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
Our mission is to provide educational opportunities for our members, be an advocate for our members and the patients they serve, and support and uphold the standards of the American College of Surgeons. We are dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.
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
David W. Grantham, MD, FACS
President
Perry Shen, MD, FACS
President-Elect
Anthony Charles, MD, MPH, FACS
Immediate Past President
Danielle Walsh, MD, FACS, FAAP
2nd Year Past President
Ranjan Sudan, MBBS, FACS
Secretary/Treasurer
Amy Hildreth, MD, FACS
Secretary/Treasurer - Elect
Board of Governors
Timothy Farrell, MD, FACS
J. Wayne Meredith, MD, FACS
Danielle Walsh, MD, FACS, FAAP
Terry Sarantou, MD, FACS
Raj Pruthi, MD, FACS
Governor, Society of Academic Urologists
Board of Regents
Anthony Atala, MD, FACS
Mark Weissler, MD, FACS
Board of Regents Past Member
At Large Member
Raghid Bitar, MD, FACS
Shachar "Jake" Laks, MD, FACS
Michael Schurr, MD, FACS
Committee on Trauma
David Jacobs, MD, FACS
Commission on Cancer
Richard L. White, MD, FACS
Resident Representative
Brett T. Starr, MD
Legislative Committee
Matthew Martin, MD, FACS
Nominating Committee
Anthony Charles, MD, MPH, FACS
Liaisons
Keri Seymour, DO
Bariatric Liaison
J. Wayne Meredith, MD, FACS
General Surgery Liaison
David L. Kelly, MD, FACS
Neurosurgery Liaison
Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS
Ophthalmology Liaison
Gary R. Kuzma, MD, FACS
Orthopedic Liaison
Trevor Hackman, MD, FACS
Otolaryngology Liaison
J. Duncan Phillips, MD, FACS
Pediatric Surgery Liaison
Ronald Lee Davis, III, MD, FACS
Urology Liaison