Carl W. Lentz III, M.D., F.A.C.S.

If you are thinking about undergoing plastic surgery, there are many plastic surgeons in Daytona Beach, Florida to consider. Dr. Carl Lentz possesses a unique combination of impressive training and experience, and a relaxed, caring personality that makes him an excellent choice.

Born in Daytona Beach, the son of a pioneer family, Dr. Carl Lentz III was raised around the world. He graduated with a BS in Biology in 1966 from Emory University in Atlanta, before attending the University of Miami Medical School, where he received an M.D. in 1970. Dr. Lentz completed his residency and training in plastic surgery while in the United States Air Force and has been board certified since 1977. Dr. Lentz began his private practice in 1979 and continued to serve the United States government as a full Colonel in the United States Reserves. He was called to active duty during Desert Shield-Desert Storm in 1990.

Dr. Lentz has been an active member of his Florida community in Daytona Beach. A dynamic plastic surgeon, his past positions include:

President of the Volusia County Medical Society
Chief of Surgery at Halifax Medical Center
Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at both Halifax Medical Center and Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial
President of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons (member for over 20 years)
President of the Florida Medical Association

He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is the immediate past President of the Florida Medical Association.

Dr. Lentz considers his greatest achievement to be his success as a board-certified physician and plastic surgeon, whose Daytona Beach cosmetic surgery patients trust him with their care.

Education

Emory University, Atlanta, GA
B.A. - Biology

University of Miami, Miami, FL
M.D.

Internship
Wilford Hall, USAF Medical Center
1970 to 1971

General Surgery Residency
Keesler AFB Medical Center
Keesler, AFB, MS
1971 to 1975

Plastic Surgery Residency
Wilford Hall, USAF Medical Center
1975 to 1977

Professional Societies

Florida Attorney General Litigation Advisory Panel 2007
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Government Relations Committee
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Florida Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - President - 1991-1992
Legislative Conference - Chairman
Volusia County Medical Society - President - 1991-1992
Florida Medical Association - President - 2003-2004
Reference Committee II, Finance and Administration
President of the FMA Foundation
Committee on Strategic Planning 2005-2006
AMPAC Board of Directors, 2006-2008
Past President 2003-2004
AMA Delegate 2001-2009
Speaker of the House-2000-2002
Delegate from Volusia County 1987-present
Florida Medical Foundation Board of Directors-2002
Council on Legislation 1985, 1995-1998 Vice-Chairman
Chairman for National Legislation, 1995-1998
Chairman - Rules and Credentials Committee, FMA
House of Delegates
Reference Committee for Legislation, FMA, Chairman
Flampac - Board Member-Membership Chairman 1993
Chairman - Subcommittee of Out Patient Surgical Facilities

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery - 1976
American Board of Plastic Surgery - 1978

Professional Positions

University of South Florida College of Medicine - Clinical Assistant Professor 2001-2004
University of Florida, Division of Plastic Surgery, Adjunct Clinical Professor 2005-Present
Halifax Hospital
Chairman By-Laws Committee - 1998-2007
Chairman Dept. of Surgery - 1983-1985
Head of Plastic Surgery - 1980-1983
Chairman Utilization Review Committee 1980-1983
Humana Hospital By-Laws Committee 1986
Ormond Memorial Head of Division of Plastic Surgery
Endeavor Medical Group - Founder - Past President
American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. - Legislative Committee, 2003-2007
May, 2005, Physician Political Leadership Award presented by Florida Medical Business newspaper at 16th Annual Golden Stethoscope Awards

Military Experience

Air Force Commendation Medal
South West Asia Service Medal
Liberation Medal
Robert B. Knox Leadership Award
Distinguished Military Graduate
Emory University AFROTC - June, 1966

Reserves
Airman USAFR, 1964 to 1966
2nd Lt. USAFR, 1966 to 1967
Lt. Col. USAFR, 1979 to 1980
Lt. Col. USAFR, 1980 to 1986
Col. USAR, 1986 to 1991

Active Duty
2nd Lt. - Lt. Col. USAF, 1967 to 1979
Consultant to Air Force Surgeon General
Colonel - U.S. Army, November, 1990 to April, 1991

Last Assignment
Commander 456th Maxillofacial Medical Detachment, 86th Evac Hospital
Desert Storm-Desert Shield, Saudi Arabia