Walter M. Whitehouse, Jr., MD
#23: 1999-2000
Dr. Walter M. (“Mac”) Whitehouse, Jr., was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He received his undergraduate education at Ohio Wesleyan University and then attended the University of Michigan Medical School. Following graduation in 1973, he completed residency in general surgery at the University of Michigan. His early interest in vascular surgery was stimulated and supported by the mentorship of Dr. James Stanley and Dr. William Fry during his residency. He continued his training at the University of Chicago, serving as Dr. Christopher Zarin’s first vascular fellow.
Following his fellowship, he returned to Ann Arbor to join the faculty at the University of Michigan, where he is currently a Clinical Professor of Surgery. Establishing a private practice at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor in 1985, he provided leadership in the evolution of vascular surgery as a specialty at that institution and was instrumental in establishing the Michigan Heart and Vascular Institute. He is currently Chairman of the Department of Surgery and recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the St. Joseph Mercy Health System.
A well-rounded and busy clinical vascular surgeon, his areas of particular interest include cerebrovascular disease, and visceral and lower extremity arterial occlusive disease. Dr. Whitehouse is the author of approximately 100 articles and book chapters and is a member of many regional and national surgical societies. He has received a number of awards recognizing his teaching excellence.
Dr. Whitehouse and his wife, Rosanne, have two sons, Brian and Shaun. He enjoys sailing, photography, tennis, and golf.
