Surgeons Detail

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.

Education

	Carnegie Tech, B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1961
	University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Biology, 1967
	University of Pittsburgh, M.D., 1971
	University of Wisconsin Hospital, surgical internship, 1971-72

Residency

	University of Wisconsin Hospital, general surgery, 1972-75
	University of Wisconsin Hospital, plastic surgery, 1975-77

Board Certification

	American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1979
	Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1999

Academic Appointment

Clinical Professor, University of Minnesota

Member

	American Cleft Palate Association
	American College of Surgeons
	American Medical Association
	American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
	American Society of Plastic Surgeons
	Hennepin County Medical Society
	International College of Surgeons
	Lipoplasty Society, Inc.
	Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons
	Minnesota Medical Association
	Minnesota Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; President, 1982-83