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Bill Madigan
Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, Children's National Hospital
Dr. William Patrick Madigan Jr., also known as Bill Madigan, is a distinguished ophthalmologist and the Chief of the Division of Ophthalmology at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C.12
Professional Background
Dr. Madigan has an impressive career spanning both military and civilian healthcare:
- He is a Professor of Surgery and former Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland.1
- Prior to joining Children's National in 2004, he had a distinguished career in the US Army, retiring as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Consultant to the Surgeon General for Ophthalmology.1
- As an Army ophthalmologist, he was responsible for overseeing approximately 100 Army ophthalmologists worldwide, including their assignments and graduate medical education.3
Education and Expertise
Dr. Madigan's educational background includes:
- A Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point
- A Medical Doctor degree from USUHS
- Internship and residency in Ophthalmology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology under Dr. Marshall Parks at Children's National in 19891
He is recognized as an expert in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, caring for patients with conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, ptosis, strabismus, and ocular tumors.1
Achievements and Contributions
Dr. Madigan has made significant contributions to both military and civilian ophthalmology:
- He developed and implemented the Warfighter Refractive Surgery Program, a worldwide system of laser refractive centers that has treated over 250,000 soldiers.1
- His research and advocacy led to the mandatory wear of eye armor by all armed forces personnel, preventing thousands of vision-related injuries.1
- He is one of the few recipients of The Ancient Order of St. Lucia, awarded by the Society of Military Ophthalmologists for exceptional contributions to the United States.1
Dr. Madigan continues to play a crucial role in pediatric ophthalmology as the Division Chief at Children's National Hospital, where he also chairs the Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Program.2
