Dr. Vernon J. Henderson, MD | Atlanta, GA | Surgery

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Dr. Vernon Henderson is a surgeon specializing in trauma surgery and thoracic surgery with 46 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, establishing a strong foundation for his surgical career. Dr. Henderson speaks English and has dedicated nearly five decades to helping patients through complex surgical procedures.

Dr. Henderson practices at multiple Wellstar facilities throughout Atlanta, Georgia, including Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center and Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center South. His extensive experience spans both trauma and thoracic surgical procedures, allowing him to care for patients with urgent surgical needs and complex chest conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.9

14 Ratings
46 years of experience
speaks English
Stanford University School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
3 specialties
5 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
5 office locations
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You know I have had a baby that was born 4/months too early and at that point I thought all hope was gone as far as the baby having a life. I went to the PRAYER CHAPEL to ask God to spare the life of my new born that was born 4/months too early and God came through doctors and saved my baby. DOCTORS ARE AS GOD IN MORTAL FORM. Dr. Vernon Henderson is for real a God sent in mortal form. You know doctors like Dr. Vernon Henderson are Rare and Hard to find. OH BUT GOD ALLOWED OUR PATH TO CROSS TO BEHOLD THE SPIRIT OF GOD IN AN AMAZING DOCTOR, "DR. VERNON HENDERSON". Amen

February 22nd, 2019

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Henderson has a very rude and nasty way of talk to people...I had surgery and i think he did a very bad job...I would not recommend him to work on a dog they need to take him out of the house photos he's too old and you act like it you don't know how to talk to people you don't know how to talk to patients and he was so rude and disrespectful I would not be going back to see him not

January 29th, 2019

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Dr. Henderson have performed two surgeries on me, and each time I've had great experiences. Other doctors have performed the same surgery on me, and I have experienced complications due to the severity of the operation, not to mention being botched and packed. He made an intricate surgery very simple with no complications. Also, He has a very warm and personable bedside manner.

August 8th, 2016

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An amazing surgeon, saved my life with the gift he has from God, and his staff are wonderfull .I hope he is well and l can't thank him and so many others so much . God bless them all.

July 12th, 2016

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Don't go to Dr Vernon Joe Henderson about your health he Is Not honest he will schedule you to come in and have you waiting hours and u still won't get the help u was scheduled to come in for. He is rude and doesn't apologize for his actions. By the way his office is being operated by his two daughters and wife. Dr Vernon Joe Henderson is the worst doctor I have ever met so be verrrry careful when choosing him for his family tends to cover his lies up.

May 21st, 2014

Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center Wound Care

285 Boulevard NE Ste L3Atlanta, GA 30312

Tel: (404) 265-4325

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center South

1170 Cleveland AveAtlanta, GA 30344

Vernon Joe Henderson Md

2134 Spencers WayStone Mountain, GA 30087

Atlanta Surgery & Trauma

285 Boulevard NE Ste 535Atlanta, GA 30312

Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center

303 Parkway Dr NEAtlanta, GA 30312


Dr. Vernon Joe Henderson, MD	Dr. Todd Greer, MD	Dr. Conrad Manayan, DO	Dr. Hiral Tank, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.9 (14 Ratings)	3.8 (10 Ratings)	4.4 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Atlanta , GA	Duluth , GA	Kennesaw , GA	Alpharetta , GA
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine	Med School: Morehouse School of Medicine	Med School: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine
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Abdominal Injuries
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Pulmonary Embolism
Thoracic Surgery
Trauma Surgery

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Medical School

Stanford University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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