Benson E.L. Timmons IV, MD, FACS

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Education

  • Undergraduate: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
    Degree:  BS in Zoology, cum laude, 1980
    Achievements: Honors Thesis through employment at National Institute for Environmental Health Services
  • Medical School: East Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina
    Degree:  Doctor of Medicine, 1985
    Member Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
    Achievements: Tutor in Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology, Pathology
  • Post Graduate: Department of Surgery U. of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
    Resident, General Surgery:  July 1985 – June 1989
    Chief Resident:  July 1989 – June 1990
    Achievements:  Administrative Chief Resident
  • Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
    Resident:  July 1990 – December, 1991
    Chief Resident:  July 1992 – June 1993
  • Christine M. Kleinert Institute, Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky
    Hand Fellow:  January 1992 – June 1992
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  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift w/ Aug
  • Breast Reduction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Liposuction
  • Work Experience

    • Biological Aide:  Animal Genetics Laboratory National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Dr. Charles Langley, June 1978 – August 1980
    • Research Technician: Department of Bacteriology and Immunology University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Dr. Marshall Edgel, January 1981 – August 1981
    • Research Assistant: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine East Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, North Carolina, Dr. Donald Hoffman, June 1982 – August 1982
    • Private Practice: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – 2295 South George Street, York, Pennsylvania 17403 – 3512 – July 19, 1993 – March 21, 1994
    • Southeastern Plastic Surgery – 649 North New Hope Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 – April 1, 1994 – Present
    • Southeastern Plastic Surgery  – 222 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150 – 1996 – Present

    Honors

    • Bachelor of Science in Zoology with Honors, 1980
    • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
    • Administrative Chief Resident, General Surgery, 1989
    • Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery
    • Certificate of Special Recognition for Community Service and Volunteerism 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
    • Best of Gaston Award 2009

    Volunteer Service

    • Bon Samaritan Hospital, Cap Haitian, Haiti, February 1996
    • Bon Samaritan Hospital, Cap Haitian, Haiti, February 1997
    • Bon Samaritan Hospital, Cap Haitian, Haiti, September 25- October 3,1999
    • Bon Samaritan Hospital, Cap Haitian, Haiti, June 5-12, 2000
    • Bon Samaritan Hospital, Cap Haitian, Haiti, February 23 – March 2, 2002


    • Surgical Clinic: Cleft Lips and Palates, Cancer Reconstruction, and Trauma Reconstuction

    • Leon, Nicaragua-First United Methodist Church, June 1-6, 2004
    • Leon, Nicaragua-First United Methodist Church, June 21-30, 2005
    • Leon, Nicaragua-First United Methodist Church, June 16-26, 2006
    • Leon, Nicaragua-First United Methodist Church,  June 8-18, 2007
    • Leon, Nicaragua-First United Methodist Church, June 13-23, 2008


    • Pediatric Burn Center: Reconstruction of Burn Deformities

    • Cochabamba, Bolivia-Partners of the Americas, February 18-27, 2006
    • Cochabamba, Bolivia-Partners of the Americas, February 10-19, 2007
    • Cochabamba, Bolivia-Partners of the Americas, March 27- April 04, 2009

    Certification

    • The American Board of Plastic Surgery, November 23, 1996 – Recertified, April 1, 2004
    • The American Board of Surgery, April 29, 1991
    • Advanced Trauma Life Support, March 31, 1990
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, November, 2008
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, November, 1988

    Licenses

    • State of North Carolina, No 39341, July 14, 1990
    • State of Kentucky, No. 28337, September 26, 1991
    • State of Pennsylvania, No. MD-049229-L, March 17, 1993
    • The American Board of Surgery, No. 36153
    • The American Board of Plastic Surgery, No. 5104
    • State of South Carolina, No23396, December 31, 2004

    Professional Affiliations

    • Alpha Omega Alpha
    • Fellow American College of Surgeons
    • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
    • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    • Plastic Surgery Education Foundation
    • North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons
    • American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
    • American Medical Association
    • North Carolina Medical Society
    • Gaston County Medical Society – President Elect, 2000
    • Nathan A. Womack Surgical Society
    • National Registry of Who’s Who, Life member
    • Partners of the Americas – Board Member
    • Gastonia East Rotary Club, #06890957

    Publications

    • Timmons, BEL: Restriction Endonuclease Cleavage Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA Among Nice Species of the Genus mus. Honors Thesis, 1980
    • Wood, CL; Timmons, BEL; Hoffman, DR: Allergens in Hymenoptera Venoms X Vespid Venoms Versus Venom Sac Extracts:  Comparison by Two-Dimensional Polyacrylamide Gel Electophoresis. Ann Allergy. 1983; 51(4): 441-445
    • Timmons, BEL; Sedwitz J.; Oller, D:  Benign Fibrovascular Polyps of the Esophagus South Med J. 1991; 84 (11): 1370 – 1372
    • Timmons, BEL; Levin, LS: Fibular Osteoseptocutaneous Reconstruction of the Mandible, Analysis of Functional Results.  In progress

    Presentations

    • Cheiloplasty, Reconstruction of the Lip – Plastic Surgical Grand Rounds, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, October 21, 1992
    • Correction of Congenital and Traumatic Deformities of the Ear - Plastic Surgical Grand Rounds, Duke Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, March 24, 1993
    • Fibular Osteoseptocutaneous Reconstruction of the Mandible, Analysis of Functional Results - 1993 Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference, San Diego, California, May 25, 1993
    • Evalution and Treatment of Craniofacial Fractures – Surgical Grand Rounds, York Hospital, York Pennsylvania, October 7, 1993
    • My Experience in Haiti, First United Methodist Church, April 17, 1996
    • Post Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction, Grand Rounds, Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby, North Carolina, January, 1997
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment and Expectations, Prevention and Care in the Worplace Seminar, Gaston Memorial Hosptial, Gastonia, North Carolina, March 3,1997.
    • The Needs of Haiti, Gaston Alliance, March 19,1997
    • Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, April 16, 1998.
    • Photoaging and Topical Treatment of the Face, Rounds, Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, North Carolina, May 26, 1998
    • Photoaging and Topical Treatment of the Face, Rounds, Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, North Carolina, April 15, 1999.
    • Evaluation and Treatment of Midfacial Fractures, Synthes AO Course, Columbia, South Carolina November 6, 1999.
    • Initial Evaluation of Craniofacial Trauma, Synthes AO Course, Asheville, North Carolina , April 29, 2000.
    • Aesthetic Surgery, Advances in Plastic Surgery, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, March 9, 2000.
    • Body Contouring, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, September 21, 2000.
    • Options in Aesthetic Surgery, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, January 15, 2001.
    • Evaluation and Treatment of Craniofacial Fractures, Synthes AO Course, Asheville, North Carolina, March 10, 2001.
    • Facial Aesthetic Surgery, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, November 8, 2001.
    • Facial Aesthetic Surgery, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, November 15, 2001.
    • Body Contouring, Improvements in Surgical Enhancements, Community Seminar Series, Shelby, North Carolina, September 19, 2002.
    • Facial Aesthetic Care, Coummunity Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, November 14, 2002
    • Body Enhancement Through Contouring, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, April 7, 2003
    • Facial Rejuvenation, Spa South, Gastonia, North Carolina, October 7, 2003
    • Facial Rejuvenation, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, April 17, 2003
    • First United Methodist Church Mission Trip to Nicaragua, FUMC Sunday school Series, Gastonia, July 2004
    • Extreme Makeovers, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, April 13, 2005
    • Extreme Makeovers, Community Seminar Series, Shelby, April 14, 2005
    • Non-Surgical Facial Enhancement, Community Seminar Series, Shelby, January 16, 2006.
    • Non-Surgical Facial Enhancement, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, January 17, 2006.
    • Pediatric Burn Care in Bolivia, Rotary Club of Gastonia, April 17, 2006
    • Options in Non- Surgical Facial Enhancement, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, November 16, 2006
    • First United Methodist Church Mission Trip to Nicaragua, FUMC Mission Mall, Gastonia, November 30, 2006
    • Options in Facial Enhancement, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, January 15, 2007.
    • Pediatric Burn Care in Bolivia, the Second Year, March 19, 2007, First United Methodist Church
    • Silicone versus Saline, Advances in Breast Augmentation, Community Seminar Series, March 22, 2007
    • Body Enhancement Through Contouring, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina,  April 16, 2007
    • Options in Non- Surgical Facial Enhancement, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, November 15, 2007.
    • Emerging Options in Light Based Therapy, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, June 20, 2007.
    • Options in Aesthetic Surgery, Community Seminar Series, Shelby, North Carolina, January 14, 2008.
    • Options in Aesthetic Surgery, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, January 15, 2008.
    • Options in Non- Surgical Facial Enhancement, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, April 14, 2008.
    • Emerging Options in Light Based Therapy, Community Seminar Series, Gastonia, North Carolina, October 6, 2008.
    • Reconstrucción de las Cicatrices Crónicas de Quemaduras (Chronic Burn Scar Reconstruction), International Seminar Series, Cochbamba, Bolivia, April 2, 2009
    • Experience in a Bolivian Burn Center, Rotary Club, October 19, 2009

    Book Reviews

    • Tubiana R. McCullough C, Masquelet A. eds – An Atlas of Surgical Exposures of The Upper Extremity, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  JB Lippincott Co; 1990.  Reviewed in J Vasc Surg. 1990; 12(6):765.

    Extracurricular Interests

    • Wood working and Turning, Tennis, Jogging, photography, computers, scuba diving.
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