Dr. Adam Williams
Overview
I was drawn to heart surgery for many reasons, but most importantly it is because we really help people live longer and provide a better quality of life. I enjoy getting to know my patients and helping them understand their disease and the options for treatment. At Duke Health, we have an extraordinary team that is committed to bringing the highest quality cardiac surgery to our patients. We provide cutting-edge therapies to treat all aspects of heart disease, ranging from minimally invasive transcatheter valve replacement to traditional bypass surgery to life sustaining extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. I strive to provide the best care for my patients so they can get back to living a healthy lifestyle after surgery.
Dr. Williams is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Williams has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Cancer Center
I am a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. I initially trained and practiced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this time, I served one year on a forward surgical team in Iraq. Following this service, I practiced for 13 years as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 2018, I joined the faculty at Duke University and now serve as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and delivering the highest quality of cancer care. I am dedicated not only to treating and curing your cancer, but also providing you with the highest quality of life. Operations for cancers within the abdomen are a serious undertaking, and I am committed to making sure that they are performed with the highest level of expertise. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Ehab Hanna is a General Surgeon in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Hanna is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Sinus Cancer, Turbinectomy, and Endoscopy.
UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
Marco Patti is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Patti is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adam Williams
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adam Williams?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Adam Williams by calling their office at 919-681-1300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Adam Williams a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adam Williams is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Dissection, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adam Williams specialize in?
While Dr. Adam Williams is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Adam Williams participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adam Williams has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Adam Williams's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Adam Williams accept my insurance?
Dr. Adam Williams accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-1300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).