Brendan Henderson, MD

Dr. Henderson established Modern Internal Medicine to apply his experiences as a physician, mentor, athlete, and patient toward delivering a truly unique, comprehensive, and personalized wellness experience for patients.

Dr. Henderson graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine where he achieved an academic scholarship and honored multiple clerkships including Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. He achieved placement at Yale for residency where he worked closely with Yale faculty associated with the VA Medical Center's weight loss program MOVE. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and board certification in 2009.

Following residency, Dr. Henderson continued his work in the field of weight loss. He volunteered for the position of Physician Champion for the MOVE program at the VA Medical Center and helped many patients achieve weight loss and diabetes remission using strategies gleaned from his studies.

He volunteered for the position of Director of Education for Primary care and co-authored a grant for rural health education. As an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, he took a great interest in guiding future physicians and helping them develop both the medical and personal skills needed to care for others.

Besides his academic endeavors, Dr. Henderson competed enthusiastically as a high school and college athlete earning several honors including Academic All American, Conference Performer of the Week, and setting an individual school record.

Having suffered a sports related ACL tear, a broken foot and other ensuing injuries, Dr. Henderson successfully completed multiple physical therapy regimens and has a unique perspective on maintaining wellness during times of injury. He can develop personalized exercise and wellness plans to help those otherwise limited by chronic orthopedic conditions maintain function and reduce pain.