Dr. Dustin C. Derrick, M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
912 Foster Ln. Suite #300 Weatherford Texas, 76086About
Dustin C. Derrick, M.D. is a Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon practicing in Fort Worth, TX and he has a second office in Weatherford, TX. Dr. Derrick specializes in the the full breadth of plastic surgery. Improving aesthetics, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. He performs cosmetic surgery with the goal of obtaining safe, natural appearing results day in and day out. He has become one of the sought after plastic surgeons in the DFW metroplex as a result of his bedside manner, hard work ethic, and referrals from happy current/past patients. This is exemplified by the fact that he has been chosen by his peers as a Top Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon for 2021 by Fort Worth Magazine as well as 360 West Magazine.
Education and Training
UT San Antonio Med School MD 2010
University of Texas at Austin BA Biology; BS Kinesiology 2006
UT Southwestern/Parkland General Surgery Residency 2015
Summa Health System Plastic Surgery Fellowship 2018
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Preceptor University of North Texas HSC PA Program 2018 - Present
Awards
- 2021 Top Doctors (Plastic Surgeons) 2021 360 West Magazine
- Top Doctor in the Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery specialty for 2021 2021 Fort Worth Magazine
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Internships
- General Surgery (Categorical Resident)- University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital (2010-2011)
Fellowships
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery- Summa Health System (2015-2018)
Professional Society Memberships
- ASPS, ASAPS, ASMS
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work ethic instilled into me over the years by my father who is still a practicing general surgeon in Dallas, as well as the passion and drive my mother has enforced (She is an Ex-Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader)
Awards
- 2021 Top Doctors (Plastic Surgeons) | 360 West Magazine | 2021Top Doctor in the Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery specialty for 2021 | Fort Worth Magazine | 2021
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Destin, FloridaSt. Barth
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Golf, Hunting/Fishing, Snowboarding, Scuba diving, Kite Boarding
Favorite professional publications
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery JournalAesthetic Surgery Journal
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