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Dr. Carlton Perry, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas

Dr. Carlton Perry, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Houston, Texas
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1992920474· License: H8320 (TX) verify
3.48(9 ratings)

In Dr. Carlton Perry's own words

How Dr. Carlton Perry describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. Carlton Perry challenges the common framing of occipital neuralgia treatment options.
  • Dr. Carlton Perry, MD's practice provides pain relief through procedures that do not require implanted hardware.

Specialization

  • I'm Dr. Carlton Perry, and I specialize in occipital nerve decompression for chronic daily headache

Technique

  • Dr. Carlton Perry, MD's practice utilizes occipital nerve decompression to address the root cause of pain by releasing compressed nerves without any implanted device.
  • Dr. Carlton Perry's practice performs occipital nerve decompression surgery by surgically releasing trapped nerves, which allows blood flow to return to the nerves, providing patients with significant and lasting pain relief.
  • Dr. Carlton Perry performs decompression surgery that addresses the structural cause of occipital neuralgia by releasing compressed nerves and restoring blood flow.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Carlton Perry is a board-certified peripheral nerve surgeon.

Consultation

  • Dr. Carlton Perry's practice offers a free pain survey at chronicdailyheadache.com to help individuals determine if they are candidates for nerve decompression surgery.

Results

  • Dr. Carlton Perry offers occipital nerve decompression surgery as a treatment option that changes everything for patients.

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About

Dr. Carlton Perry is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a board-certified peripheral nerve surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas. He specializes in treating chronic daily headaches, including New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) and ice pick headaches. Dr. Perry believes that when headaches persist despite medication, the problem is often structural: compressed peripheral nerves in the head and neck. Unlike medications that mask symptoms or nerve stimulators that electrically override pain signals, Dr. Perry focuses on occipital nerve decompression surgery. This outpatient procedure physically releases trapped nerves, restoring blood flow and aiming for significant, lasting pain relief without implanted devices or continuous medication. He notes that many doctors may not be aware of this specialized surgical option. Patients can take a free pain survey at ChronicDailyHeadache.com to determine if they might be candidates for this potentially life-changing therapy.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Carlton Perry, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Rhinoplasty

$5,600

1 patient report · 2013

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Carlton Perry

Sourced directly from Dr. Carlton Perry's social posts and replies.

What is New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)?
New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) is a type of headache that starts suddenly, often after an illness or injury, and becomes a constant daily presence. It is notoriously resistant to standard treatments like migraine medications and Botox. Dr. Perry believes many NDPH cases have an underlying nerve compression component that is treatable.
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How does Occipital Nerve Decompression Surgery work for chronic headaches, and how does it compare to other treatments like medications or nerve stimulators?
Occipital nerve decompression surgery works by surgically releasing physical pressure on compressed peripheral nerves in the head and neck, which restores blood flow to the nerves and permanently addresses the root cause of pain. This outpatient procedure is performed without any implanted devices or hardware. Unlike medications, which may only mask symptoms, or nerve stimulators, which electrically override pain signals but leave the underlying compression in place and can fail, nerve decompression aims to provide significant, lasting, and often permanent pain relief by fixing the structural problem. It is considered a potentially life-changing therapy, especially when devices and medications have failed.
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How can I determine if I am a candidate for nerve decompression surgery for chronic headaches?
Dr. Perry offers a free pain survey at ChronicDailyHeadache.com/bridge (or ChronicDailyHeadache.com) to help individuals determine if they might be a candidate for nerve decompression surgery.
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What are ice pick headaches and what do they indicate?
Ice pick headaches are characterized by a sudden, stabbing pain that lasts only seconds. These episodes can be a sign that occipital nerves are irritated or compressed. Dr. Perry believes that when these episodes keep happening, the underlying problem is structural, not chemical.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Carlton Perry Review Summary

3.8
Dr. Perry's online ratings are a bit mixed. While he boasts a perfect 5/5 on Google reviews, ratings on Sharecare and Healthline are lower at 3.2/5. This suggests potential discrepancies between online platforms and the in-person patient experience.

Ratings from Other Platforms

sharecare.com

3.2 out of 5

Based on 11 reviews

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care.healthline.com

3.2 out of 5

Based on 11 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 4 reviews

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Dr. Carlton Perry, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas

River Oaks Plastic Surgery

2707 Ferndale St, Houston, Texas

(713) 522-8228

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Industry Payments

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No industry payments reported. We checked Dr. Carlton Perry against the CMS Open Payments database and found no payments from drug or device makers on record for 2025, the most recent year CMS has published.

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Insurance Information

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Phone: (713) 522-8228

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Location & Contact Information

River Oaks Plastic Surgery

2707 Ferndale St

Houston, Texas 77098

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Office Information

Phone: (713) 522-8228

Where does Dr. Carlton Perry practice?

Doctor's Office

River Oaks Plastic Surgery (Primary)

2707 Ferndale St, Houston, Texas 77098

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Hospital Affiliations

St. Joseph Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Texas Medical Branch

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Double Board Certified Surgeon
Certification By The American Board Of Plastic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Carlton Perry online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. Contacting the office at (713) 522-8228 is recommended for scheduling.
Does Dr. Carlton Perry offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't mention telehealth services. It's best to contact the office directly to inquire about this option.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Carlton Perry?
At least one patient from Houston, TX expressed dissatisfaction with their experience, indicated by the review title "NOT Happy."
What areas of care does Dr. Carlton Perry cater to?
Dr. Perry's primary area of care is plastic surgery, encompassing both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He also appears to offer treatment for chronic headaches. Dr. Perry's primary focus is on treating chronic daily headaches, including New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) and ice pick headaches, by addressing their structural causes. He believes that when headaches persist despite medication, the problem is often compressed peripheral nerves in the head and neck, which can be resolved through occipital nerve decompression surgery. He notes that many doctors may not be aware of or trained in this specialized procedure.