San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute
Dr. Michael E. Decherd
Experience the Decherd Transformation
540 Madison Oak, Suite 600 | San Antonio, Texas 78258 | P:(210) 495-4100 | F:(210) 495-4114
Meet Dr. Decherd
Experience the Decherd Transformation
Michael E. Decherd, MD is considered by some to be one of San Antonio’s finest board-certified plastic surgeons. He is known for his dedication to patient satisfaction and the one-on-one time he spends with each patient. Dr. Decherd’s relationship with you as a patient begins when you first enter the door and continues until you achieve the appearance for which you are looking. Dr. Decherd is a fourth-generation Texas doctor who went into plastic surgery because it gives him the ability to help people solve a variety of problems and achieve their personal goals. He believes that satisfied patients are the goal of any plastic surgeon. Dr. Decherd educates all his patients on the many options that are available, both surgical and non-surgical, and then works with each patient to give them choices in a pressure-free environment. Dr. Decherd feels that listening to his patients, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent training achieve optimal results.
Find out why Dr. Decherd is the right doctor for you.
Dr. Michael E. Decherd is a board-certified plastic surgeon, as well as a board-certified otolaryngology / head and neck surgeon. Dr. Decherd has been listed in both 2005 and 2006 Scene in SA Monthly’s issue on San Antonio’s Top Doctors. He was recently filmed on KENS-5 on 11/21/06 in an interview with reporter Wendy Rigby to discuss the pros and cons of silicone implants. He was than interviewed by Paula Hunt from the San Antonio Express News on 12/06/06 to discuss his views on the safety of breast implants. On 12/08/06 Dr. Decherd took part in a live interview with host Jack Riccardi on the popular San Antonio radio station KTSA to discuss liposuction and when it is a good choice. In February of 2007, Dr. Decherd was interviewed for an article on Juvederm that was featured on cosmeticsurgery.com. This summer, Dr. Decherd was interviewed by Miranda Koerner with Prime Time and The Medical Patriot in the article “The risk of plastic surgery for teenagers,” published June 28. Dr. Decherd offered his viewpoint that “Part of being a good surgeon is knowing when not to operate.” Most recently, Dr. Decherd was interviewed by Kelly Goff for the article “Carving a New You” in the July/August edition of San Antonio Woman regarding rapid recovery after breast augmentation. Seen as a source for up to date answers surrounding controversial issues in plastic surgery by the media at large, he is also highly respected by his peers because of his reputation as a man of integrity, credentials and expertise in plastic surgery.
Come Visit Dr. Decherd’s Team at The San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute
“I get a lot of compliments on my staff." –Dr. Decherd
Our friendly team of medical professionals strives to deliver top medical care and provide you with a caring and supportive experience as you work through the medical process. Our staff prides itself on getting you the information that you need as quickly as possible. We adhere to a shared decision making process that allows our staff to take the time to truly listen to your needs and concerns. Appointments are seen in a prompt manner because we consider your time to be as valuable as ours. Our home office in San Antonio is conveniently located in the Stone Oak Medical Building adjacent to North Central Baptist hospital. Come and find out why so many south Texans choose Dr. Decherd.
Meet Dr. Decherd and schedule an appointment today
Dr. Michael E. Decherd resides in San Antonio, Texas with his wife and four daughters. When you schedule a consultation with Dr. Decherd he will take the time to truly listen to you and work with you to come to a decision that is based on your individual body type and personal preferences. At The San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute, we do not have a “cookie-cutter” approach to cosmetic surgery. Contact us for an appointment today!
Professional Experience
Private Practice, Plastic Surgery
San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute
540 Madison Oak, Suite 600
San Antonio, Texas 78258
210-495-4100 (phone)
210-495-4114 (fax)
www.drdecherd.com
- Resident in Plastic Surgery
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Resident in Otolaryngology
- University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston
- Intern in General Surgery
- University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston
- Research Assistant
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Molecular Genetics
- Senate Intern
- United States Senator Phil Gramm
- Research Technician
- University of Texas – Austin
- Microelectronic Research Center
- University of Texas – Austin
Education
- Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas- Alpha Omega Alpha
- GPA 4.0 Class Rank 1 of 213
- Harold B. and May E. Sanders Scholar
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
University of Texas – Austin- Cum laude
- National Merit Scholar
- College of Engineering Scholar
Recent Interviews
- KENS TV: Silicone Breast Implants
- KTSA radio: Liposuction
- San Antonio Express-News: Breast Augmentation
- San Antonio City Pages Magazine: Profile
- Scene in San Antonio Monthly: San Antonio's Top Doctors
- The Medical Patriot: Plastic Surgery and Teenagers
- Cosmeticsurgery.com: Juvederm
- San Antonio Medicine: A Day in the Life
Medical License & Certification
- Texas Medical License
- Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
- Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Bexar County Medical Society
- Alternate Delegate to TMA, 2005-6, 2006-7
- Legislative Affairs Committee 2005-6, 2006-7
- Membership Committee 2005-6
- American Medical Association
- Texas Medical Association
- Prior Committee for Professional Liability, Resident Representative
- Prior Delegate to House of Delegates, Galveston County
- Prior Secretary, Resident and Fellow Section
- Prior Alternate Delegate to House of Delegates from Resident and Fellow Section
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Candidate Group – American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Research and Publications
Decherd ME. Pharyngeal Reconstruction. In Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Janis JE (ed.). Quality Medical, St Louis, 2007.
Decherd ME, Janis JE. Principles of Head and Neck Cancer: Staging and Management. In Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Janis JE (ed.). Quality Medical, St Louis, 2007.
Parker TH, Decherd ME. Breast Augmentation. In Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Janis JE (ed.). Quality Medical, St Louis, 2007.
Decherd ME, Calhoun KH. Scar revision and camouflage. In Dr. Quinn's Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at www.utmb.edu/oto. Apr 2002.
Decherd ME, Calhoun KH. Chemical peeling. In Dr. Quinn's Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at www.utmb.edu/oto. Nov 2000.
Decherd ME, Newlands SN. Maxillary and periorbital fractures. In Dr. Quinn's Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at www.utmb.edu/oto. Jan 2000.
Decherd ME, Calhoun KH. Rhytidectomy. In Dr. Quinn's Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at www.utmb.edu/oto. Oct 1999.
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