Dr. J. Stewart Humphrey
Dr. J. Stewart Humphrey is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is the gold standard for plastic surgery certification in the United States. Dr. Humphrey is also a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Only about one-quarter of all American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeons have been accepted into ASAPS membership. Dr. Humphrey offers the latest aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, such as breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, tummy tuck, liposuction, hand surgery, and more. He has been at our practice since 2009.
Physicians who have been trained in specialties other than plastic surgery are not eligible for membership in ASAPS. He Currently, Dr. Humphrey is affiliated and maintains active privileges at both St. Francis Medical Center and Southeast Missouri Hospital. Active hospital staff affiliation is an important outside verification of a surgeon’s competency.
Additionally, Dr. Humphrey has studied under nationally and internationally recognized leaders in plastic surgery. Dr. Humphrey also practiced in Florida and California prior to partnering with Dr. Deisher at Heartland Plastic & Hand Surgery.
Credentials
Board Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Education:
Medical: Tulane University School of Medicine (New Orleans, LA)
- Completed on a Presidential Scholarship
- Received Outstanding Surgery Student Award
Residencies:
General Surgery: Duke University Medical Center
Plastic Surgery: Duke University Medical Center
Hand Surgery: Kleinert Kutz Hand Institute (Louisville, KY)
Hospital Appointments:
Section Chair: Plastic Surgery Saint Francis Hospital
Breast Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team Member: Saint Francis Medical Center
and Southeast Missouri Hospital
Saint Francis Medical Center
Southeast Missouri Hospital
Memberships:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Local Achievements:
Brought latest techniques to Cape Girardeau area
Area’s 1st member of prestigious Aesthetics Society
