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Peter Henderson, MD, Plastic Surgery, New York, NY

PeterWilliamHendersonMDMBA

Plastic Surgery New York, NY

Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Assistant Professor of Surgery

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  • Office

    10 Union Sq E
    Frnt 2L
    New York, NY 10003
    Phone+1 212-241-5873

Education & Training

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2016 - 2017
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2013 - 2016
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 2006 - 2013
  • New York University
    New York UniversityM.B.A., 2008 - 2010
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2006
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityBA, 1998 - 2002
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityB.A., Biology, with Honors, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Webster Award, NewYork-Presbyterian Resident Research Competition 2015
  • Dicran Goulian Prize for Academic Excellence in Plastic Surgery 2010, 2015
  • Harry L. Bush Award for Excellence in Vascular Biology 2006

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Technical tip: mark Scarpa’s fascia with a surgical marker to facilitate proper abdominal closure during autologous breast reconstruction  
    PW Henderson, BL Dent, JJ Disa, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 1/1/2017
  • Gluteus maximus advancement flap for reconstruction of posterior soft tissue deficiency in revision total hip arthroplasty  
    BF Ricciardi, PW Henderson, AS McLawhorn, ML Parks, GH Westrich, MP Bostrom, LB Gayle, Orthopedics, 1/1/2017
  • Axonal repair as a new paradigm for nerve coaptation  
    PW Henderson, Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Axonal repair as a new paradigm for nerve coaptation.
    PW Henderson, American Society for Peripheral Nerve Annual Meeting, 1/1/2017
  • LYMPHA significantly decreases the incidence of upper extremity lymphedema after axillary lymph node dissection.
    PW Henderson, A Gomberawalla, JA Ascherman, RT Grant, B Taback, M Chen, P Ananthakrishnan, S Feldman, CH Rohde, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting, 1/1/2017
  • Effect of MRI on breast tissue expanders and recommendations for safe use.
    A Marano, PW Henderson, MR Prince, CH Rohde, Plastic Surgery The Meeting, 1/1/2017
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Other

  • Breast reduction. 
    BA Preminger, PW Henderson, COACH (educational module series)
    Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
  • First Aid Q&A for USMLE Step 2 CK. 
    CH Rohde, PW Henderson, McGraw Hill Med
    New York, NY
  • Discussion of “Labia Minora Reduction Techniques.” 
    BA Preminger, PW Henderson, Plastic Surgery Education Network
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Authored Content

  • Plastic Surgeons’ Opinions and Practices Regarding Compatibility of MRI and Breast Tissue ExpandersMay 2018
  • Plastic Surgeons’ Opinions and Practices Regarding Compatibility of MRI and Breast Tissue ExpandersMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • NCCS Joins with Patient Advocates and Health Care Professionals to Call on CMS to Ensure Access to DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
    NCCS Joins with Patient Advocates and Health Care Professionals to Call on CMS to Ensure Access to DIEP Flap Breast ReconstructionApril 3rd, 2023
  • Is It Safe to Use Qwo, the New FDA-Approved Cellulite Treatment?
    Is It Safe to Use Qwo, the New FDA-Approved Cellulite Treatment?August 11th, 2021
  • Federal COVID Test Supplies Late, Unsterile, Washington State Says
    Federal COVID Test Supplies Late, Unsterile, Washington State SaysJuly 3rd, 2020
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Research History

  • Chief Research Fellow, Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery2008 - 2010

Professional Memberships

  • Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
    Member
  • American Society for Peripheral Nerve
    Member
  • American Society of Reconstructive Transplantation
    Member