DR. Zack Charkawi

Board-Certified Physician

Your skin—and scalp—deserve a physician who treats the whole picture. For over 22 years, Dr. Zack Charkawi has focused on medical, surgical hair restoration, and procedural dermatology, caring for conditions from acne and rosacea to skin cancers, scars, and complex hair disorders. His goal: safe care, natural results, and clear guidance at every step.

Credentials

ABHRS Diplomate — Certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery

ISHRS Member—  International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

Advanced Expertise in Hair & Scalp

One of Only ~270 ABHRS-Certified Hair Restoration Surgeons

Alongside full-spectrum dermatology, Dr. Charkawi offers advanced hair and scalp care—from medical management of hair loss to surgical solutions when appropriate. He’s among the handful of certified hair restoration surgeons in Sandy Springs–Atlanta and one of ~270 surgeons worldwide certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS), bringing surgical precision to hairline design, donor preservation, and scar-minimizing techniques.

• Physician-performed treatments (no sales pressure)

• Options from medical therapy to no-shave FUE when indicated

• Protocol-based care designed for natural, believable outcomes

Why Patients Trust Dr. Zack

Your experience matters as much as your results. Under Dr. Charkawi’s care, you can expect:

• Benefit from his innovative patented hair restoration technique designed to enhance precision and care.

• Receive evidence-based treatments from a physician who teaches and mentors peers.

• Gain honest recommendations without pressure or upselling.

• Experience physician-performed treatments at every step.

• Heal with advanced technology that promotes faster recovery and natural results.

• Connect with a kind, communicative team that values follow-through.

• Feel supported in a family-owned, patient-first environment.

Dr. Zack’s Background at a Glance

Education

MD, Ross University School of Medicine

Residency & Focus

Training Family Medicine Residency, Wheeling Hospital (unopposed program) — intensive procedural and dermatology exposure

Dermatology for the Family, Wheeling Hospital — mastered dermatologic surgical procedures in urgent care and ER settings

Clinical Practice

Urgent care (part-time) and HealthPoint Family Care — Cincinnati, OH & Covington, KY 

High-volume experience diagnosing/treating acne, warts, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections; surgical treatment of benign lesions and skin cancers.

Academic Appointment

Assistant Professor, University of Louisville School of Medicine

A Patient-Centered, Family-Owned Practice

As Co-Founder of Springs Dermatology MD (with care also at Johns Creek Dermatology and Springs Hair Restoration), Dr. Charkawi leads a physician-run, family-owned team. You’ll get honest recommendations, transparent pricing, and follow-through that respects your time and goals.

Dr. Charkawi envisioned a practice where patients receive advanced medical and surgical dermatology care in a welcoming, supportive environment—not a corporate, high-pressure model. Every treatment plan is customized, science-based, and performed with precision to ensure safe, natural-looking outcomes.

Ready for Care That Puts You First?

Whether you need help with a persistent skin issue, a suspicious spot, scarring, or hair thinning, Dr. Charkawi provides patents in Sandy Springs /Atlanta clear diagnosis, step-by-step plans, and results that look like you—only better.

Why Board Certification Matters

Patients and the medical community recognize board certification as a higher standard. Board certification is a significant achievement that not all doctors attain. Board certified doctors:

• Up to date with knowledge and research

• Practices within the confines of the standard of care

• Maintains education

• Meets higher standards than licensed doctors 

Source ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties)

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ISHRS Membership: What It Means

The ISHRS is an international, non-profit medical society comprised of over 1,200 members representing 70 countries – dedicated to promulgating the highest standards of medical practice and medical ethics. Member categories include fellow, member, associate member, adjunct (researchers), residents, and surgical assistants. Since its incorporation in 1993, a renaissance in hair restoration surgery was set into motion by the ISHRS. The multidisciplinary, international membership of the ISHRS is a critical mass for innovation in hair restoration surgery.