About William Hedden, M.D.

Dr. William J. Hedden is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he majored in sculpting and anatomy. He earned his medical doctorate from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed residencies at Louisiana State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Hedden is licensed to practice in the state of Alabama and is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Jefferson Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association and the Alabama Medical Association.

Dr. Hedden is affiliated with several Birmingham, Alabama area hospitals, including Trinity Medical Center, Brookwood Medical Center and Children's Hospital.

Certifications & Professional Memberships

American Board of Plastic Surgery — Dr. Hedden is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), which is one of 24 specialty boards that comprise the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Certification by the ABPS is attained by completing extensive training and passing rigorous examinations.

American Board of Surgery logo American Board of Surgery — Dr. Hedden is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery (ABS), which is also a specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). The ABS was founded in 1937 for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Dr. Hedden is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), which is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. All ASPS physician members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery — Dr. Hedden is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), which is is the leading professional organization of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery, and is an ASAPS delegate to the American Medical Association Young Physicians Section.

American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities — The surgical facilities of Hedden Plastic Surgery in Greystone are accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF), which develops and implements standards to ensure the highest quality of patient care and safety in the ambulatory surgery setting.

Education & Training

Broward Community College — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Associate of Arts (with honors), 1984

University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (with honors), 1987

University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida
Doctorate of Medicine, 1993

Louisiana State University Medical Center — Shreveport, Louisiana
Resident in Surgery, 1994-1999
Diplomat to National Board of Medical Examiners, 1994
Chief Resident, 1998-1999

University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama
Resident in Plastic Surgery, 1999-2001