Overview
Dr. Fernando A. Herrera Jr. obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas before moving east to attend medical school at Boston University in Massachusetts. After completing his medical school education in 2003, he then moved west to California where he completed general surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego. He then remained in California completing his orthopedic hand surgery fellowship, as well as completing a residency in plastic \& reconstructive surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. After completing his training in 2012, he accepted a position at Medical University of South Carolina where he is currently an associate professor in the division of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Herrera practices cosmetic, general plastic and reconstructive surgery, hand, and upper extremity surgery. He treats all conditions of the hand and wrist including arthritis,In addition, Dr. Herrera performs breast surgery and all cosmetic procedures from face lift to liposuction, as well as injectables of the face (Botox and fillers). He has authored several book chapters and published over 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has presented at numerous local, national, Dr. Herrera serves on several national society committees including the American Society for Surgery for the Hand, Adrian E Flatt Resident and Fellows conference committee, and American Society of Plastic Surgeons PSEN Editorial committee, hand section assistant editor. Dr Herrera is also a reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery, and HAND.
Dr. Herrera is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Enlargement In Males, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.
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Locations
5500 Front Street, Nexton Medical Park, Suite 320, Summerville, SC 29486
96 Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
5500 Front Street, Nexton Medical Park, Suite 320, Summerville, SC 29486
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Herrera has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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John Mcfadden is a Hand Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mcfadden is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture.
MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower
Krishna Patel is a Plastic Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.
Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Orthopaedics
Kimberly Carney is a Hand Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Carney is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Fernando A. Herrera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Fernando A. Herrera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Fernando A. Herrera by calling their office at 843-876-0111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Fernando A. Herrera a top-rated expert for Breast Enlargement In Males?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Fernando A. Herrera is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast Enlargement In Males, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Fernando A. Herrera specialize in?
While Dr. Fernando A. Herrera is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Enlargement In Males, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Dupuytren Contracture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Fernando A. Herrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernando A. Herrera accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-0111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Herrera isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Experienced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Herrera isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Congenital Generalized LipodystrophyDr. Herrera isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Herrera isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Herrera isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Familial Partial LipodystrophyDr. Herrera isExperienced. Learn about Familial Partial Lipodystrophy.
- Ganglion CystDr. Herrera isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.