This content was provided by Dr. Van "Dr. David Van, a board-certified family physician, is the founder and medical director of McIntosh Trail Family Practice. Since 1985, Dr. Van has seen his practice grow into one of the largest family practices in metropolitan Atlanta. He attributes his practice's success to its solid reputation as a provider of compassionate and quality health care, and his deep commitment to treating other families as he would treat his own. Although selected by numerous residencies, Dr. David Van chose the specialty of Family Medicine driven by the core values of the specialty, centered around the sacred doctor-patient relationship. With a commitment to the values of integrity, kindness, and the well being of the patient, Dr. Van enjoys treating a variety of patients' medical problems. His area of expertise and special interest include endocrinology, gynecological endocrinology, cardiology, lipidology, and cosmetic procedures. He strives for excellence of care, innovation in new technology, cost effectiveness, leadership, and collaboration. A native of New Orleans, Dr. Van attended Jesuit High School, graduating with honors. He is a Phi Kappa Phi and honor graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and an honor graduate of Louisiana State University Medical School, where he was elected to the Aesculapian Honor Society. After attending medical school, he continued his specialty training in family practice at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Van has twice been selected as a 'top doctor' in Spalding County, and has also been voted one of America's 'top family doctors' for 2002-2016 by the National Consumer Research Council. He has received teaching awards for his dedicated training of medical students and physician assistants. In addition, Dr. Van has received many academic honors, including the following: National Honor Society Phi Eta Sigma Mu Sigma Rho Alpha Epsilon Delta Phi Kappa Phi Aesculapian Honor Society Dr. Van is a diplomat of the Board of Family Practice and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He also serves as a clinical assistant professor at Mercer Medical School and as a preceptor for Emory University and University of Georgia medical schools. In addition, this successful doctor is an active member of the following professional associations: American Medical Association GAFA SMA AAFP MAG Rotary Club Former president of the Medical Society Dr. Van is part of a group of individuals who founded the Hope Health Clinic, a volunteer medical clinic serving the needy in Spalding County. He has traveled to South America as part of a medical mission, and he also lends his support to medical missions in other parts of the world. He generously gives back to his local community through service in the Daybreak Rotary Club. Dr. Van and his wife, Vicki C. Van, M.D., have two children, David and Lauren, ages 21 and 16. During his free time, Dr. Van enjoys playing golf, outdoor water sports, and family activities."
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