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Gregory J. Mackay MD, FACS

Dr Gregory Mackay is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta that has over 30 years of experience performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for children and adults. His combination of experience and training has earned him a number of awards, including the Top Doctor Award from Castle Connolly, the Patients’ Choice Award from Vitals.com, and the Super Doc Award from SuperDoctors.com.

“Dr. Mackay and his team are first class. You will not get better care anywhere [else]” – Andrea O., Google Review

Dr. Mackay was chosen as one of the 12 men of the year by Men’s Book Magazine Atlanta


EXCLUSIVE: Duluth grad Julie Granger fights off own cancer to compete in Swim Across America

Julie Gringer a patient of Dr. Mackay has battled cancer and is now healthy enough to compete in the Swim Across America Atlanta Open Water Swim. Dr. Mackay is so impressed with her spirit he wanted to share this emotional story with everyone.

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Dr. Mackay attended Vanderbilt University where he received his B.A and went on to receive his M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston . After going on to complete his residency training from Emory University in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Mackay was not content to rest on his laurels. Instead he took part in an additional fellowship training program in pediatric and adult craniofacial surgery and aesthetic surgery of the facial skeleton at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Mackay’s dual certification comes from both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. A true professional, Dr. Mackay is experienced in all facets of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Before tackling the challenges of a private practice, Dr. Mackay used his extensive knowledge by teaching others as an assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Mackay shared his training with his students both at the Mayo Clinic as well as Emory University School of Medicine.

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Dr. Mackay was the director of the aesthetic and reconstructive fellowship program during his stay with the Mayo Clinic. During his time with the Emory Clinic, Dr. Mackay was the director of the Craniofacial program and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta- Egleston. In addition to his teachings and private practice, Dr. Mackay has published numerous scientific articles and book chapters. Dr. Mackay continues to share his vast wealth of knowledge as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally. His meticulous desire to increase his skills and knowledge led to his receiving an outstanding achievement award from the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons for his research in endoscopic minimal incision browlifts. Dr. Mackays combination of education and experience caring for cosmetic surgery patients sets his patients at ease. When you choose to consult with Dr. Mackay, you too can rest assured, you are in excellent hands.

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