Research Interests
- Breast cancer clinical trials
- Surgical management after neoadjuvant therapy
- Reducing breast cancer disparities
- High-risk patients
- Male breast cancer
- LGBTQ+ health
- Surgical education
Education
- Fellow, Breast Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 2021-2022
- Resident, General Surgery, Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA, 2014-2021
- Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2016-2018
- MD, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2009-2013
- Master's in Education, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2007-2009
- BA, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, 2003-2007
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery - Surgery
Memberships
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- Member, Fellows-Young Attendings Subcommittee, 2021-present
- Annals of Surgical Oncology Social Media Committee, 2022-present
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Member, Breast Fellows Working Group, 2021-present
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American College of Surgeons
- Associate Fellow and Resident Representative, Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter, 2022-present
- Association of Academic Surgery
- Association for Surgical Education
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
- Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance
- Member, Medical and Scientific Advisory Council, 2022-present
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Surgery, Philadelphia Magazine, 2023-2025
- Kroll Family Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2021-2022
- Administrative Chief Resident, Department of Surgery, Lankenau Medical Center, 2020-2021
- Outstanding Scientific Presentation Award, American Society of Breast Surgeons, 2018
- Owen H. Wangasteen Excellence in Research Award, American College of Surgeons, 2017
- Surgical Education Research Fellowship, Association for Surgical Education, 2017
- Anna Elizabeth Fleer Surgery Research Award, Department of Surgery, Lankenau Medical Center, 2015, 2016, 2018
- Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, Lankenau Medical Center, 2015
- G.C. Engel Intern of the Year Award, Department of Surgery, Lankenau Medical Center, 2015
- Dean’s Award in Medical Humanities, Drexel University College of Medicine, 2013
- Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished High School Educators, School District of Philadelphia, 2008
- Michelle Kayal Memorial Scholarship Research Award, Franklin & Marshall College, 2007
Patient Comments
Very good experience in light of a recent diagnosis of stage 1 breast cancer
I think Dr Williams is just outstanding. He is a wonderful doctor. I wouldn't want anyone else. The office help and nurses are excellent.
Very thorough and thoughtful attentuin
Dr. Williams is always very professional, present and personable! He shows empathy, compassion and a deep sincerity.
Doctor Williams I can't say enough he help me with so many fears I had going into all my treatments he showed he really care about me getting better and really made it important to keep my appointments and make sure I take my medicine he always took time to hear and understand me and comfort me about the best decision him and the staff will make for me I am so thankful to all