Living through 2020 gave us all high hopes and expectations for the New Year. In January 2021, the previous Cobb division of Dermatology Consultants embraced this expectancy with a new name and renewed vision as it became Dermatology & Surgery Specialists of North Atlanta PC (DESSNA). The practice continues to employ the same quality physicians and staff members who East Cobbers have grown to trust for more than 30 years, now with the addition of expanded services and personnel. DESSNA is still privately owned by physician partners who practice solely at the Northside East Cobb Medical Campus location.  

According to Co-owners Ope Ofodile, M.D. and Kathleen Viscusi, M.D., although DESSNA has a new name and a new physician partnership, the office remains committed to providing expert dermatologic, surgical, cosmetic, and aesthetic services to the East Cobb community. “We strive to be the authority in everything hair, skin, and nails for our patient population which ranges from newborns to octogenarians,” says Dr. Ofodile. “Our goal is to provide individualized care for every patient seen at DESSNA who needs to achieve healthy skin at all stages of life. Our board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, and medical aestheticians are here for our East Cobb neighbors in 2021 and beyond.” 

DESSNA’s services range from medical and surgical dermatology to aesthetics, both integral components of the practice. Surgery and some of the dermatologic conditions fall under each of these facets. Under the medical umbrella, DESSNA’s physicians and physician assistants diagnose and treat conditions such as skin cancer, acne, alopecia, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea – to name a few. On the aesthetic side, DESSNA’s providers offer consultations and services to help individuals feel and look their best. Some of these include body contouring, Botox injections, chemical peels, facial treatments, filler injections, laser hair removal, and vein treatments. Given the plethora of skin care products available to our patients, DESSNA also provides consultative advice on selecting an individualized skin care regime based on a patient’s needs.

Brand new to DESSNA’s aesthetic service offerings in 2021 is a body contouring procedure known as PHYSIQ. “DESSNA is currently one of two locations in the state of Georgia where this service is provided,” says Dr. Viscusi. “PHYSIQ body contouring uses a combination of heat and energy to melt fat and tone muscle simultaneously. The procedure addresses unwanted fat and firms muscles in the upper arms, abdomen, flank, thigh, and buttocks. With no downtime and no pain, the results are amazing.”

To launch this new breakthrough technology, DESSNA is offering an introductory price for May for all patients who mention the EAST COBBER Magazine article when they schedule a consultation. The procedure involves weekly treat ments for five consecutive weeks to achieve maximum results.

DESSNA is excited to share its new additions with the East Cobber. Starting in January, Aaron Retterbush, P.A., joined DESSNA. Retterbush is a board-certified physician assistant whose clinical interests include surgical and medical dermatology. He received his undergraduate degrees from the University of Georgia and his P.A. degree with honors from Mercer University. Arriving at DESSNA in August 2021, Edward Chen, M.D., received his undergraduate degree at Emory University and his medical degree at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Chen completed his internship at the University of Chicago and is currently chief resident in dermatology at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

“The significance of our new appointments is that they are directly related to patients’ needs,” explains the two DESSNA co-owners. “Since our practice was predominantly female providers in the recent past, we recognized the need to add male providers, minimizing barriers for our male patients to address their dermatologic needs.”

Come and experience the DESSNA difference. DESSNA is located at 4800 Olde Towne Parkway, Suite 250, Marietta. Operational hours are Monday-Friday, 7am- 4:30pm. For more information, visit www.dessna.com. Or call 770-971-3376 for a consultation or appointment. And if you are considering a PHYSIQ procedure, remember to mention this EAST COBBER Magazine article to receive the May introductory price offer.

This article originally appeared in the EAST COBBER May/June issue. You can access the digital edition HERE.