Dr. William Evans, MD

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
Director, Children’s Heart Center Nevada | Las Vegas, NV

Dr. William N. Evans is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. He has been a cornerstone of pediatric cardiology in Nevada since 1980, when he established the Children’s Heart Center Nevada—now recognized as one of the region’s leading centers for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease.

A graduate of the University of California, Irvine (B.S., M.D.), Dr. Evans completed his pediatric residency and pediatric cardiology fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Over his four-decade career, he has served as Chief of Pediatrics and Chief of Staff at Sunrise Children’s Hospital, and holds active appointments at multiple hospitals across Southern Nevada.

Dr. Evans is board certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Academy of Pediatrics. His research interests include prenatal detection of congenital heart disease, vascular rings, situs abnormalities, and the history of pediatric cardiology. He has authored or co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters advancing the field of congenital heart disease.

As a member of the Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council, Dr. Evans contributes his deep expertise in congenital and genetic cardiac conditions, helping guide statewide initiatives to improve early detection, care coordination, and outcomes for children with rare and complex diseases.