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

  • A Novel Approach to Intermediate Cleft Rhinoplasty Utilizing a Pedicled Fibrofatty Flap. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2025 Feb; 13(2):e6513.. View in PubMed
  • The Impact of Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding on Midface Growth in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2025 Nov; 62(11):1939-1946.. View in PubMed
  • Long-Term Outcomes of a Modified Straight-Line Palate Repair Technique: Low Speech-Correcting Surgery and Fistula Rates. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 07 01; 156(1):139-148.. View in PubMed
  • Premaxillary Setback in the Management of Patients With Bilateral Cleft Lip: A 2 Decade Review. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2026 Jan; 63(1):104-111.. View in PubMed
  • Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Multiregional Study of Mentorship and Leadership in All-Women Surgical Teams. J Healthc Leadersh. 2024; 16:403-414.. View in PubMed
  • Comparing Three-dimensional Radiologic Outcomes Between Early Versus Late Secondary Alveolar Bone Grafting. J Craniofac Surg. 2025 Jan-Feb 01; 36(1):78-83.. View in PubMed
  • Orthognathic Surgery Rates in Furlow Double-Opposing Z-Plasty Versus Straight-Line Repair: A Review of Three Decades of Experience. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2025 Nov; 62(11):1825-1834.. View in PubMed
  • Polysomnogram Findings and Psychosocial and Academic Concerns in Children With Cleft Palate With or Without Cleft Lip. J Craniofac Surg. 2025 05 01; 36(3):820-825.. View in PubMed
  • A National Analysis of Craniosynostosis Demographic and Surgical Trends Over a 10-Year Period. J Craniofac Surg. 2024 10 01; 35(7):1980-1984.. View in PubMed
  • A Nationwide Analysis of the Impact of Cardiopulmonary Anomalies on Cleft Palate Surgical Outcomes. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2025 Aug; 62(8):1346-1351.. View in PubMed