William H. Mcallister
Expertise in
48
conditions
Expertise in
48
conditions

Overview

Dr. McAllister is a board certified neurosurgeon on the Virginia Peninsula who specializes in brain and spine surgery. He has a particular interest in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, brain tumors and robotic spine surgery. He is the co-medical director of the Radiosurgery Center at Riverside and helps perform many treatments on the Gamma Knife. He values honesty and has a straightforward approach to neurosurgical practice. Dr. McAllister proudly earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina. He then completed residency training in Neurosurgery at Loyola University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He received training in surgical treatment of spinal deformities at Rush St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. He also completed training in neurology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2001. Dr. McAllister was born in Norfolk and considers Tidewater his home. Outside of his neurosurgical practice he enjoys cycling, hiking, reading and being with his wife and two sons.

Dr. Mcallister is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Mcallister is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Graduate Institution

University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

Residency

Loyola University Chicago

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in VA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of Williamsburg
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
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  • PPO
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Piedmont
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Sentara Healthcare
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  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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Locations

Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Newport News
12200 Warwick Boulevard, 410, Newport News, VA 23601
Other Locations
Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Smithfield
19375 Benns Grant Boulevard, Smithfield, VA 23430

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.


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While Dr. William H. Mcallister is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Posterior Fossa Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, and Meningioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

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