Dr. William T. Cullen MD, Hand Surgeon
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Dr. William T. Cullen MD

Plastic Surgeon

5/5(386)
245 Cherry Street Southeast Suite #302 Grand Rapids Michigan, 49503
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5/5

About

William T. Cullen, MD, FACS, works at Elite Plastic Surgery Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The practice performs common aesthetic and reconstructive procedures on the breast, body, skin and face.  Laser treatments are also offered for vein and hair removal purposes.  Dr. Cullen specializes in reconstructive surgery of the head and neck, as well as hand microsurgery.  He has taught plastic surgery residents at the University of Utah, where he completed his fellowship.  Dr. Cullen is also an Assistant Professor in the Surgical Department of Michigan State's Medical School.  In his travels, he has completed medical mission trips to Latin America. 

Education and Training

Medical College of Wisconsin

Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1995

Medical College of Wisconsin 1995

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery

Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine -

Awards

  • Selected as one of the Best Doctors in America, 2009-2012   
  • West Michigan's Top Doctors, Grand Rapids Magazine December 2009 and 2010   

Treatments

  • Gynecomastia
  • Melanoma
  • Trigger Finger
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Skin Cancer
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals 
  • Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons 

Fellowships

  • University of Utah Medical Center    2001

Internships

  • Grand Rapids/Michigan State University

Fellowships

  • University of Utah (Hand and Microsurgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The Michigan Society of Cosmetic Surgery, Kent County Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Training, Excellent Mentors, and Personal Ambition

Teaching and speaking

  • Worked as an Associate Clinical Professor at Michigan State University of Human Medicine 

Hobbies / Sports

  • Travel, Golf

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Dr. William T. Cullen MD's Practice location

245 Cherry Street Southeast Suite #302 -
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
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New patients: 616-459-4131
www.eliteplasticsurgerygr.com

245 CHERRY ST SE -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
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New patients: 616-459-4131
Fax: 616-459-6030

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