Biography of TMA President William W. Hinchey, MD

William W. Hinchey, MD, San Antonio
President
Texas Medical Association
2007-2008

 

 

A native of San Antonio, Dr. Hinchey is a graduate of Texas Tech University and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology. He served as Chair of pathology and Chief of anatomic pathology for The Baptist Health System as well as Director of residency rotations at Baptist Medical Center for several years.

Currently, Dr. Hinchey supervises outpatient surgical pathology services for Ameripath South Texas, and he is Assistant Clinical Professor of pathology at UT-San Antonio.

Dr. Hinchey is involved in many professional and social organizations. Before his election as the 142nd president of the Texas Medical Association, he served as chair of the TMA Board of Trustees and as a member of the TMA Council on Socioeconomics.

Dr. Hinchey has been a strong advocate for physicians and patients on issues such as fair reimbursement from health insurance companies and state and federal health programs, tort reform, adequate support for medical education at all levels, and public health. Locally, Dr. Hinchey is involved with such community and social organizations as the San Antonio Medical Foundation and the Texas Cavaliers.

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Last Updated On

May 17, 2017

Originally Published On

March 23, 2010