William Stigall

Dr. William Stigall, MD, is an Adjunct Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Dallas. He is also an attending physician in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Cook Children’s Hospital, where he serves as Vice President, Chief Research Officer, and Medical Director of the Human Research Protection Program.

Education:

• Masters of Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
• Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Fellowship, St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center
• Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• MA in Philosophy, University of Dallas
• Pediatric Chief Resident, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• Pediatric Residency, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• MD, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• BBA, The University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Stigall’s work bridges clinical practice with philosophical inquiry, focusing on bioethics and the philosophy of medicine. His expertise stems from both his medical career and advanced philosophical training, enabling interdisciplinary perspectives on ethical dilemmas in healthcare.

At the University of Dallas, he contributes to the Philosophy program, while maintaining active clinical and administrative roles at Cook Children’s Hospital. Office hours are available by appointment in the Braniff Graduate Building #340.