Southern Surgical Arts - Chattanooga

Dr. Chad Deal is the owner and one of the master surgeons at Southern Surgical Arts in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Deal is a leader in cosmetic surgery, particularly body surgery cases. He is known for his HIDEF Mommy Makeovers and HIDEF Abdominal Etching, but has patients flying from all over the world for breast augmentations, BBL, Tummy Tuck, and many more. Dr. Deal is proud of the practice he has built, with three state-of-the-art operating rooms and 7 medspa locations. Dr. Deal and Southern Surgical Arts were the First Plastic Surgery Center recognized by the SRC as a Center of Excellence in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Gardner began performing cosmetic procedures while completing a fellowship in facial and body cosmetic surgery with Southern Surgical Arts. He moved his practice from Birmingham, Alabama to Chattanooga and since that time has devoted his practice to cosmetic surgery and advancing the modern treatment of venous disease. He lectures frequently on these topics. By focusing on quality, compassionate care, and adherence to strict professional standards, Dr. Gardner has distinguished himself as a rising leader in Chattanooga’s medical community. Dr. Gardner serves as a principal in The Vein Institute, the latest addition to our comprehensive portfolio of cutting edge patient services offered at our state-of-the-art surgical facility in Chattanooga’s Southside. Additionally, he serves as a faculty member of Southern Surgical Arts’ American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program, through which he trains talented surgeons from around the country every year. The surgeons who complete the fellowship program are eligible to become certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS). Dr. Gardner is an ABCS Board examiner, and is certified by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and continues to adhere to their strict guidelines for ongoing education, high practice standards, and ethical conduct. His society memberships include the American College of Phlebology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the Hamilton County Medical Society and the Tennessee chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Gardner received his B.S. in Biology from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. and his M.D. from the University of South Alabama, College of Medicine in Mobile, Ala. where he was elected into the AOA honor medical society. He did his surgical training at the Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Ala. During his chief resident year he was the Outstanding Resident in Surgery winning the Hugh Linder Award. Dr. Gardner currently lives on Signal Mountain with his wife and their two children.

Born and raised in rural Northern Utah, Dr. Summers learned from a young age the value of hard work, dedication, and perseverance while helping with the various duties of a family farm. When not actively working the farm, Dr. Summers could be found participating in any number of sports, playing in a woodshop, or spending time with family and friends. Following high school, Dr. Summers spent two years serving a church-related mission in beautiful Guatemala, where he would also become fluent in Spanish. Dr. Summers path to medicine began after returning from Guatemala at the University of Utah, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Physiology, and earning a coveted designation on the Dean’s List for his academic achievements. “I have always been fascinated by the human body, it’s amazing ability to heal and adapt. This naturally led me into the pursuit of medicine, which is as dynamic as the human body.” Dr. Summers earned his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, excelling in neuromuscular medicine. Learning how to heal with your hands is a vital part of what it takes to be a surgeon. While there, he served as President of the neuromuscular medicine chapter, representing the school at various national meetings. Following his medical school training. Dr. Summers moved to Long Island, NY, where he spent 5 years learning the art of general surgery. It was intense and comprehensive surgical training, including countless hours on the plastic and reconstructive surgical teams. Dr. Summers would come to be known for his compassion, leadership, and operative skills and would serve as a chief resident during his 5th year of training. His dedication to advancing surgical knowledge and patient care is evident through his published research on breast cancer and new innovations in breast cancer treatment. Dr. Summers also received special recognition for his outstanding service during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Summers then went on to complete fellowship training in general and facial cosmetic surgery with Southern Surgical Arts. He has always had a passion for cosmetic surgery and his patients will attest to his honesty, compassion, and knowledge of cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Ray originally from rural Maine has an extensive and varied background around the country and the world. Dr. Ray settled in Chattanooga, TN after completing a cosmetic fellowship year at Southern Surgical Arts. Prior to this he completed his General Surgery Residency in Pontiac Michigan with an extensive background in Trauma Surgery, then worked 5 years in rural New Hampshire focusing on hernia repair, and skin cancer management with facial flaps. Dr Ray also works regularly as a volunteer surgeon with Mercy Ships, a non profit organization that serves many different countries along the coast of Africa. Dr. Ray now has settled with his 2 Children on Lookout Mountain and is enjoying the the southern life. His surgical practice is quickly becoming known for natural aesthetics and refined body sculpting. In addition to surgery, Dr. Ray is actively working on a research regarding pain management and the reduction of opioid consumption in cosmetic surgery. Additional research being conducted includes topics around scar management, and drainless tummy tucks with extensive liposuction. Dr. Ray is an active member of the American College of Ostoepathic Medicine, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Hernia Society, and American College of Osteopathic Surgery.

Dr. Jerimiah Mason completed his general surgery training in Birmingham, AL before relocating to Asheville, NC in 2013. Following years of dedicated practice as a general surgeon, he pursued further professional development by undertaking a cosmetic surgery fellowship at Southern Surgical Arts in Chattanooga, TN, achieving board certification in cosmetic surgery. Driven by a passion to assist others and guided by an artistic sensibility, Dr. Mason finds profound fulfillment in his specialty, where he can help patients enhance their self-confidence. Patients under his care can expect a warm, familial approach; Dr. Mason treats each individual as he would his own family members. He ensures thorough discussions with patients, aligning expectations and emphasizing realistic outcomes for every surgery or procedure.