Dr. William Riley, Plastic Surgeon

Curriculum Vitae

Houston, Baytown, Galveston, and Sugar Land, Texas

Personal

Date of Birth: 08/02/1941
Citizenship: U.S.A.
Home Address: 4911 Rutherford Court
Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Education

Undergraduate

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
B.S. Medicine, June 1963

Graduate

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Special Fellow in Pathology, 1965-66
M.D., June 1967

Postgraduate

Surgical Internship
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
July 1, 1967 to June 30, 1968

Research Associate
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
July 1, 1968 to June 30, 1971

General Surgery Residency
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1973

Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
July 16, 1973 to May 1, 1974

Plastic Surgery Residency
Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Atlanta, Georgia
July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975

University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals, Miami, Florida
July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976

Academic Appointments

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
(Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), 1977-1981
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
(Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), 1981-1991
Director, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1977-1984
Director, Plastic Surgery Residency Training Program, 1977-1985
Clinical Professor of Surgery
(Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), 1991-

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
(Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), 1988-1991
Clinical Professor of Surgery
(Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), 1991

Binzhou Medical College, Binzhou, People's Republic of China

Visiting Professor of Surgery, 1990,1992
Honorary President of Binzhou Hospital, 1990-

Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

Visiting Professor of Plastic Surgery, January 2002

Hospital Appointments (and Committees)

Hermann/The University Hospital, Houston, Texas

Courtesy Staff, 1994-
Active Staff, 1977-1993
Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1977-1984
In-Patient Committee, 1980-1982

Memorial Health Center, 1211 Highway 6, Sugar Land, Texas 77478

Active Staff, 1984-
Surgery Committee, 1985-1988
Professional Tenants' Association, 1984-1988
President, 1986-1987

Columbia Fort Bend Medical Center, Missouri City, Texas

Active Staff, 1984-
Emergency Room/Critical Care Committee, 1987-1988
Credentials Committee, 1988-1990
Chief of Department of Surgery, 1991-1993, 1998-2000
Executive Committee, 1991-1993, 1998-1999
West Houston Medical Center, Houston, Texas
Courtesy Staff, 1986-

St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas

Courtesy Staff, 1987
Plastic Surgery Chart Review Committee, 1987-1993

Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas

Courtesy Staff, 1987-

Memorial Southwest Hospital, Houston, Texas

Active Staff, 1992-1999
Provisional Staff, 1989-1992
Courtesy Staff, 1987-1989, 1999-

Katy Medical Center, Katy, Texas

Courtesy Staff, 1990-1997

Surgical and Diagnostic Center of Sugar Land, Sugar Land, Texas

Active Staff, 1995-

Methodist Health Center, Sugar Land, Texas

Courtesy Staff, 1998-

Licensures

North Carolina, #15566, 1967
Georgia, #16130, 1974-1984
Florida, #26297, 1975-1985
Texas, #E9949, 1977-
Tennessee, #29012, 1997

Certification

American Board of Medical Specialties

Appointed to Committee on Certification, Subcertification and Rectification
(COCERT)
1998-2004

American Board of Plastic Surgery, April 1978

Guest Examiner, 1988-1994,2001-
Director, 1994-2001
By-Laws and Publications Committee, 1994-1998
Credentials and Requirements Committee, 1994-2001
Strategic Planning Committee, 1994-1995
Co-Chair, 1995
Secretary-Treasurer, 1996-1998
Vice Chair, 1999
Chair-Elect, 2000
Chair, 2001
Executive Committee, 1996-2001
Representative to American Board of Medical Specialties, 1996-2001
Representative to Council of Board Representatives and Executives, 1996-2001

Professional Organizations (and Committees)

American Association for Hand Surgery

Active Member, 1984-2001

American Association of Plastic Surgeons

Fellow, 1983-
Representative to ASPRS CME Committee, 1984-1994
James Barrett Brown Award Committee, 1987-1988, 1992
Membership Committee, 1990-1991
Research and Education Committee, 1989-1990
Education Committee, 1984-1986
Constitution and By-Laws Committee, 1993-1994
Honors Committee, 1997-1998
Ethics Committee, 1999-2000

American Cleft Palate Association

Active Member, 1979-2001

American College of Physician Executives

Active Member, 1990-1993

American College of Surgeons

Fellow, 1980-

American Medical Association

Active Member, 1980-
Alternate Delegate from American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1989-94
Delegate from American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1995-1997
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology Assessment (DATTA) Panelist, 1993-1997
Section Council on Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1989-97
Secretary, 1990
Vice Chair, 1991
Chair, 1992
Plastic Surgery Caucus, 1989-1997
Specialty and Service Society, 1989-1997
Surgical Caucus, 1989-1997
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Active Member, 1984-
Liaison to Plastic Surgery Administrative Association, 1990-1994

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons

Active Member, 1983-
Alternative Delegate to American Medical Association, 1989-1994
Delegate to American Medical Association, 1995-1997
AMA Recruitment Committee, 1990-1997

American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc.

Active Member, 1980-
Assistant Secretary, 1984-1986
Interlocutor, 1995-1996
President, 1994-1995
President-Elect, 1993-1994
Vice President, 1992-1993
Treasurer, 1989-1992
Board of Directors, 1984-1996
AMA Plastic Surgery Caucus, 1989-1997
Associated Management Services Board of Directors, 1989-1992
Communications Commissioner, 1992-1994
Convention Advisory Council, 1984-1987, 1990-1994
Convention Policy Committee, 1992-1994
Executive Committee, 1984-1986, 1989-1995
Finance Committee, 1988-1994
Implant Advisory Group, 1994-1996
Chair, 1995-1997
Journal Task Force, 1995-1996
Chair, 1995-1996, 1999
Life Member Task Force, 1996-1998
Operations Committee, 1993-1995
Chair, 1993-1994
Representative to Council of Plastic Surgery Organizations, 1989-1995
Strategic Planning Committee, 1989-1992
Presidential Advisory Council, 1989-1992
Presidential Task Force for Credentialing in Endoscopic Procedures, 1993-
Chair, 1993-1994
Presidential Task Force for Otolaryngology, 1990-1994
Publications Committee, 1989-1992
Guidelines Committee, 1988-1993
Chair, Subcommittee on Lipodystrophy, 1988-1993
Scientific Program Committee, 1984-1990
Chair, Evaluation Committee, 1989
Scientific Program Committee Chair, 1990-
Board of Trustees, 1986-1989
Continuing Medical Education Committee, 1984-1987
Exhibits Committee, 1984-1987
Presidential Task Force, 1987
By-Laws Committee, 1980-1986
Education Commissioner, 1984-1986
Task Force for Interspecialty Relations, 1985-1986
Special Regional Task Force, 1983
Speakers' Bureau, 1981-
Workforce Study Task Force, 1995-1998
Nominating Committee, 1998-2000
Chair, 1998-1999
Past Presidents Council, 1998-
ASPS-ASPAS Communications Work Group, 2000

Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery

Charter Member, 1985

D. Ralph Millard Plastic Surgical Society

Active Member, 1977-
President, 1982-1983
Treasurer, 1979-1981

Harris County Medical Society

Regular Member, 1980-
Fee Complaint and Grievance Committee for Plastic Surgery, 1987-1988

Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons

Active Member, 1979-
President, 1987-1988
Representative to Council of Medical Special Societies, 1987-1988
Vice President, 1986-1987
Secretary, 1985-1986
Executive Committee, 1984-1988
Treasurer, 1984-1985
Program Committee, 1983-1985
Constitution and By-Laws Committee, 1983-1985
Media Committee, 1980

Houston Surgical Society

Member, 1981-

Icarus Society

Charter Member, 1979-
President, 1985-1986

International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Chair, Scientific Program Committee, XII International Congress, 1996-1999
Chair, Committee for Plastic Surgery Projects in Developing Countries, 1999

M.J. Jurkiewicz Plastic Surgical Society

Member, 1979-

Nathan A. Womack Surgical Society

Member, 1981-

National Endowment for Plastic Surgery

Maliniac Fellow, 1999
Appropriations Committee, 2000-

Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons

Honorary Member, 1995-

Plastic Surgery Administrative Association

Adviser, 1993-1997

Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation

Board of Directors, 1988-1995
Service Commissioner, 1991
Teleplast Moderator, 1993-1994
International Programs Committee, 1987-1993
In-Service Examination Committee, 1983-1984
Instructional Course Committee, 1980-1983
Chair, 1984-1987
Marketing Committee, 1984-1987
Residency Pre-Screening Committee, 1983-1986
Senior Residents' Committee, 1984-1986
Visiting Scholars Committee, 1987-1990
Chair, 1987-1990
Development Committee, 1999-
Plastic Surgery Research Council
Active Member, 1980-1987

Residency Review Committee for Plastic Surgery

Specialist Site Visitor, 1982-1993
Member, 1994-2000
Vice Chair, 1997-1998
Chair, 1998-2000

Plastikos Endowment Trust for Education and Research in Plastic Surgery

Member, 1984-1987
Board of Directors, 1986-1987

Reconstructive Surgeons Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.)

Member, 1987-
Screening Committee, 1989-
Board of Directors, 1987-

Royal Society of Medicine (London)

Affiliate Member, 1986-1992

South Texas Chapter, American College of Surgeons

Regular Member, 1980-1994

Texas Medical Association

Active Member, 1980-

Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons

Active Member, 1980-
Council on Socioeconomics, 1981-1985
Chair, Insurance Relations Committee, 1988-1992
Chair, Public Relations Committee, 1986-1987
Chair, Texas Medical Disclosure Committee for Plastic Surgery, 1983-1985
Patient Advisory Panel, 1998-

Honors and Awards

Special Award, Association of Philippine Physicians in America, 1985
Dean's Teaching Excellence List, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 1984-1987
Community Builder of the Year, Masonic Lodge of Texas, 1997
Distinguished Alumnus, Baylor School, 1999
Physician of the year, Memorial-Hermann Fort Bend Hospital, Missouri City, Texas 2001

Service on Grant Review Panels, Study Sections and Committees

Appointed Specialist Site Visitor, Residency Review Committee for Plastic Surgery, 1984 -1992
President, Plastic Surgery Research and Development Foundation of the Southwest, 1982-1998
Elected Member, Plastic Surgery Academic Advisory Council. 1983-1985
Chair, Committee on Supplemental Meetings for Plastic Surgery Training Program Directors, 1982-1985
Appointed Member, Plastic Surgery Residency Training Board of Appeals, American Council of Graduate Medical Education, 1981-1985
Appointed Member, Medical Advisory Board, Mecom Microsurgical Institute, Houston, 1983
Coordinator, “Life After Residency” Financial Planning Seminars, Houston-Galveston Residency Training Programs, 1982-1983
Appointed Member, Medical Advisory Board, Bertek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sugar Land, Texas, 1996-2000
Appointed Member, Medical Advisory Board, Faro Pharmaceutical Company, 1999

Service on University Committees

University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Craniofacial Deformities Team, Plastic Surgery Consultant, UT Dental Branch, 1977-1997
Faculty Advisor, First Year Medical Students, 1983-1985
Advisory Committee, The March of Dimes Birth Disabilities Center, 1979-1985
Executive Advisory Council, Department of Surgery, 1977-1984
Policy Review Committee, 1979-1984
Faculty Senate, 1980-1984
Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Coordinator, 1977-1980
Speech and Hearing Committee, 1978-1979

Service to the Community

Operation PHILPLAST (Cleft Lip and Palate Team to Philippines)

Director, 1978-1986

Operation Rainbow (Formerly Operation PHILPLAST)

Founder and President, 1987-

Chapelwood Methodist Church

Member, 1983-1993
Administrative Board, 1984-1987
Mission Work Area, 1987-1988

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce

Member, 1984-

American Cancer Society

Reach to Recovery Program Medical Advisor
Breast Reconstruction Team, 1987-1988

Director, Fort Bend County Professional Speakers Bureau, 1990-1993

Fort Bend Board of Directors, 1991-1993

American Heart Association, East Fort Bend Division

Board of Directors, 1985-1989
Celebrity Waiter Committee, 1986
Celebrity Waiter, 1986-1988
Nominating Committee, 1986
Chair, 1989
President, 1987-1988

Dad's Pitch Baseball League

Head Coach, Holy Spirit, 7-8 Year Old Team, 1986

Texas War on Drugs, Fort Bend Chapter

Sponsor, 1986-1987

Cub Scouts of America, Pack 825

Pack Committee, 1986-1987

Rotary Club of Sugar Land

Active Member, 1986-
International Programs Committee, 1986-
Paul Harris Fellow, 1990
Rotarian of the Month, June 1999
Hunger Plus, Organizing Committee, 1999

Memorial High School Varsity Soccer

Team Physician, 1987

Tom Delay, U.S. Congressman

Finance Committee, 1988-1993
Congressional Council, 1988-
Medicare Advisory Panel, 1995-1996

Marshall Whichard for Sheriff Campaign, 1995-1996

Executive Committee, 1995-1996

Maranatha Farms Civic Association

President, 1998-2000

Publications

Abstracts

1. Riley, W.B., and Peacock, E.E.: Collagenolytic enzyme in human tissue. Surg. Forum 17:90-92, 1966.
2. Riley, W.B., and Peacock, E.E.: Identification, distribution and significance of collagenolytic enzyme in human tissue. Proc. Soc. Exp.Biol.Med.124:207, 1967

Refereed Original Articles in Journals

1. Riley, W.B. and Martin, G.R.: Lysyl oxidase and collagen crosslinking during wound healing. Trans. 5 Th World Congr. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 721, 1971.
2. Barrett, B.M., Millard, D.R., and Riley, W.B.: Treatment of full thickness abdominal and chest wall losses with split-thickness skin grafting. Arch. Surg. 112:217, 1977.
3. Riley, W.B., Mann, R.J., and Burkhalter, W.E. Extensor pollicis longus opponensplasty. J. Hand Sur. 5:217-220, 1980.
4. Riley, W.B. and Mazow, M.L.: Recognition and avoidance of ocular motility pitfalls in plastic surgery. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 66:153-157, 1980.
5. Teichgraeber, J.F., Riley, W.B. and Parks, D.H.: Primary skin closure in large myelomeningoceles, Pediatr. Neurosurg. 15:18-22, 1989.
6. Teichgraeber, J.F., Riley, W.B. and Parks, D.H.: Nasal surgery complications. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 85:527-531, 1990.
7. Teichgraeber, J.F., Russo, R.C. and Riley, W.B.: External Rhinoplasty technique. Ann. Plast. Surg. Vol 25, 5:388-396, 1990.

Invited Articles

1. Riley, W.B. and Fullmer, H.M.: Collagenase: A brief review. Derm. Digest 10:47, 1971
2. Riley, W.B.: Wound healing. Am. Fam. Physician 24:107-113, 1981
3. Riley, W.B.: Mending lips and closing gaps. Clin. Plast.Surg.11:777-783, 1984.
4. Riley ,W.B.: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy: What are today's options? Postgrad. Med 89:205-212, 1991.

Chapters

1. Riley, W.B.: Necrosis of the skin following radiation treatment for cancer. In Management of Difficult Surgical Problems, Eds. Miller, T.A. and Dudrick S.J., The University of Texas Press, Austin, 1981
2. Riley, W.B. and Larson, D.L.: Reconstruction in head and neck oncology, in Surgical Oncology, ed. Copeland, Edward, M., III, John Wiley, and Son's, Inc., New York, 1982.
3. Riley, W.B.: Wound healing and problem scars. In Patient Care in Plastic Surgery, Little, Brown and Co., Boston, 1982; Second Edition, 1996.
4. Riley, W.B.: Surgery in Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: The Child from Birth To Three Years, ed. Lynch, J.I., The Cleft Palate Foundation, Pittsburgh, 1988.

Books

1. Riley, W.B., editor: Instructional Courses, Vol. 1, C.V. Mosby Company St. Louis, 1988.

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