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Dr. Debra Atkins, MD - Physician in Marietta, Georgia

Dr. Debra Atkins, MD

Physician

Marietta, Georgia
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1790791465· License: 52052 (GA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $72 across 3 payments (what this means)
3.89(31 ratings)

About

Dr. Debra Atkins, MD is a physician specializing in aesthetics, practicing in Marietta, Georgia. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Atkins focuses on cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic surgery, laser surgery, anti-aging medicine, hair transplant, and acne treatment. She believes that achieving healthy, hydrated, and glowing skin is a result of strategic effort, not chance, and prefers a glow that looks like great skin, not makeup. Dr. Atkins emphasizes a personalized approach, stating that a 'one-size-fits-all' plan is never the right approach. She highlights that optimal results come from a thoughtful plan and consistent care, not single appointments, and views maintenance as essential for preserving results and protecting a patient's investment. Her anti-aging goal is to help individuals look like the best version of themselves – rested, lifted, and confident – rather than aiming to look 25. She offers treatments like IPL/BBL for skin concerns and Emsculpt using HIFEM® technology for body sculpting. A consultation is the starting point for understanding individual skin needs and treatment options.

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Specialties

  • Physician

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Smart Lipo

$6,801

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Debra Atkins

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What membership options does Atlanta MediSpa & Surgery Center offer?
The practice offers five different membership options designed to help patients build real results over time by providing consistent care and eliminating guesswork. One option is a facial membership for $129 per month, which includes a voucher for an advanced 60-minute Massage Facial with a seasoned esthetician, and an advanced product upgrade (Enzyme or Chemical Peel). Another option provides a $99 per month rolling credit. The Reserve Membership offers Botox at $10 per unit any day, 10% off filler treatments, $25 off spa and laser services, and monthly product discounts. Members can pay for services monthly and receive discounted services from top-level injectors.
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What is Emsculpt and what are its benefits?
Emsculpt at Atlanta Medi Spa utilizes advanced HIFEM® technology, delivering over 10,000 muscle contractions per session to efficiently target abs, glutes, arms, thighs, and calves. It helps patients tone, tighten, and sculpt by building muscle and burning fat, enhancing workout results. Emsculpt is suitable for individuals whether they are already active in the gym or just starting their fitness journey, and it is also effective as a standalone treatment. Results can be observed as early as one treatment, with real results possible in time for summer.
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What is IPL/BBL Photofacial and what can it treat?
IPL/BBL photofacials utilize advanced light technology to target unwanted pigment and vascular concerns, stimulating collagen for brighter, smoother skin. This laser treatment helps fade sun damage, redness, uneven tone, sun spots, age spots, hyperpigmentation, freckles, rosacea, facial redness, broken capillaries, facial veins, and photoaging. Treatments typically take about 20-45 minutes with minimal downtime, and skin renews within a few days. For best results, most patients complete a series of 3-5 treatments, spaced about a month apart, with results improving with each session.
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Are there special offers for facials?
Yes, the Mint Mask + Gua Sha Facial was offered as a Mother's Day Special for $145 for a limited time.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Debra Atkins Review Summary

3.6
Dr. Atkins has a mix of reviews. While her profile lists a 5.0 rating, other platforms like Healthgrades, Yelp, and Google Reviews show scores ranging from 3.2 to 4.2, averaging out to 3.6. It's recommended to check out the individual reviews for more detailed patient experiences.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

3.3 out of 5

Based on 19 reviews

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yelp.com

4.2 out of 5

Based on 62 reviews

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Google Reviews

3.2 out of 5

Based on 11 reviews

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Dr. Debra Atkins, MD - Physician in Marietta, Georgia

Physicians Aesthetics - East

1232 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, Georgia

(678) 213-2220

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$72

Payments

3

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Debra Atkins received $72 across 3 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (678) 213-2220

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Location & Contact Information

Physicians Aesthetics - East

1232 Johnson Ferry Rd

Marietta, Georgia 30068

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Office Information

Phone: (678) 213-2220

Where does Dr. Debra Atkins practice?

Doctor's Office

Physicians Aesthetics - East (Primary)

1232 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, Georgia 30068

(3 reviews)

Physicians Aesthetics

1232 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, Georgia 30068

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Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Debra Atkins online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking availability. Contacting the clinic directly at (678) 213-2220 or [email protected] is recommended for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Debra Atkins offer telehealth?
Telehealth availability isn't mentioned in the provided information. Please contact the clinic directly to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Debra Atkins?
Patients praise Dr. Atkins for her anti-aging treatments, injection skills, and the positive results they've experienced. One patient has been a loyal client for five years, highlighting long-term satisfaction.
What areas of care does Dr. Debra Atkins cater to?
Dr. Atkins' areas of care include cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic surgery, laser surgery, anti-aging medicine, hair transplant, and acne treatment (hormonal and other types). Dr. Atkins emphasizes that consistency in treatments and a thoughtful plan are crucial for achieving optimal, natural-looking results that appear effortless, rather than relying on one-time treatments. She views maintenance appointments not as an 'extra' step, but as essential for preserving results, preventing regression, maintaining facial harmony despite natural aging shifts, and protecting a patient's investment. Consistent maintenance often requires less product and ensures a subtle, refreshed appearance, avoiding drastic changes. Her aesthetic preference is for a glow that looks like great skin, not makeup. She believes achieving healthy, hydrated, and glowing skin is a result of strategic effort, not mere chance. Facials are customized to individual needs, with estheticians selecting upgrades that best suit skin improvement. Dr. Atkins believes that aging is not a random process, involving structural changes beneath the skin beyond just wrinkles, such as collagen decline, volume shifts, and longer-lingering lines after age 40. Her anti-aging treatment goal is not to make someone look 25, but to help individuals look like the best version of themselves – rested, lifted, and confident. She emphasizes a personalized approach, as a 'one-size-fits-all' plan is never the right approach. A consultation is the starting point for gaining clarity on treatment options and understanding individual skin needs.