About the Author: Dr. William H. Beeson, M.D.

William H. Beeson, MD is a board-certified facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon who has practiced in Indianapolis, Indiana for years. 

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Education and Training 

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University Medical Center, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Fellowship: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Current Positions

Clinical Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and the Department of Dermatology

President of the International Aesthetic Stem Cell Society

Member of the JCAHO Sentinel Event Advisory committee

Member of the International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery Advisory Board

Professional Leadership

Former President of the Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association

Former Board of Directors Member for the National Patient Safety Foundation 

Former President of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

Former Member of the State of Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Former Chairman of the AMA Council on Medical Service 

Former President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Former Vice-President of the International Society for Cosmetic Laser Surgery – Facial Plastic Section 

Former Treasurer for the Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association

Former Chairman of the Indiana Hospital Council Ambulatory Surgery Rules Writing Committee

Former Dean’s Council Executive Committee Member for Indiana University School of Medicine 

Former American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Board of Trustees Member

Former Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care Executive Committee Member

Former Chairman for the American Association of Ambulatory Health Care Standards and Survey Practices Committee 

Publications and Research

Dr. Beeson has published or contributed to over fifteen medical textbooks and more than twenty medical related journals.

Awards and Recognition

Dean’s Award, Indiana University School of Medicine 

Scholastic Award, American Society for Head and Neck Surgery 

President’s Award, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Distinguished Alumni Award, Indiana University School of Medicine Alumni Association 

Sagamore of the Wabash, Awarded by Former Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon

Crystal Flame, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 

Dr. John H. Clark Leadership Award

Webster Distinguished Lecturer 

Practice Information

Beeson Cosmetic Surgery provides patients in the Indianapolis metropolitan area with a variety of procedures designed to not only improve appearances, but also “slow down” the aging process. Popular procedures include: blepharoplasty, facelift, and botox. The practice is located at 3660 Guion Road, Suite 320, Indianapolis, IN 46222. For more information visit the website beeson.com or call 317-846-0846. 

Dr. Beeson believes that cosmetic surgery can be one of the most life changing and positive experiences that a person has control over. At his practice, he utilizes various surgical and non-surgical procedures to help patients obtain aesthetic improvement. He reviews or authors all medical content published on beeson.com to ensure accuracy and clinical relevance.