Dr. D. Scott Karempelis, MD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. D. Scott Karempelis, who serves patients in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Dr. Karempelis (better known as Dr. K around the office) has been a partner at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta since 1989. A true laser expert, he is always on the cutting-edge of the latest skin care treatments.

Dermatology Associates of Atlanta and its eight specialty centers offer patients numerous skin care treatment possibilities for everything from skin cancer and acne treatments to minimally-invasive fat reduction with CoolSculpting® and SlimLipoTM . Its state-of-the-art technology, including Ultherapy® facial skin tightening and miraDry® permanent underarm sweat elimination, is designed to deliver maximum results while minimizing downtime. 

After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Karempelis graduated with his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then went on to complete an internship at LaCrosse Luther Hospital/Gunderson Clinic and later a residency at the University of Minnesota Hospital. 

In 1985, he attained board certification in dermatology through the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

With a wealth of experience which has simply continued to grow over the years, Dr. Karempelis is a featured contributor on RealSelf.com. He is also a member of esteemed medical organizations such as the American Medical Association, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, and others.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, the largest organ of the body; a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Karempelis has been the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015), and On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015, 2016).

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