'What Giving Back Means to Me'

"What does giving back mean to me?" As physicians, this is a question that we often overlook or take for granted. But the answer rings loud and clear to me: Giving is part of who I am and my career as a physician.

Throughout my career, giving back has meant many things to me. As a young physician running a small practice in Atlanta, Georgia, giving back meant helping those whom others would not treat and who could not help themselves. I occasionally see patients in my office or around the world who would otherwise have had access to only emergency rooms. I developed relationships with them, learned what they needed and offered some help. I am constantly inspired by the generosity and volunteerism of others.

I have been fortunate to be able to travel the world and help less fortunate people with my skills as an ENT Facial Plastics surgeon. I have fixed countless cleft lips, noses, throats and so much more. Today I am blessed to still be able to help many in so many ways.

I truly love what I do and giving back means a lot to me. Please enjoy some of my photos below of procedures I have done in parts of the world.

Sincerely,
- B. Terry Seymour III, MD, MBA

Cleft Procedure

I had the pleasure to perform surgery in Honduras for Operation Face & Smile Restoration and other organizations. There are so many individuals who are less fortunate. Let me take you through a series of pictures of the Cleft procedure for just one of many. It was personally an excellent opportunity spending time and helping all the wonderful people. I'm truly blessed to have the skills to help and share with so many. I'm looking forward to returning soon.

- B. Terry Seymour III, MD, MBA