Michael E. Decherd, M.D.

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.

Professional Experience

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

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

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 http://www.utmb.edu/oto. Apr 2002.

Decherd ME, Calhoun KH. Chemical peeling. In Dr. Quinn's Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at http://www.utmb.edu/oto. Nov 2000.

Decherd ME, Newlands SN. Maxillary and periorbital fractures. In Dr. Quinn's Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at http://www.utmb.edu/oto. Jan 2000.

Decherd ME, Calhoun KH. Rhytidectomy. In Dr. Quinn's Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at http://www.utmb.edu/oto. Oct 1999.