Background
Carson, William George was born on March 15, 1952 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of William George and Dawn (Bowman) Carson.
Carson, William George was born on March 15, 1952 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of William George and Dawn (Bowman) Carson.
Bachelor in Chemistry, Emory University, 1974; Doctor of Medicine, U. South Florida, 1977.
Intern orthopedic medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, 1977-1978;
resident orthopedic medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, 1978-1982;
fellow sports medicine, Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Eugene, Oregon, 1982;
fellow sports medicine, Hughston Clinic, Columbus, Georgia, 1983;
private practice orthopaedic surgeon, Tampa, since 1983. Assistant clinical professor orthopaedic surgery U. South Florida, Tampa, since 1983. Orthopaedic consultant Tamp Bay Bandits, 1984-1985, U. Tampa, 1985-1988, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, since 1987.
Spring training consultant Detroit Tigers, Lakeland, Florida, since 1993, New York Yankees, Tampa, since 1994. Developer Patellar Tendon GraftGuide, Linvatec Corporation, Clearwater, Florida, since 1988.
Trustee Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa, since 1995. Member American Medical Association, American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association North America, NFL Physicians Society (Executive Committee since 1995), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (advisory board since 1994).
Married Marguerite McGuinn, May 21, 1983. Children: William George III, Kerry Lynn.