William P. Magee, MD, DDS

Professor of Clinical Surgery

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Overview

William Magee, III, MD, DDS, brings a unique, global background to the Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, which he joined in 2008. Dr. Magee is the oldest son of the founders of Operation Smile and was exposed to the challenges of children with craniofacial anomalies at an early age. Since he was 13, he has assisted Operation Smile teams all over the world in various roles.

Dr. Magee is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. He earned his dental degree at the University of Maryland and then went on to obtain his medical degree at George Washington University. His introduction to Los Angeles began in 2001 when he entered the combined Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Program at the University of Southern California, where he has remained. After completing the six-year program, he focused his attention in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

Dr. Magee offers an energy and drive for pediatric work that extends beyond the boundaries of Los Angeles, which will help our department grow into the areas of service and education for children around the world.

Publications

  • The Impact of Socioeconomic Deprivation on Timing and Long-Term Outcomes of Cleft Surgery: A 30-Year Retrospective Analysis. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2026 Oct; 63(10):3155-3165.. View in PubMed
  • Rate of fistula repair following palatoplasty in patients with cleft lip and palate: A systematic review of the literature. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2026 Mar; 114:256-265.. View in PubMed
  • Mastering the Art of Symmetry: Long-Term Outcomes and Management in Patients with Tessier No. 7 Cleft. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2026 Aug; 63(8):2523-2533.. View in PubMed
  • Surgical Repair of Palatal Fistulae in Adults-Outcomes, Challenges, and Determinants of Recurrence. Ann Plast Surg. 2025 10 01; 95(4):382-389.. View in PubMed
  • Measuring the impact of medical education in resource limited settings: A scoping review. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2025; 5(8):e0004637.. View in PubMed
  • Evaluating Dynamic Smile Outcomes of Free Gracilis Muscle Transfer in Pediatric Facial Palsy Using Image-Based Analysis. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2026 Jun; 42(5):418-426.. View in PubMed
  • Immediate postoperative outcomes after unilateral cleft lip repair do not differ by laterality: Results of the multiethnic smile index study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025 09; 108:123-128.. View in PubMed
  • The rate of revision surgery for secondary deformities of the lip in cleft lip patients: A systematic review. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025 10; 109:99-107.. View in PubMed
  • A Comparison of Speech Outcomes Among Patients With Syndromic Cleft Palate: A 20-year Review. J Craniofac Surg. 2025 Jun 25.. View in PubMed
  • Early Cleft Lip Repair: Who’s Getting it and Why Sociodemographics Matter. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2026 Jun; 63(6):1741-1747.. View in PubMed