Overview
Dr. Brett Williams was born and raised in Comanche, Oklahoma, a small town in southern Oklahoma where almost everyone made their living by farming, ranching or in the oil industry. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in l978 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Psychology. He graduated from medical school at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in l982 and completed his general surgery residency at Cornell University in 1987 and his cardiovascular and thoracic surgical fellowship at State University of New York in Brooklyn in l990. After graduation, he had multiple opportunities to join practices in large metropolitan areas as well as university settings. However, he was intrigued by the “Last Best Place” and ultimately decided to establish his practice in Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery in Great Falls, Montana in September 1990. He has provided continuous coverage in these specialties since that time. During those 28 years, Dr. Williams has championed innovations in surgical technique and technology to be able to provide state of the art care with surgical outcomes that consistently lead the region and the nation. Some of the innovations that were introduced by Dr. Williams to Central Montana include off pump coronary artery bypass grafting procedures, complex mitral valve repair, complex aortic root reconstruction and valve preservation, transmyocardial laser revascularization of the heart, minimally invasive valve surgery, minimally invasive coronary artery revascularization, surgical correction of atrial fibrillation, minimally invasive vascular surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery. He was one of the first surgeons to provide outpatient treatment with endovascular laser therapy for varicose veins. Dr. Williams is Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Dr. Williams is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3000 15th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405
Cmsc LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brett A. Williams
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Is Dr. Brett A. Williams a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett A. Williams is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery Disease, 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. Brett A. Williams specialize in?
While Dr. Brett A. Williams is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Brett A. Williams accept my insurance?
Dr. Brett A. Williams accepts most major insurance plans, including Health Care Services Corporation and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 406-454-2171 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Williams isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Williams isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Williams isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Pleural EffusionDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Williams isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Williams isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)