Dr. Derek Lou, MD is a plastic surgery specialist in Houston, TX and has been practicing for 11 years. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas in 1999 and specializes in plastic surgery, plastic surgery of the hand, and more.Read his story
Derek Lou
1201 N Dairy Ashford Rd Ste 117
Houston, TX 77079
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Wound Repair
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more than 52% of peers
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
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more than 41% of peers
Excision of Skin Lesion
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more than 28% of peers
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Dr. Lou's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Lou "Dr. Derek Lou is a plastic surgeon with extensive training in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He established a practice at the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital in 2007 where he treats patients with a wide array of issues – from breast reconstruction and augmentation to body contouring and hand surgery. Dr. Lou was raised in Arlington, Texas and attended Trinity Valley School in Ft. Worth. He earned a degree in biology from Harvard University in 1995 and graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1999. He continued his medical training at Indiana University with a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in plastic surgery, which he completed in 2007. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery"
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Lou "As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas, it is my singular goal to bring the benefits of plastic surgery to those who need it, and contrary to what you may have seen or heard, it can be for almost everyone.
At first glance, plastic surgery may seem complicated, confusing, and mysterious. As a conscientious surgeon, my role is to help you understand whatever it is that you may need or want and whatever solutions that the art of plastic surgery may provide from breast augmentation, breast reconstructive surgery, to liposuction —in a way that makes sense and in a language that you understand.
There are many plastic surgeons to choose from, and before settling on one, I believe it is critical that you should feel comfortable with both their skills and the way they treat you. I'm confident that after a visit to my office, you will not need to travel any further.It is the ability to help people feel better about themselves that drew me to a career in plastic surgery. "
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9 Specialties
- Plastic Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Plastic Surgery of the Hand
- Plastic Surgery-Head & Neck
1 Board Certifications
- Plastic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Plastic Surgery*
24 Conditions Treated
- Adult Acne
- Age Spots
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Benign Tumor
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Cancer
- Cosmetic Conditions
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fracture
- Gigantomastia
- Gynecomastia
- Hidradenitis
- Localized Fat Deposits
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Skin Aging
- Skin Cancer
- Spider Veins
- Stretch Marks
- Sun-Damaged Skin
- Surgical Weight Loss
- Trigger Finger
- Wrinkles
29 Procedures
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Procedure
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Collagen Injection
- Cosmetic Facial Surgery
- Cosmetic Procedure
- Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Facelift
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Fat Grafting to the Body
- Fat Reduction Procedure
- Hair Removal
- Head and Neck Reconstruction Surgery
- Laser Office Procedure
- Microdermabrasion
- Mommy Makeover
- Neck Lift
- Skin and Tissue Reduction
- Skin Excision for Hidradenitis
- Skin Grafts
- Trigger Finger Release
- Wound Repair
- Wrinkle Removal
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Harvard UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1995
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At DallasMedical School | Graduated 1999
- Indiana University HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 2005
- Indiana University HospitalFellowship Hospital | Completed 2007
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Lou has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Lou accepts 8 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access
- Humana
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
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