Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Christopher D. Willey

Radiation Oncology
UAB Women And Infants Center
1700 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
19
conditions
UAB Women And Infants Center
1700 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Christopher Willey is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Willey is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 110 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Willey is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in AL

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Alabama Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UAB Women and Infants Center
1700 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Trial of an Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device vs. Usual Care for Head and Neck Lymphedema
A Randomized Trial of an Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device vs. Usual Care for Head and Neck Lymphedema
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

110 Total Publications

Small-RNA Profiling Links 5'-tRNA Halves to Post-therapeutic Disease Persistence and Poor Patient Survival in Glioblastoma.
Small-RNA Profiling Links 5'-tRNA Halves to Post-therapeutic Disease Persistence and Poor Patient Survival in Glioblastoma.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: July 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher D. Willey

Is Dr. Christopher D. Willey a top-rated expert for Glioblastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher D. Willey is classified as an Elite expert for Glioblastoma, 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. Christopher D. Willey specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher D. Willey is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Christopher D. Willey participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher D. Willey has published 110 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher D. Willey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher D. Willey accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher D. Willey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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