Dr. Derek Rapp, MD, Richardson, TX

About Dr. Derek Rapp

Dr. Derek Rapp is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery. He specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery, as well as hand surgery. Dr. Rapp is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Dr. Rapp has also attained the Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Rapp has extensive training in: reconstructive surgery for benign and malignant skin lesions and soft tissue tumors; breast reduction and reconstruction; gynecomastia treatment; Mohs facial reconstruction; facial trauma reconstruction; and body contouring after massive weight loss. He also has had broad training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body. In addition, Dr. Rapp cares for a variety of clinical problems of the hand, including trauma, nerve compression, wrist injuries and fractures, and arthritis. Raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Dr. Rapp earned his bachelor’s degree in biology (with a minor in chemistry) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated with distinction from the honors program and played rugby for three years. In 2008, he earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. In 2015, Dr. Rapp completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Michigan State University/Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners. He then completed additional fellowship training in orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. While a resident, Dr. Rapp participated in multiple research projects and invented an antioxidant-based wound treatment which is currently being investigated as a new treatment for full thickness wounds. This project was funded by two grants that Dr. Rapp secured.

Popular visit reasons

Botox Treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Face Surgery Follow Up

Facelift

Hand Problems

Hand Surgery Consultation

Plastic Surgery Consultation

Rhinoplasty

Botox Treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Face Surgery Follow Up

Facelift

Office locations

Regional Plastic Surgery Center (1 of 2)

1407 Ridge Rd, Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75087

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Regional Plastic Surgery Center (2 of 2)

3201 E President George Bush Hwy, Ste 101, Richardson, TX 75082

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Education and background

Practice names

Regional Plastic Surgery Center

Board certifications

Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Plastic Surgery)
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Wake Forest University, Doctor of Medicine
University of North Carolina (Bachelor's)
Michigan State University, Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners, Residency in General Surgery
Michigan State University, Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners, Residency in Plastic Surgery
Harvard University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fellowship in Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Professional memberships

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Medical Association

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1376704346

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What practice does Dr. Derek Rapp work with?

Dr. Derek Rapp works with Regional Plastic Surgery Center.

Where is Dr. Derek Rapp's office located?

Dr. Derek Rapp has 2 office locations, including in Richardson and Rockwall, view full addresses on Dr. Rapp's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Rapp have?

Dr. Derek Rapp is certified by Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Plastic Surgery) and American Board of Plastic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Derek Rapp?

Dr. Derek Rapp frequently sees patients for Botox Treatment, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, and Plastic Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Derek Rapp on their profile.