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.
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.
- Institution:
University of Texas
- Major:
Electrical Engineering
- Type of Degree:
Bachelor of Science
- Institution:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Major:
Doctor of Medicine
- Type of Degree:
Medical
- Residencies:
Resident in Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Resident in Otolaryngology at the University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston
- Certifications:
Texas Medical License, Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery & Plastic
- Associations:
Bexar County Medical Society, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Candidate Group – American College of Surgeons
- Interships:
General Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston
