began performing endovenous thermal ablations to benefit his vein patients in 2006. He joined the Alabama Vascular and Vein Center a year later, where he focused his efforts on using endovenous techniques to treat venous disorders. During this time, Dr. Gardner also performed cosmetic surgeries at Southern Surgical Arts while completing a fellowship in facial and cosmetic body surgery. After his fellowship with SSA, Dr. Gardner relocated his practice to Chattanooga, focusing on the treatment of venous disease and cosmetic surgery. He lives on Signal Mountain with his wife and two children. Dr. Gardner enjoys woodworking and college football and has traveled to Honduras for medical mission work.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine - 1998

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • The Vein Institute At Southern Surgical Arts
  • 1405 Cowart St Ste 321, Chattanooga, TN 37408
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Other Specialty
  • Phlebology
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Conditions Addressed

  • Obesity
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Skin Rash
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
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Procedures Performed

  • Hair Transplantation
  • Sclerotherapy (Spider Veins)

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Cigna
  • MDwise
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  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 27
  • Psychiatry 39
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 27
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  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10