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With over four decades of experience, board-certified plastic surgeon Darrell Henderson, MD, is a trusted and highly skilled practitioner. Dr. Henderson cares for patients in Lafayette, Louisiana.After completing his undergraduate education at the University of Mississippi, Dr. Henderson was accepted into medical school. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Medical School. Dr. Henderson gained extensive plastic surgery experience during his internship and residency trainingat the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.To further enhance his expertise, Dr. Henderson received additional training and experience in hand surgery during his one-year fellowship with William Frackelton, MD, through Marquette University in Milwaukee. Hes currently board-certified through the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.Not only does Dr. Henderson perform extensive and complex surgical procedures involving the hand and wrist, but he can also carry out a wide variety of different types of plastic surgery. Dr. Henderson specializes in pediatric plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, head and neck surgery, and overall cosmetic surgery, to name a few. As an innovator in the field of plastic surgery, Dr. Henderson was one of the first surgeons in the United States to start using the carbon dioxide and argon laser systems to treat skin lesions.When hes away from the clinic, Dr. Henderson frequently serves as an expert legal witness in both state and federal courts throughout Louisiana and beyond. Hes considered one of the nations leading reconstructive and plastic surgery experts.Patients of Dr. Henderson feel confident with his expertise and knowledge in resolving the most complex issues. Dr. Henderson welcomes new and existing patients to the practice and offers flexible scheduling for surgery consultations.