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Photo of Peter Henderson, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. Peter Henderson, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.
3226 F Hampton Ave
Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: (912) 264-9724
Fax: (912) 264-4071
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General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  80
Minimum Age for Patients:  18
Maximum Age for Patients:  69
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Fobi Pouch GB, StomaphyX, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. If stones and symptoms are present

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Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  17 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  6 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  5 Years Experience
  Planned
Start
Date
 Surgeries Performed To Date  Avg. Currently Done
Per Week
Years Experience
With This Type
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
Total
Surgeries
Lap-to-Open
Conversion
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Open   310   1 5.5   2.5
Lap   196 2 1 4.5 1 hour(s) 45 minutes 2
LAP-BAND®
    245   8 4 0 hour(s) 45 minutes <1
Revisions
Open   9     3 2 hour(s) 0 minutes 2.5
Additional Experience:  Realize Band Gastric Sleeve Resection

Education and Training
Medical School:  Emory University – Atlanta, GA (graduated 1973)
Residency:  Naval Regional Medical Center Portsmouth Virginia – Portsmouth, VA (finished 1978)
Fellowship:  Naval Regional Medical Center San Diego California – San Diego, CA (finished 1983)

Specialized Training:
Name: Barry McKernon M.D.
Date: 1989
Training Covered: Laparoscopy
 
Name: Alan Wittgrove
Date: 4/02
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Henderson as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospital:
Southeast Georgia Health System - Brunswick, GA

Reference Check
Some preliminary effort was made to check information supplied by or about this surgeon, the results of which are relayed below, as-is, for information purposes only.
Composite State Board of Medical Examiners
(State of Georgia)
Accurate as of: 12/21/02 (verified - 12/25/02)
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Licensee Name:      Peter Louis Henderson	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     027386	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            3226 F. Hampton Avenue	
City, State, Zip:   Brunswick, GA  31520
Orig. License Date: 4/3/85 (issue date)		
Education:          Emory University –Atlanta, Georgia
Residency:          Naval Regional Medical Center – Portsmouth
                      Portsmouth, Virginia
Fellowship:         Naval Regional Medical Center – San Diego
                      San Diego, California
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Received specialized training in laparoscopic techniques by:
        
        Dr. Alan Wittgrove in 2002
        Dr. Barry McKernan in 1989

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ASBS Member
(Verified - 11/27/02)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Carolyn H., on 12/6/02)

SAGES Member
(Verified. Spoke with Jason Levine, on 12/11/02)


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