David M. Metzner, M.D., welcomes you at his new location in Manchester, Vermont. He is an Aesthetic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon. His specialty areas are minimizing the effects of aging, redefining facial features and contouring the body.
As an artist working with instruments instead of brushes, Dr. Metzner combines his special surgical skills, artistic insight, and good communication abilities to achieve a very natural appearance for his patients. Dr. Metzner believes, "Plastic surgery is both a science and an art: a good surgeon must combine the two successfully for his patients."
Dr. David Metzner is dedicated to the artistry of cosmetic surgery. Along with his helpful well trained staff, he provides the highest quality cosmetic surgery services in a warm and caring enviroment. They treat each patient as a special individual, and are sensitive to each one's unique needs.
Dr. Metzner practiced cosmetic plastic surgery in the New Orleans area for thirty years until he lost his home in Hurricane Katrina. He and his family decided to return to New England and he has moved his practice to Manchester, VT. where he is the plastic surgeon for The Vermont Center for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. His Specialty areas are minimizing the effects of aging, redefining facial features, and contouring the body. As an artist working with instruments instead of brushes, Dr. Metzner combines his special surgical skills, artistic insight, and good communication abilities to achieve a very natural appearance for his patients. Dr. Metzner believes, "Plastic surgery is both a science and an art: a good surgeon must combine the two successfully for his patients".
Our Patient Care Team

I am proud to introduce my staff.
They have been selected for their qualities and have the training and experience to meet your needs.
Our purpose is to provide warm, caring, sensitive professional assistance to our patients.
Ginger Ritchie, Patient Coordinator
Ginger takes great pride in making sure that every patient is completely satisfied with each encounter they have with our office. With her friendly personality and genuine concern, she provides our patients with the utmost care and knowledge so they are comfortable from the first phone contact through every step in their plastic surgery process.
Ginger brings to The Vermont Center for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology over 20 years experience in customer service. She brings a warm smile and believes in providing every service needed to make your plastic surgery experience a pleasurable one. Her supportive attitude and good listening skills ensure that patients feel reassured and important.
"It is a wonderful opportunity to be part of such a great practice. I look forward to assisting each patient through this exciting experience." Ginger Ritchie
Patricia K. Farris, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Farris, a board certified dermatologist, has special expertise in the treatment of aging skin and has lectured internationally on this subject. She is an authority on topical treatments for aging skin and cosmeceuticals. Dr. Farris serves as a consultant to a number of cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies where she collaborates on product development, marketing strategies and clinical testing. She is the author of 25 articles and two book chapters on a variety of subjects including cosmetic dermatology and skin care.
Dr Farris received two Presidential citations for her outstanding efforts as a communicator and serves as a spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology on number of subjects related to dermatology. She has appeared in over 200 health-related television segments on dermatology including appearances on Good Morning America, CNN, NBC Weekend News and Kathie Lee and Regis. She has been quoted extensively in newspapers and magazines including Newsweek, Allure, In Style and Oprah Magazine.