Dan Mackey Obituary

MACKEY, Dan Dan Mackey of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019. Born and raised in Enid, Oklahoma, Dan attended the University of Oklahoma both as an undergraduate and medical student where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. He completed his medical education at the University of Virginia, specializing in Dermatology. After finishing his medical training, Dan began a life of world travel with his beloved wife, Sandra, as he took an assignment with the Peace Corps in Borneo providing healthcare for the Iban tribe. Dan's career in Atlanta began at the CDC before he opened his own practice. From 1978-80 and 1982-84, he was the head of the Dermatology department at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Upon his return to Atlanta, Dan worked with the Emory Clinic and was on the Medical School staff at Emory University where he trained dermatology residents. Dan loved nothing more than to travel the world, visiting more than 150 different countries in his lifetime. He was a philanthropist, a connoisseur of the arts, and an avid cook. He is survived by his son Colin, his daughter-in-law Patricia, and his pride and joy, his grandson, Adrian. Services will be held on Thursday, November 14, at 2 PM, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3003 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30327. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Emory University Movement Disorders Program.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Nov. 12, 2019.
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I still think about what a great mentor he was to me and I still tell stories about my great experiences with him to my patients. I will always cherish my time with him and miss his presence in our lives. I no longer teach but I am surely a better doctor for his teaching to me!

Dale Sarradet

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November 6, 2023

I still tell Dr Mackey stories to my patients all the time. He will always be remembered by me as such a great influence on my career. I strive daily to have his positive attitude and pleasant demeanor. I miss him greatly. Atlanta Dermatology as a whole, as well as many dermatologists that scattered around the country which he helped train, were all made better by Dr Mackey.

Dale Sarradet

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November 6, 2020

November 13, 2019


As noted by colleagues, Dr. Mackey was a great
teacher, mentor, and friend to all affiliated with the Emory dermatology training program. He
had a positive and pragmatic outlook in both his personal and professional life.His quest for new
experiences and self-enlightenment was amazing, as was his medical assistance to hospitals in the Middle East. He will be sorely missed in our community.

Thomas Apgar

November 13, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Dr. Mackey. He was a favorite at Grady Hospital clinic. He will be missed.

karen maffei

November 13, 2019

Dr Mackey was a great Dermatologist, an amazing educator, and a true mentor. I would not be where I am today if not for his teaching and encouragement. He lived a life that demonstrated you can do anything you set your mind to accomplish. I am deeply saddened at his passing and I will sincerely miss him.

Dale Sarradet

November 13, 2019

So sorry to hear of this. Dr. Mackey taught me so much as a resident. I use the wisdom he shared with me every day in practice, but he taught me more than just medicine. He shared a boundless curiosity and love of life with everyone who was lucky enough to know him. Rest in peace.

Jamie Weisman

November 13, 2019

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