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
Anthony Andrew Meyer, MD, FACS
Email: anthony_meyer@med.unc.eduTerry Sarantou, MD, FACS
Email: terry.sarantou@carolinashealthcare.orgMichael Hale Thomason, MD, FACS
Email: terry.sarantou@carolinashealthcare.orgBoard of Regents
Anthony Atala, MD, FACS
Email: aatala@wakehealth.eduAt Large Member
Meredith Duke, MD
Email: meredith_duke@med.unc.edu
Jonathan Hata, MD, FACS
Email: hata0001@gmail.com
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.comNominating Committee
Danielle Walsh, MD, FACS, FAAP
Email: Walshd@ecu.edu
Liaisons
Michael J. Goretsky, MD, FACS, FAAP
Pediatrics Representative