William A Wooden MD James E. Bennett Professor of Surgery (American)

Head & Neck

Professor of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University

545 Barnhill DrIndianapolis, IN 46202
Phone+1 317-944-5000

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Summary

William Wooden, MD, is a plastic surgeon located in Indianapolis, IN, with subspecialty expertise in head and neck procedures. He completed his medical education at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1984, followed by a residency in surgery at Emory University School of Medicine from 1984 to 1989. He further specialized with a residency in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery in 1989-1990, and plastic surgery at UPMC Medical Education from 1990 to 1992. Dr. Wooden is experienced in areas such as skull base, endocrine, facial plastic, reconstructive surgery, head and neck microvascular reconstruction, and lower extremity reconstruction. His publications have addressed various topics including melanoma management and microsurgery education. He is also recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been acknowledged by Indianapolis Monthly from Castle Connolly.

Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1990 - 1992
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1989 - 1990
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1989
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1984

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Certifications & Licensure

IN State Medical License 2005 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1992 - 2009
PA State Medical License 1990 - 1998
GA State Medical License 1988 - 1997
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification FirstNet (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

On the implications of shifting Hepatitis B vaccine policy for surgical patients.
George S Corpuz, Angad S Sidhu, Daniel J Konig, Jennifer F Waljee, William A Wooden
Vaccine. 2026-06-15
ASO Visual Abstract: National Evaluation of the Management of Melanoma Patients with Multiple Positive Sentinel Lymph Nodes.
Tyler P Robinson, Kristen N Kaiser, Brian Ruedinger, John Hyngstrom, Theodore F Logan
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-01-01
National Evaluation of the Management of Melanoma Patients with Multiple Positive Sentinel Lymph Nodes.
Tyler P Robinson, Kristen N Kaiser, Brian Ruedinger, John Hyngstrom, Theodore F Logan
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-01-01

Journal Articles

Patient-Reported Outcomes and Factors Associated with Patient Satisfaction After Surgical Treatment of Facial Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Sarah E Sasor, Julia A Cook, Michael W Chu, Sunil S Tholpady, William A Wooden, Adam C Cohen, JAMA

Press Mentions

Same-Day Outpatient Procedures May Be the Future of Hip, Knee, and Other SurgeriesOctober 22nd, 2022
Want Better Surgical Results? Get Patients to Step UpMay 21st, 2019
How to Prevent and Treat a SunburnJuly 9th, 2018