Gainesville, GA - Wiley S. Black, MD, FACS, is being
recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Legacy Member (Retired) with a
Lifetime Achievement in Vascular Surgery for his work in the Medical field.
Dr. Wiley S. Black worked in the Medical field for over 59
years, helping countless patients. He treated patients at his private practice
in Gainesville, GA. As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Black completed surgeries on the
arteries, blood vessels, veins, lymphatic system, and more. He often performed
surgeries to implant catheters, complete surgical reconstruction, or perform
minimally invasive measures. He often helped people with spider veins and
varicose veins, life-threatening aneurysms, and chronic pain or chronic medical
conditions. Dr. Black worked in private practice for over 40 years before
retiring.
To acheive his education, Dr. Black first earned a Bachelor of Science degree
in Zoology from the University of Georgia. He then attended the Medical College
of Georgia, graduating with a Medical degree in 1962. Dr. Black next completed
a general surgical residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals, followed
by a Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at New York University Hospital.
Dr. Black is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and is board
certified in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery by the American Board of
Surgery (ABS). The ABS is a nonprofit organization created to certify surgeons
who have met the criteria of education, training, and knowledge in their fields
or subspecialties of General Surgery.
He is a professional member of the Georgia Surgical Society and the American
Medical Association, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Now that he is retired, Dr. Black spends his time as a Board Member with the
Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Gainesville, GA, a Member of the Gainesville Rotary
Club, and a volunteer with the Good News Charity Clinic. He is also a Paul
Harris Fellow.
Dr. Black would like to dedicate this honorable recognition In Memory of his
mentor during his Fellowship, Anthony Imparato, MD.
