Dallas W. Homas, MD

Dr. Homas’ Philosophy

Dr. Homas believes that providing care to a patient is a privilege and an honor.  After all, the patient is trusting him with some aspect of their body and trusting him to do a great job. He treats every patient with compassion and respect, willingly spends time listening to their concerns, and then offers suggestions on how they might achieve their goals. Everything he does in surgery is as if he is operating on someone he loves. He takes his time and performs to the very best of his abilities. Many of his patients share that he makes them feel like a member of his family. 
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Even after practicing medicine for decades, he still shares in his patients’ excitement when they see their transformation for the first time.  During a consultation, he believes that it is his job to educate his patient, not try to sell them something. Faith, Compassion, Integrity, Service, and Honor are his governing values.

Meet Dr. Homas

Dallas W. Homas, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. As a leading plastic surgeon known for his high level of expertise, remarkable attention to detail, and affable bedside manners, Dr. Homas provides personalized attention and expert surgical care for each of his patients. 

Dr. Homas graduated from the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, earning his undergraduate degree before moving on to study medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree. His career continued with 8 additional years of postgraduate surgical training in General Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Hand Surgery, completed in Colorado and Washington, D.C..  He went on to pass all of the written and oral certifying examinations to become board-certified in all three surgical specialties.  During his 34-year career in the U.S Army, he served as a staff surgeon, Chief of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery at a major medical center, and in a variety of leadership and surgical roles at locations around the world. As the senior Army plastic surgeon, Dr. Homas served as the consultant to the Surgeon General for Plastic Surgery.  He also commanded large medical installations in Germany, the United States, and South Korea. 

During the Global War on Terrorism, Dr. Homas deployed to Afghanistan with the 25th Infantry Division as the Theater Surgeon and senior medical advisor during Operation Enduring Freedom.  He also deployed with America’s 1st Corps as the Theater Surgeon and senior medical advisor during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  

In addition to his deployments and other assignments, Dr. Homas found time to support underserved communities in China, Palestine, and Honduras, taking part in Operation Smile missions to help correct cleft lips and palates. He has said that his favorite surgery was being able to bring a smile to a child’s face by repairing their cleft lip.  He also led a 17-man team into Cambodia to provide surgical care to landmine victims. 

Following retirement from uniformed service in 2017 as a Colonel, Dr. Homas founded New Image Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, Texas, where he uses his decades of surgical experience, passion for excellence, and his compassionate and friendly bedside manner to help each patient achieve their physical and emotional goals. 

To schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Homas, please fill out the contact form or call (210) 640-6310.

Early Life and Foundation

Dr. Homas was raised with a foundation of discipline, leadership, and hard work.  He was a scholar-athlete, earning six varsity letters in wrestling and football, and graduating as his high school valedictorian. Competitive sports, influential coaches, and demanding academics all helped to establish the groundwork for taking on future challenges. 

United States Military Academy

At West Point, Dr. Homas earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, graduating in 1983. Still an athlete, he earned varsity letters in wrestling and pistol (it’s good to have a steady hand!). He consistently ranked among the top 5% of his class each year, earning him recognition as a “Star Man.” He was the top-ranking student of his class entering his senior year and was selected Commander of Cadet Basic Training, also known as “Beast Barracks.” That same year, he commanded the 1st Regiment of the U.S. Corps of Cadets, further developing the strengths and leadership of his early life. 

Medical Training and Advanced Degrees

Dr. Homas was selected as one of the 2% of his West Point graduating class selected to go to medical school. He attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland. During his first year, he served as class president. After medical school, he completed an intense five-year General Surgery residency training program, followed by a two-year Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency training program, both in Aurora, Colorado. He then completed a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C..  Dr. Homas went on to become board-certified in General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Surgery of the Hand. He additionally holds a Master’s degree in Military Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College and is a Command and General Staff College graduate.

Humanitarian Missions

Dr. Homas has brought smiles to dozens of underserved children by participating in cleft lip and palate missions sponsored by Operation Smile in Nanjing, China (two missions) and Nablus, Palestine.  He also did a cleft lip & palate and burn surgery mission to The Mosquito Coast in Honduras.  Additionally, Dr. Homas led a 17-member team into Pailin, Cambodia to perform life-saving surgery for landmine explosion victims and other surgeries as needed (more than 100 surgeries performed)..  

Transition to Private Practice

After retiring from the Army in 2017, Dr. Homas and Tanja Homas, his wife of more than 30 years, founded New Image Plastic Surgery.  He wanted to continue working on a highly performing team that changes people’s lives for the better. New Image Plastic Surgery was founded around a patient-first philosophy and is dedicated to providing safe, beautiful, and personalized service to each individual. Dr. Homas is well known amongst his patients for his personable bedside manner and exceptional surgical talent, helping his patients feel more comfortable and confident in their skin with highly personalized treatments. He takes time getting to know each patient, taking their concerns and personal preferences into account when determining how to serve them best. Dr. Homas’s attention to detail allows his patients to enjoy beautiful, natural results that are also long-lasting. 

In addition to leading New Image Plastic Surgery, Dr. Homas is a proud father of three adult sons, and his household always seems to have at least one dog. An active member of his community, he loves seeing the self-esteem and self-confidence of his patients grow.

Board Certification

Memberships

Education & Training

College

Undergraduate: United States Military Academy; West Point, New York; BS degree, Chemistry; graduated 1983

Master’s Degree: United States Army War College; Carlisle, Pennsylvania; MS degree. Masters of Strategic Studies; graduated 2008

Medical School

Professional: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Bethesda, Maryland; Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree: graduated 1987

Postdoctoral General Surgery Training

Internship: General Surgery; Fitzsimons Army Medical Center; Aurora, Colorado; July 1987 – June 1988

Residency Training

Residency: General Surgery; Fitzsimons Army Medical Center; Aurora, Colorado; July 1989 – June 1993
Residency: Plastic Surgery; Fitzsimons Army Medical Center; Aurora, Colorado; July 1993 – June 1995

Fellowship

Hand Surgery; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; Washington, D.C.; January 1996 – December 1996

Licensure:

Texas: MD #R1775; issued February 22, 2017; active

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