William P Cheshire, Jr., M.D.

  1. Neurologist

Departments

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

William P. Cheshire, M.D., is a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, who evaluates and treats trigeminal neuralgia and disorders of the autonomic nervous system.

Dr. Cheshire received his artium baccalaureus in biochemical sciences cum laude from Princeton University, his Master of Arts in bioethics summa cum laude from Trinity International University, and his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his neurology residency and pain fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Cheshire leads the Program in Professionalism & Values at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville in collaboration with colleagues across the Mayo Clinic enterprise. He has also chaired the Medical Ethics Committee at Mayo Clinic and is a past president of the staff. The neurology residents and fellows recognized him as teacher of the year in 2015. Nationally, Dr. Cheshire is a past president of the American Autonomic Society, past chair of the Autonomic Nervous System Section of the American Academy of Neurology, past chair of the Grievance Committee of the American Academy of Neurology, associate editor of Clinical Autonomic Research, and has served as a guest editor for Autonomic Neuroscience.

  1. Autonomic reflex testing
  • Autonomic nervous system disorders
  • Neuroethics
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Jacksonville, Florida

  1. 2001
    MA - Bioethics summa cum laudeTrinity International University
  2. 1992
    Fellow - Pain ManagementUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  3. 1991
    Resident - NeurologyUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  4. 1988
    Internship - MedicineWest Virginia University
  5. 1987
    MDWest Virginia University
  6. 1982
    AB - Biochemical Sciences cum laudePrinceton University

Certifications

  1. 2011
    Autonomic DisordersUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
  2. 1994
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Educator of the YearChristian Medical & Dental Associations
  2. 2016
    Teacher Recognition AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
  3. 2015
    Teacher of the Year for 2015Department of Neurology
  4. 2012
    Best DoctorsBest Doctors in America
  5. 2010
    Senior FellowThe Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  6. 2009
    America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  7. 2005
    A. Kurt Weiss Lectureship in Biomedical EthicsUniversity of Oklahoma School of Medicine
  8. 2004
    Teacher Recognition AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
  9. 2004
    FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
  10. 2001
    Graduated Summa Cum LaudeTrinity International University
  11. 2001
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 2001
    FellowThe Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  13. 1983
    MemberSociety of the Cincinnati
  14. 1982
    Graduated Cum LaudePrinceton University
  15. 1978
    ValedictorianWalter Hines Page High School
  16. 1977
    First Place Science Fair Award in Behavioral SciencesNorth Carolina Student Academy of Science

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    FellowScientific Session, American Autonomic Society
  2. 2022 - present
    NeuroSAE Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  3. 2016 - 2018
    PresidentAmerican Autonomic Society
  4. 2016 - 2018
    ChairMCE AskMayoExpert Knowledge Content Board - Ethics
  5. 2015 - 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic Clinical Ethics Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  6. 2015 - 2018
    Vice ChairEthics Education Subcommittee, Mayo Clinical Ethics Council, Mayo Clinic Committees
  7. 2015 - 2019
    ChairMedical Ethics Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  8. 2015 - 2019
    MemberEnterprise Ethics Practice Committee
  9. 2015 - 2021
    ChairGrievance Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  10. 2015 - present
    Associate DirectorProgram in Professionalism and Values
  11. 2014
    PresidentOfficers & Councilors of Staff, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  12. 2014
    MemberEthics Ebola Task Force
  13. 2013 - 2020
    MemberBoard of Governors, American Autonomic Society
  14. 2013 - 2016
    ChairClinical Affairs Committee, American Autonomic Society
  15. 2013 - 2019
    MemberMedical Ethics Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  16. 2012 - 2019
    ChairCollaborative Nexus Roundtable Group
  17. 2012 - 2015
    Associate DirectorProgram in Professionalism and Ethics
  18. 2011 - 2019
    ChairEthics Committee, Christian Medical and Dental Association
  19. 2011 - 2021
    DirectorClinical Neurophysiology Laboratory, Department of Neurology
  20. 2010 - 2022
    Senior FellowCenter for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  21. 2009 - 2012
    Scientific Program ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
  22. 2009 - 2021
    MemberGrievance Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  23. 2008 - 2009
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Neurological Association
  24. 2008 - 2013
    ChairEducation Assessment Subcommittee, Education Committee, Department of Neurology
  25. 2008 - 2009
    MemberSearch Committee for Executive Director, Trinity International University
  26. 2008 - 2013
    Assistant Program DirectorNeurology Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  27. 2007 - present
    FellowAmerican Neurological Association
  28. 2007 - 2012
    Consulting SpecialistUnited Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
  29. 2007 - 2008
    MemberInternational Consensus Committee on Orthostatic Hypotension, Orthostatic Intolerance, and Syncope, American Autonomic Society
  30. 2006
    Abstract ReviewerCenter for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  31. 2006
    MemberCenter for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  32. 2006 - 2010
    Consultant in NeuroethicsCenter for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  33. 2006 - 2008
    MemberOne Mayo Neurology Initiative, Department of Neurology
  34. 2006 - 2012
    ChairNeuroethics Working Group, Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  35. 2006 - 2011
    MemberAuthor Panel, Clinical Autonomic Testing, American Academy of Neurology
  36. 2006 - 2009
    FellowCenter on Nanotechnology and Society
  37. 2006 - 2009
    MemberCenter on Nanotechnology and Society
  38. 2006 - 2008
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Neurology
  39. 2006 - 2007
    ChairGenomics Education Planning Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  40. 2006 - present
    MemberInternational Neuroethics Society
  41. 2005 - present
    MemberEthics Section, American Academy of Neurology
  42. 2005
    MemberFlorida Adult Protective Services Team
  43. 2004 - 2006
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Academy of Neurology
  44. 2004 - 2009
    MemberEducation Technology Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  45. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Scientific Affiliation
  46. 2004 - present
    MemberAdvisory Council, Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  47. 2004 - present
    FacultyNeurology Education Program, Department of Neurology
  48. 2004 - 2007
    Nominations ChairAutonomic Nervous System Section, American Academy of Neurology
  49. 2004 - 2007
    MemberAutonomic Nervous System Section, American Academy of Neurology
  50. 2004 - 2006
    Director of Biotech EthicsCenter for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  51. 2004 - 2007
    Board MemberCenter for Bioethics and Culture
  52. 2004 - 2006
    MemberNortheast Florida Bioethics Forum
  53. 2004 - 2005
    MemberBioethics Curriculum Committee, University of North Florida
  54. 2003 - 2006
    MemberScientific Session, American Autonomic Society
  55. 2003 - 2004
    Associate DirectorCenter for Bioethics and Culture
  56. 2003 - 2004
    MemberTask Force on Graduate Medical Education in Ethics and Humanities, Subsection addressing ACGME Professionalism core competency, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
  57. 2002 - present
    MemberEthics Committee, Christian Medical and Dental Association
  58. 2002 - 2004
    ChairAutonomic Nervous System Section, American Academy of Neurology
  59. 2002 - 2004
    FellowCenter for Bioethics and Human Dignity
  60. 2002 - 2004
    MemberCommittee on Sections, American Academy of Neurology
  61. 2001 - 2005
    MemberAmerican Society for Bioethics and Humanities
  62. 2000 - 2002
    Vice ChairAutonomic Nervous System Section, American Academy of Neurology
  63. 2000 - 2011
    MemberChoir, Church of the Redeemer (Anglican)
  64. 1999 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Autonomic Neuroscience
  65. 1996 - 2000
    SecretaryAutonomic Nervous System Section, American Academy of Neurology
  66. 1994 - 2007
    MemberExecutive Committee, Autonomic Nervous System Section, American Academy of Neurology
  67. 1994 - 1996
    ChairEducation Committee, Autonomic Nervous System Section, American Academy of Neurology
  68. 1994 - 1995
    MemberNeurology Database Committee, Neurology Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  69. 1993 - 1999
    MemberPatient Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  70. 1993 - 1994
    MemberReport Card Task Force, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  71. 1992 - 2010
    DirectorAutonomic Reflex Laboratory, Department of Neurology
  72. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
  73. 1989 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  74. 1989 - 1991
    MemberResidency Education Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology
  75. 1982 - 1983
    VolunteerCarrier Clinic
  76.  
    MemberSection on Headache and Facial Pain, American Academy of Neurology