Leading Plastic Surgeon, Cedric L. Hunter, MD with University Plastic Surgeons

Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Cedric L. Hunter, who serves patients in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Dr. Cedric Hunter is an Assistant Professor and Microsurgery Fellowship Program Director in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and a member of the University Plastic Surgeons group. Dr. Hunter specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, including microsurgery, breast reconstruction, body contouring, breast augmentation, facial rejuvenation, and complex wound reconstruction.

Additionally, Dr. Hunter has expertise in microsurgical treatment of lymphedema, a chronic swelling of the limbs that occurs in patients who have lymph nodes removed or radiated during cancer treatment.

Dr. Hunter has dedicated his life to learning about his craft and has trained at some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States.  Dr. Hunter is originally from North Carolina, where he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with highest honors. He then obtained his Medical Degree at Duke University School of Medicine, graduating with the distinguished honor as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

For graduate medical training, Dr. Hunter completed a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at Stanford University Hospital. For additional training in microsurgery and complex reconstruction, he completed a fellowship in microsurgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center. There he learned advanced techniques for surgical management of lymphedema and breast reconstruction.

Dr. Hunter is determined to enhance his patients’ quality of life and self-image by providing high quality, individualized care to ensure the most optimal results.  

In conjunction with his clinical interests, Dr. Hunter has authored multiple manuscripts and book chapters on topics including breast surgery, body contouring, lymphedema, and microsurgery. He has also presented at multiple local and national meetings. Dr. Hunter’s interest in international care is a result of joining international mission trips with the goal of providing surgical care to the underserved and educating local physicians in reconstructive surgery techniques.

Learn More about Dr. Cedric L Hunter: 

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1702107-Cedric-Hunter-Plastic-Surgeon or through University Plastic Surgeons, https://www.utuniversityplasticsurgeons.com/about/our-doctors/cedric-hunter/ 

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