Caring Qualified Ethical Surgeons ACS Logo Welcome The Fellows of the Iowa Chapter of the American College of Surgeons present this website as a means of communication for members, and for the public. ACS Home Page Our Mission The members of the Iowa Chapter are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons, which supports programs and policies to ensure Iowans access to the highest quality, most cost effective care, provided by appropriately prepared and well qualified surgical specialists. Fellowship Requirements Surgery in Iowa, Art and Science Iowa Logo Chapter Profile The American College of Surgeons, a scientific and educational association of surgeons, was founded in 1913. The College currently has 56,000 Fellows. The Iowa Chapter has 180 Fellows, who strive to improve the quality of surgical patient care by setting standards for surgical education, practice, and ethics. For decades, the Chapter, which is governed by the Executive Council, oversees vital areas of practice through subcommittes on trauma, cancer, and socioeconomics Search for Fellows of the American College of Surgeons Contact and Membership Information Philip Caropreso, MD, FACS Keokuk, Iowa 52632 Webmaster, Iowa Chapter Sue Hyler Chapter Administrator PO Box 114 Polk City, Iowa 50226-0114 Chapter Administrator State of Iowa Capitol