Any Additional Schools
* AMA Physician Recognition Award given for a superior level of continuing medical education 1981, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 (Available every 3 years)., * Washington University, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, 1976-1978, Plastic Surgery Residency., * University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1972-1976, General Surgery Residency., * US Navy, Field Surgical Officer, Viet Nam and Jacksonville, FL 1970-72, * Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX, 1969-70, Straight Surgical Internship, * ACCOMPLISHMENTS, – First nose reattachment done anywhere in the world, – First freejoint transfer done anywhere in the world, – Developed or helped refine a number of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Liposuction, Breast reconstruction, Short scar carpal tunnel release and Free tissue transfer., * Elected by peers to lead local and national Plastic Surgical and other medical Organizations., – President, American Association for Hand Surgery, 2001-2002, – President, Oklahoma Society of Plastic Surgeons, 1982-1986, – Board of Governors, American College of Surgeons, 1998-2004, – Board of Directors, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, 2000-2003, * Local Positions Held, – Chief of Staff, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, – Chief of Surgery, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, * Teaching, – University of Oklahoma in the section of Plastic Surgery for 14 Years 1978-1992, – Full Professor, – Taught all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery., – Mentoring, presently through organizations in which he participates., – Stays current to provide quality advice and treatment., * Publications and Presentations. Multiple publications and presentations nationally and internationally., – Multiple Articles in peer-reviewed literature., – Presented Courses on care, technique and procedures worldwide, – Editorial review board of national journal, – Subjects cover both Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, – Multiple Committes including Chairman of many, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, – Board of Directors, Multiple Committes including Chairman of many, Aesthetic Society Research and Education Foundation, Fellow American College of Surgeons, – Board of Governors, American Association for Hand Surgery, – President, Multiple Offices and Committee chairs, American Society for Surgery for the Hand (Previous), – Multiple Committee Memberships, American Medical Association, – Presented the Medal of Valor, North Carolina Medical Society, North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons, Community, – Present:, * Rotary International, * Team Captain, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, – In Oklahoma, * Susan G. Komen Foundation, Advisory Board, 1955-1999, * American Cancer Society, Oklahoma City Chapter, Chairman of the Board, 1995-1997, * Fine Arts Institute, Board of Directors, 1991-1993, * Edmond Educational Endowment
