An expert in the field of Pediatrics, Dr. Randall Caldwell built his career on the foundation of being a servant leader.
Dr. Caldwell, a 1964 graduate of Southport High School, had three brothers who attended Southport as well: Jerry (‘65), Jim (‘69), and Rick (‘74). After graduation, Dr. Caldwell earned his BA in Chemistry from IU Bloomington 1967 and his MD from the IU School of Medicine in 1971. While attending, Dr. Caldwell was honored with the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Award, an award that recognizes medical students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and engagement, and foster an inclusive culture that transforms the ideals of inclusion, diversity, and equity.
Professionally, Dr. Caldwell completed pediatric residency at Riley Children’s Hospital from 1971-1973. He served in active duty in the US Naval Medical Corp from 1973-1975, being stationed at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and the US Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, FL. He served as an US Naval Reserve from 1967-2008.
Dr. Caldwell then moved to a faculty position at IUSM in the Pediatric department and the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Caldwell was professor of pediatric Cardiology from July of 1978 to January of 2021. He was chief of the division of pediatric cardiology. As Medical Director, Dr. Caldwell established the Pediatric Heart Transplant Program at Riley Children’s Hospital in 1988. Under his direction, the Riley Children’s Hospital at IU Health was ranked 5th in the nation by US News and World in 2020. Dr. Caldwell also served as President of the IU Health Academic Health Center.
In addition to his professional life, Dr. Caldwell strives to give back through his personal life. He served as an elder at Castleview Baptist Church and has been Chairman of the Elder Board at Brookville Community Church from 2019 to present. Dr. Caldwell serves on the board for Samantha’s House, a philanthropic organization that renovates homes for children with disabilities. He is also a board member of the Yeshua society, an organization that helps individuals in breaking addictions and returning to society. Through all his professional and personal success, Dr. Caldwell credits his wife, Sherry Caldwell, for making “everything possible.”
Together, Dr. Caldwell and his wife of 53 years have five children and eleven grandchildren living in five different states. In his recent retirement, Dr. Caldwell looks forward to traveling and spending time with his family