Peter Henderson, M.D. is a reconstructive surgeon and microsurgeon based in New York City who focuses on breast reconstruction and lymphedema treatment.  He is Chief Executive Officer and Director of Surgical Services for Henderson Breast Reconstruction.  In addition, he is an Associate Professor of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) and Director of Research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. 

Dr. Henderson received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Harvard University, a medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  

He completed his residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.  He then completed a fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.  In addition, he was Chief of Research in the Laboratory of Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery during his residency in general surgery.    

Through a variety of surgical approaches and techniques, he is committed to helping patients restore, maintain or improve their function and appearance. Dr. Henderson's clinical care is supported by his research and scholarly activities in the field of microsurgery and breast reconstruction.    

Dr. Henderson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of many professional societies. He is a recipient of the Dicran Goulian Award for Academic Excellence in Plastic Surgery and the Bush Award for Excellence in Vascular Biology. He has authored or co-authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters, as well as over 120 research abstracts, and has guest lectured nationally and internationally.

• Director of Surgical Services at Henderson Breast Reconstruction 
• Director of Research at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 
• Chief of Research, Laboratory of Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 
• M.D. from Weill Cornell Medical College 
• Bachelor of Fine Arts from Harvard University 
• Bush Award for Excellence in Vascular Biology