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William Carter (Emeritus)
Dr. William Carter founded Edina Plastic Surgery in July 1977. He is involved in medical staff activities and committees at many hospitals. His volunteer interests include the Salvation Army, Rotary and Interplast, Inc.--an organization of physicians who provide free reconstructive surgery to repair the birth deformities, burns and crippling injuries of children and adults in developing nations.
Dr. Carter is a past president of the Minnesota Academy of Plastic Surgeons and a past chief-of-staff at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. A national expert on plastic surgery, he has appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" and "Sally Jesse Raphael" as well as local television and radio news shows. Dr. Carter was also elected one of the "Top Doctors" by Mpls. St. Paul magazine. Most recently, Dr. Carter received the "Physician's Recognition Award" from the American Medical Association.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Carter enjoys skiing, jazz piano and searching out his Scottish heritage. He and his wife have two adult children and a granddaughter.
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Education
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Carnegie Tech, B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1961 |
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University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Biology, 1967 |
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University of Pittsburgh, M.D., 1971 |
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University of Wisconsin Hospital, surgical internship, 1971-72 |
Residency
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University of Wisconsin Hospital, general surgery, 1972-75 |
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University of Wisconsin Hospital, plastic surgery, 1975-77 |
Board Certification
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American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1979 |
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Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1999 |
Academic Appointment
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Clinical Professor, University of Minnesota |
Member
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American Cleft Palate Association |
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American College of Surgeons |
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American Medical Association |
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American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery |
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons |
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Hennepin County Medical Society |
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International College of Surgeons |
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Lipoplasty Society, Inc. |
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Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons |
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Minnesota Medical Association |
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Minnesota Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; President, 1982-83 | |
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