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About Dr. Duffy
A Pioneer in Reconstructive Surgery, A Leader in Natural Aesthetic Procedures
Dr. Duffy is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been in private practice in Dallas, Texas for nearly 30 years. His expertise lies in microsurgical breast reconstruction following mastectomy, and he was the first surgeon to perform the DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) flap procedure in North Texas.
He is especially passionate about helping women who have experienced failed or unsatisfactory breast reconstructions, offering them renewed confidence and comfort through advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Duffy also performs a high volume of primary breast reconstructions immediately following mastectomy.
Beyond breast reconstruction, Dr. Duffy’s reconstructive practice includes complex procedures across all ages, including pioneering work in closing myelomeningocele (spina bifida) defects in newborns, which he has published in medical literature.
Dr. Duffy’s compassion and empathy are deeply personal. As someone who faced his own health challenges with ulcerative colitis as a teenager, he brings a unique understanding to every patient’s journey.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of numerous local and national medical societies, continuously advancing his knowledge and contributing to the surgical community.
An Outstanding Record in Safety and Surgical Expertise
Our goal is to provide the best plastic surgical patient care possible, for each patient and at all times.
Aesthetic Expertise
Dr. Duffy offers aesthetic surgery procedures focused on breast and body contouring and aesthetic restoration of the face, neck and eyes. His approach combines surgical precision with natural aesthetics—helping patients look and feel their best.
Reconstruction Expertise
During his early career, perforator flap surgery was an emerging technique. Dr. Duffy sought additional international training with leaders in New Orleans, Belgium, Munich, Glasgow, Barcelona, and Turkey—building the foundation for what has become the cornerstone of his reconstructive and aesthetic practice.
Today, his use of perforator flap surgery allows for better outcomes, fewer complications, and faster recovery for patients.
Education & Surgical Training
Undergraduate: Boston College
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (New Jersey)
General Surgery Residency: Deaconess–Harvard Surgical Service, Boston
Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship: Boston Children’s Hospital (Flap physiology & tendon healing)
Plastic Surgery Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital
Microsurgical Fellowship: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston
Kind Words from a Satisfied Patient
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you’ve done. I would 110% recommend your team to anyone I know!”
“Thank you all for helping me through the scariest, most difficult, and uncertain experience of my life. My whole world had been very quickly and unexpectedly turned upside down when I came into your office, and as a single Mom and new grandmother being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, I remember being terrified of the unknown and what the future held, but your amazing team made it all so much lighter and I know I was blessed to be put in your care.
Dr. Duffy and Ashley, in my first visit you both greeted me with such sincere concern and compassion for what I was going through and about to endure, but also addressed my situation with confidence in their experience, expertise, and performance as a team.
Dr. Duffy, you were very straight forward in what you assessed would be best for me and also took time to listen and ask questions about me personally which was was a huge comfort and so important to me. You are consistently warm and caring in your bedside manner and also energetic and have upbeat attitude which overflows to those around you. I have always left your office with a smile on my face and feeling better than when I came in.
Ashley, you are the absolute sweetest and such a hard worker. I’ve never had an issue reaching you with a question or concern. You respond quickly to emails and voice messages, you are extremely efficient, and just great at what you do.
God bless you all
— Kelly
Dr. Duffy’s Practice Philosophy
Patient-Centered, Compassionately Delivered Personalized Care
At Dr. Duffy’s practice, the goal is simple: to provide the best possible plastic surgical care for every patient, every time. From education and informed consent to surgery and long-term recovery, this philosophy guides every step of the process.
Patients and their families are fully informed about their surgical options, expected outcomes, and recovery process. During pre-operative appointments, patients receive all necessary instructions, prescriptions, and information to prepare for surgery and healing—ensuring confidence and clarity at every stage.
Following surgery, Dr. Duffy and his team remain accessible to address questions, concerns, or complications quickly and compassionately.
Many patients require multiple procedures to achieve their desired results, and the practice strives to make that journey as smooth and efficient as possible.
We treat our patients the way we would want to be treated ourselves.
That means being on time, being available, and being understanding—especially for those managing the added challenges of cancer or chronic illness.
Extending Care Beyond Borders, Beyond the Practice
Commitment to Global Surgery & Humanitarian Work
During a trip to Haiti in college, Dr. Duffy witnessed firsthand the critical need for accessible healthcare. Since then, he has deeply committed to addressing global disparities in surgical care and dedicated much of his volunteer medical work to Haiti and Honduras, focusing primarily on surgical education and training.
From the 80s through 2019, Dr. Duffy traveled to Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais (HUM) in Haiti two to three times a year, teaching general surgeons, orthopedists, and residents advanced techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Duffy, alongside a team of colleagues, helped to develop the first plastic surgery training program in Haiti, helping to build sustainable healthcare capacity in a nation of over ten million people.
Although Dr. Duffy is no longer able to carry on his work in Haiti, he is proud to be part of bringing surgical knowledge and training where it was needed most.
Investing in the Future of Healthcare
Alongside his wife, Dr. Wendy Whittington, Dr. Duffy founded Strathmere Partners and began angel investing in the biomedical sciences. Understanding the needs of clinicians and patients as well as seeing the shortcomings of our healthcare system, he and Dr. Whittington practice the adage “invest in what you know.” They made early investments in three surgical device companies in the plastic surgery space, two of which have had successful exits.
Real People.
Real Care.
Real Results.
Dr. Duffy gave me freedom to move without pain!
I spent 2 1/2 years in chronic pain due to double mastectomy reconstruction using implants. Dr. Duffy performed the DIEP flap procedure and my pain is gone! I truly feel like a brand-new woman!
Thank you, Dr. Duffy – for giving me my life back!
— Angie P.