MD, FRCS
Dr. Fonger is board-certified in general surgery and cardiovascular surgery and is a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM). He comes to Center for Vein Restoration from VEINatlanta, where he focused on the diagnosis and treatment of venous diseases.
Gwinnett Professional Center
601a Professional Drive
Suite 170
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
For years, I dealt with bulging veins and discomfort that only seemed to get worse. The team explained everything clearly and made me feel confident about moving forward. The results have been incredible — my legs look so much better, and I’m finally comfortable being active again. I’m truly grateful for the care I received.
Jeffrey H.
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After
Before treatment, the veins in my leg were very noticeable and made me feel self-conscious. I also experienced heaviness and discomfort at the end of the day. After coming to CVR, I’ve seen a big improvement in how my leg looks and feels. The veins are significantly reduced, and I’m much more comfortable and confident. I’m so grateful for the care I received.
Jordan H.
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After
Before treatment, my legs felt heavy, and the bulging veins were becoming more noticeable and uncomfortable. I finally decided to get checked out at CVR. After treatment, my legs feel lighter, look much better, and I’m more comfortable staying active. The team was professional and supportive throughout the entire process. I’m very happy with my results.
Warren Z.
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After
Before treatment, the bulging veins in my leg were uncomfortable and hard to ignore. I felt heaviness and didn’t like how my leg looked. After coming to CVR, I’ve seen such a difference. My leg feels better, the veins have improved significantly, and I feel more confident. I’m so thankful for the care and results.
Kayla B
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After
Before treatment, I was dealing with visible bulging veins and discomfort in my leg that didn’t seem to go away. After coming to CVR, I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in both how my leg looks and how it feels. The process was smooth, and the team made me feel confident every step of the way. I’m glad I took care of it.
Kevin C.
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Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Dr. Fonger completed both his Pre-Med and Medical School at the University of Manitoba. Following his studies, Dr. Fonger did a general surgery residency at the University of Toronto, and a Fellowship in Artificial Heart research in San Francisco. Finally, he trained at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery.
He has held positions on the cardiovascular surgical faculty at Boston University, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, and he was Chief of Cardiac Surgery of Washington Adventist Hospital in DC. In 2008 he was recruited to Atlanta by the St. Joseph’s Health System to help open a medical device development and testing center near Georgia Tech. He continued to work in this field until joining VEINatlanta to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of venous diseases.
Throughout his career, Dr. Fonger has worked with new therapies and technologies that advance cardiac care and patient safety. He has performed several thousand cardiac surgical procedures and lectured internationally on his research conducted at Boston University and Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Fonger is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a founder and past president of the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery and the 21st Century Cardiothoracic Surgical Society. He lives with his wife in Buckhead, Atlanta, and currently volunteers his time to mentor young entrepreneurs in launching new medical device companies.
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