Dr. Brendan HendersonMD
Internal Medicine
at Mid-Maryland Internal Medicine — Frederick, MD
About
Brendan Henderson, MD, earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, graduating with an academic scholarship and honors in internal medicine and psychiatry. He completed his internal medicine residency at Yale, where he worked alongside the VA Medical Center's MOVE weight loss program. He earned his internal medicine board certification in 2009.
Dr. Henderson served as an assistant professor of medicine at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. He acted as Physician Champion of the MOVE program, helping patients reach weight loss goals and achieve diabetes remission. He also volunteered as Director of Education for Primary Care at the VA and co-authored a grant supporting rural health education. His clinical focus centers on exercise, diet, and optimizing health habits to help patients reach their physical, emotional, and cognitive potential. A competitive athlete through high school and college in Maryland, Dr. Henderson still runs, cycles, and plays sports and music with his children. He and his wife have deep roots in the Frederick community.
Education & Training
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (MD)
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Yale
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine; Director of Education for Primary Care, VA Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Henderson right for?
Dr. Henderson is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive approach to health through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle optimization. Patients managing weight, metabolic health, or diabetes benefit from his clinical focus and his experience leading structured weight loss programs. He also works well with patients who want a physician deeply embedded in the Frederick community. His preventive medicine background suits adults aiming to improve their physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Henderson treats a wide range of adult internal medicine conditions, with a particular focus on metabolic health, weight management, and diabetes. He helps patients optimize their health through exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes. He also manages preventive care, chronic disease, and coordinates specialist referrals when needed.
Yes, Dr. Henderson holds board certification in internal medicine, which he earned in 2009. He trained at Yale for his residency and graduated with honors from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.
Dr. Henderson earned his MD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, graduating with honors in internal medicine and psychiatry. He completed his internal medicine residency at Yale, where he worked alongside the VA Medical Center's MOVE weight loss program.
Dr. Henderson centers his practice on exercise, diet, and optimizing health habits. He helps patients reach their physical, emotional, and cognitive potential through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. His experience leading the MOVE weight loss program shaped his focus on sustainable, measurable health outcomes.
Yes, Dr. Henderson served as an assistant professor of medicine at West Virginia University School of Medicine. He also volunteered as Director of Education for Primary Care at the VA and co-authored a grant supporting rural health education.
Dr. Henderson served as Physician Champion of the MOVE weight loss program during his residency at Yale. He guided patients toward meaningful weight loss goals and helped some achieve diabetes remission. That experience directly informs his clinical focus on metabolic health and lifestyle optimization.
Mid-Maryland Internal Medicine operates on an annual membership model with a limited panel. Prospective patients should call the office directly to ask about current availability with Dr. Henderson.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026