About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
The letters FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon’s name mean that the surgeon’s education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College.
About the NC Chapter of American College of Surgeons
The North Carolina Chapter functions through the coordinated activity of its individual members, for the support and improvement of the practice of surgery in the state. With the help of an executive director, the Chapter relies completely on the energy and initiative of interested North Carolina surgeons. We welcome the participation of any interested individuals.
NC Chapter of ACS Leadership
Executive Committee
Board of Governors
Timothy Farrell
Email: timothy_farrell@med.unc.edu
J. Wayne Meredith
Email: merediw@wakehealth.edu
Anthony Andrew Meyer, MD, FACS
Email: anthony_meyer@med.unc.edu
Terry Sarantou, MD, FACS
Board of Regents
Anthony Atala, MD, FACS
Email: aatala@wakehealth.edu
At Large Member
Raghid Bitar, MD, FACS
Email: bitar@med.unc.edu
Meredith Duke, MD, FACS
Email: meredith_duke@med.unc.edu
John Stewart, MD, FACS
Email: john.stewart@duke.edu
Committee on Trauma
David Jacobs, MD, FACS
Commission on Cancer
Richard L. White, MD, FACS
Resident Representative
Brett T. Starr, MD
Email: bretttstarr@gmail.com
Legislative Committee
Matthew Martin, MD, FACS
Email: mattbmartin54@icloud.com
Nominating Committee
Danielle Walsh, MD, FACS, FAAP
Email: Walshd@ecu.edu
Liaisons
AWS Representative
Amy Hildreth, MD, FACS
Email: ahildret@wakehealth.edu
Military Representative
Captain Henry Lin, MD, FACS
Email: henry.lin3.mil@mail.mil