Dr. Alex Gross is a graduate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine. After earning his M.D. degree, he completed residency training in internal medicine at Emory University and dermatology at Vanderbilt University. He is double board certified in both dermatology and internal medicine and is Medical Director of the Georgia Dermatology Center in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Gross is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He was appointed to the Georgia Composite Medical Board by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2008, reappointed by Governor Nathan Deal in 2011 and served as chairperson during the 2010 to 2011 session. Dr. Gross was recently voted Chair Elect of the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Assistant Clinical Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine at Emory University. In addition to his full time practice at Georgia Dermatology, Dr. Gross is an attending physician at Northside Forsyth Hospital. Dr. Gross is extremely active in government affairs and was influential in drafting and lobbying for the Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act that was passed in 2009. He also helped pass the Georgia Indoor Tanning Act in 2010 and co-authored the Georgia Guidelines for Office Based Anesthesia and Surgery that were adopted in 2011. Dr. Gross supports a number of charities and remains active in his community. He has worked extensively with the American Cancer Society for 25 years and served as president of the DeKalb County Unit from 1995-1996. He co-chaired the 2008 American Cancer Society Gala in Atlanta and was the Medical Honoree in 2009. In 2008 he was awarded with a Cancer Control Volunteer of the Year Award. Dr. Gross’s extensive involvement and experience in the field of medicine has led him to many awards and honors. He received an American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award in 1992 and American Academy of Dermatology Continuing Education Awards in 1992, 1995, and 1998 and 2012. In January 2009 Dr. Gross received The President's Volunteer Service Award in recognition and appreciation for his commitment to strengthening our Nation and for making a difference through volunteer service. He was voted Best Dermatologist in North Fulton and South Forsyth in the 2012 Appen Newspapers opinion poll. His interests outside of dermatology include a passion for of all types of music, watching professional sports, and playing the piano. He serves on the Bosrd of Directors of The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Verizon Encore Park Amphitheter. Dr. Gross lives in Dunwoody, Georgia with his wife Joanne.