"Bill served as my expert in a complicated medical case involving a death. Bill provide expert consultation, a written expert report, and deposition testimony. His expertise, professionalism, and cooperation were all second-to-none. He has a very confident demeanor, grounded in his deep knowledge and experience. His competence is undeniable. I highly recommend Bill as an expert witness."
- Tom Day
Egan, Flanagan & Cohen, P.C.
Dr. McGee supports attorneys with practical analysis, defensible opinions, and courtroom-ready medical clarity.
William T. McGee, MD, MHA, FCCM, FNCS, is a nationally and internationally recognized physician specializing in Critical Care Medicine and care of the hospitalized patient, with four decades of continuous clinical practice in high-acuity hospital and intensive care environments. He is widely regarded as a leading authority on patient safety, shock, sepsis, respiratory failure, vascular access, and complex ICU decision-making, bringing exceptional depth of expertise to both clinical care and medicolegal consultation.
Dr. McGee is a Professor of Medicine, Surgery, and Anesthesiology at the UMass Chan Medical School, where he has held numerous academic and leadership appointments over the course of his career. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine and has trained, mentored, and supervised generations of physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary ICU teams.
A graduate of Dartmouth College with a degree in Physics and Chemistry, Dr. McGee earned his Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College and later completed a Master of Health Administration at Clark University. His postgraduate training includes an Internal Medicine residency at Baystate Medical Center and a Critical Care Fellowship at St. Louis University/St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. He is board-certified in Critical Care Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and Internal Medicine.
Dr. McGee has been actively practicing in intensive care units since 1986, managing critically ill medical and surgical patients with conditions including shock, septic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), trauma, postoperative complications, nosocomial infections, and multi-organ failure. His clinical interests focus on functional hemodynamics, physiologic optimization, resuscitation strategies, and the safety of central venous access, areas in which his work has directly improved outcomes for millions of patients worldwide.
An accomplished investigator and scholar, Dr. McGee has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and abstracts, and has served as principal investigator or site investigator for numerous major clinical trials evaluating treatments for severe sepsis, MRSA pneumonia, ARDS, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. His research on central venous catheter placement has become foundational to modern patient-safety standards for this procedure.
Dr. McGee is the developer of the internationally adopted “Physiologic Optimization Program™,” a copyrighted algorithm published in the medical literature and distributed in 11 languages worldwide. He is also editor of the widely used Quick Guide to Cardiopulmonary Care, with more than 300,000 copies distributed globally.
In the medicolegal setting, Dr. McGee is a highly experienced expert witness who has testified extensively, providing clear, evidence- and experience-based opinions on standards of care, causation, ICU management, hospital safety, pharmaceutical and device-related complications, and critical illness outcomes. He is known for his ability to translate complex critical-care medicine into clear, defensible, and persuasive testimony for attorneys, judges, and juries.
Dr. McGee’s career reflects a rare combination of clinical excellence, training of next-generation physicians, academic leadership, patient-safety innovation, and trusted expert analysis, making him a valued authority at the intersection of medicine, healthcare systems, and the law.
Dr. McGee's Mission
Dr. McGee's mission is to bridge medical science and legal strategy, so attorneys gain trusted, practical insight that directly impacts outcomes and client advocacy.
William T. McGee, MD, MHA
Trusted guidance from a leader in medicine and the law.
Hello, I'm Dr. Bill McGee. My passion is translating rigorous clinical knowledge into clear, compelling legal analysis that empowers legal professionals. By combining frontline critical care experience with years of academic leadership, I help attorneys present cases with confidence and clarity.
I bring forty years of expertise as a physician, educator, and consultant in critical care and hospital medicine. My work has spanned high-intensity ICU environments, research, and academic roles across respected medical institutions. I've trained and mentored healthcare teams, authored more than 150 scientific publications, and led studies that have shaped modern patient safety and care delivery. Board-certified in several specialties, I've developed decision-support tools and educational guides that are used worldwide. In the medicolegal space, my focus is on providing fair, evidence-based opinions that attorneys can rely on to shape their case strategy. I take pride in clarifying complex subjects so that legal teams, juries, and judges fully understand critical medical aspects. My approach is friendly and approachable, and my goal is always to help you build strong, defensible arguments that support your clients. I value integrity, service, and the power of collaborative learning—qualities reflected in all my expert witness work.
Services Designed for Attorneys
Dr. McGee's services are designed for attorneys who require concise, authoritative input in cases involving medicine and law. As a medical expert, Dr. McGee supports analyses of causation, standards of care, liability, and patient safety. Through focused medical expert consulting, he helps streamline case preparation and strengthen courtroom presentation. Every report and testimony is experience and evidence-based, clearly structured, and accessible to all audiences involved in the legal process.
Dr. McGee provides medicolegal expert witness services across Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Washington DC, Chicago, and Denver.