Dr. Daniel Scott Karempelis

Dermatology · Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, P.C. · Atlanta, Georgia, GA

Dr. D. Scott Karempelis, MD, known as Dr. K, is a board-certified dermatologist and founding partner of Dermatology Associates of Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. With nearly 40 years of experience, he specializes in laser dermatology, skin cancer treatment, facial injectables, and cosmetic dermatology, serving as Medical Director of DAA's Laser Institute of Georgia — one of the most advanced laser dermatology centers in the Southeast.

D. Scott Karempelis, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and a senior partner at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, one of the longest-established skin and cosmetic practices in Atlanta, Georgia. Affectionately known to patients as "Dr. K," he has practiced in Atlanta since 1989 and serves as Medical Director of the Laser Institute of Georgia at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, where he oversees a center built around 18 medical lasers. His core expertise spans Mohs skin cancer surgery, advanced laser treatment, and facial injectables. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Karempelis completed his internship at LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital and the Gundersen Clinic before finishing his dermatology residency at the University of Minnesota. He has been a board-certified dermatologist since 1985, and over the decades has earned a reputation as one of Atlanta's foremost authorities on medical lasers and skin cancer treatment. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American Medical Association. What distinguishes Dr. Karempelis is range. At the Laser Institute of Georgia, the 18-laser arsenal he directs treats concerns as varied as skin cancers and pre-cancers, acne, rosacea, unwanted hair, visible veins, brown spots, tattoos, scarring, and wrinkles. The same hands that perform precise Mohs skin cancer surgery also deliver the nuanced work of facial injectables and laser rejuvenation, a combination of surgical rigor and cosmetic artistry that few dermatologists in Atlanta, Georgia can claim. He was also the only physician in Georgia selected to represent the state in "Vanity for Vision," a humanitarian campaign supporting cataract surgery and diabetic eye care. For patients across Atlanta, Georgia seeking a dermatologist whose credentials are matched by genuine longevity of practice, D. Scott Karempelis, M.D. and Dermatology Associates of Atlanta remain a definitive choice.

D. Scott Karempelis, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and a longtime partner at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, where he serves as Medical Director of the practice's Laser Institute of Georgia. Trained at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota, Dr. Karempelis has practiced in Atlanta, Georgia since 1989 and is regarded as one of the region's foremost authorities on medical lasers, Mohs skin cancer surgery, and facial injectables. At the Laser Institute of Georgia, he directs a center equipped with 18 medical lasers used to treat everything from skin cancers and rosacea to scarring, pigmentation, and the visible signs of aging.

Meet Dr. K

There are dermatologists — and then there is Dr. K.

For nearly 30 years, Dr. D. Scott Karempelis has been a founding partner of Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, one of Georgia's most respected and innovative dermatology practices. Known throughout Atlanta for his friendly demeanor, sharp wit, and exceptional clinical expertise, Dr. K has built a reputation that is as warm as it is impressive. To his patients, he is not just their dermatologist — he is the physician they trust with some of the most personal and life-changing decisions they will ever make about their health and appearance.

That trust is earned every single day.

A Passion for Changing Lives Through Skin Care What drives Dr. Karempelis after nearly four decades in dermatology is the same thing that drew him to the field in the first place — the life-changing possibility of solving a patient's skin problem, whether it is a cancer that needs to be caught and treated or a cosmetic concern that has quietly chipped away at someone's confidence for years.

To Dr. K, both matter deeply. Both deserve the best possible care. And at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, that is exactly what patients receive. As Medical Director of DAA's Laser Institute of Georgia — home to 18 medical lasers — Dr. K is widely recognized as one of Atlanta's foremost experts in laser dermatology. The Institute treats everything from skin cancers and pre-cancers to acne, rosacea, unwanted hair, brown spots, tattoo removal, scarring, and wrinkles. Dr. K stays actively involved in learning and implementing the latest laser technologies, ensuring his patients always have access to the most advanced treatments available anywhere in the Southeast.

The Full Picture of Skin Health Beyond his laser expertise, Dr. Karempelis is also highly regarded for his skill in facial injectables and SlimLipo™. Combined with DAA's seven specialty centers — covering hair transplants, facial rejuvenation, skin cancer and MOHS surgery, psoriasis treatment, liposuction, and esthetician services — Dr. K has the resources, the team, and the technology to treat virtually every skin concern under one roof. His goal from the very beginning of his medical career has been to identify and effectively treat the extraordinary range of conditions that come with every unique skin type. After nearly 30 years and thousands of patients at DAA, that goal is one he fulfills every single day.

Beyond the Office When he is not perfecting laser protocols or caring for patients across Atlanta, Dr. K can be found waterskiing, hitting the slopes snowskiing, or passionately cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. His energy and enthusiasm for life outside medicine are every bit as evident as his dedication inside the clinic.