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William Bolger, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Jacksonville, FL, UF Health Jacksonville

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Jacksonville, FL

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Professor and Chief, Division of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Florida Health-Jacksonville

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Summary

  • Dr. Bolger is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in Rhinology and Sinus Surgery. Board certified in Otorhinolaryngology and fellowship trained in Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, he has more than 25 years of dedicated experience in treating nasal and sinus conditions.

    Dr. Bolger has been recognized for outstanding patient care and contributions to the field of Rhinology. He has been acknowledged by “The Best Doctors in America” (Best Doctors, Inc.), “America’s Top Doctors” (Castle Connolly Medical LTD), Northeast Florida’s Best Doctors, (Jacksonville Magazine) in addition to receiving the Patient’s Choice, Compassionate Physicians and numerous other awards.

    Dr. Bolger devoted a significant portion of his career to research, education and innovation. He introduced and refined several endoscopic surgical techniques and helped pioneer instrumentation that has improved patient care. He was awarded academic grants, conducted research, and published extensively. He has written more than 100 articles, including 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts, several medical textbook chapters, and he co-edited a major textbook, Diseases of the Sinuses: Diagnosis and Management. Dr. Bolger dedicated many years to teaching otorhinolaryngologists techniques to minimize surgical complications and maximize successful outcomes. He has lectured extensively in the U.S. and abroad, and held the academic rank of Professor.

    After working at some of the top medical centers in the country caring for patients with a wide range of complex sinonasal conditions, Dr. Bolger’s desire to provide high level, comprehensive, personalized service to patients motivated him to return to the local academic medical center to serve the community's needs and bring expertise to patients in need.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2003 - 2010
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2005 - 2007
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2004
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors® . Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, 2017
  • The Best Doctors in America Best Doctors Inc, 1998-2016
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. William Bolger, Dr. William Bolger, MD, Dr. W Bolger, Dr. William E Bolger