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title: "Riley Children's Taps Douglas Graham for Top Physician Role"
description: "Douglas Graham, MD, PhD, will lead pediatrics at Riley Children's and IU School of Medicine, succeeding Wade Clapp after nearly 20 years."
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date_published: 2026-08-08T02:15:35.559Z
date_label: August 8, 2026
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# Riley Children’s Health Appoints Douglas Graham as Physician-in-Chief

*Riley Children’s Health, part of [Indiana University Health](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/hospital/493037), has named [Douglas Graham, MD, PhD](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/person/103765229), as its new physician-in-chief, according to an Aug. 7 news release.*

In addition to his role at the Indianapolis-based children's hospital, Dr. Graham will serve as chair of the department of pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Graham succeeds Wade Clapp, MD, who served in both capacities for almost two decades.

## Sources

- [Becker's Hospital Review](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/riley-childrens-taps-physician-in-chief/)

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