I will continue to provide the highest quality medical care, emphasizing a proactive, comprehensive approach to disease prevention and health management while nurturing and strengthening our physician-patient relationship. I want you to be completely satisfied with every aspect of your care.
How will the practice be different?
My current practice has nearly 3,000 patients and I am forced to limit the time needed to fully address all of your concerns. This practice change means appointments will start on time and I can spend more time with you. If a problem requires an extra 30 minutes of evaluation, I can accommodate you. I want to be your health advocate. My staff and I will assist you in scheduling all testing outside our office, and I will help you in the coordinating with hospitals and specialists.
Are you staying in the same office location?
Yes, we are in the same location until the summer of 2010. At that time we will be moving near Skypark and Madison.
Who will cover for you when you are not available?
My goal is to be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There will be infrequent occasions when I am out of town or otherwise unavailable. In these situations, a physician from my current call group will be delegated to cover for me. For practical reasons, I reserve the right to designate another qualified physician to perform any and all of my services should the need arise.
So I still need health insurance if I enroll with you?
Yes. My new medical practice will not take the place of your general health insurance coverage. My practice is a primary care and endocrine medical practice, not a health insurance program. You are advised to continue your HAS, PPO, Medicare or other insurance program.
Will my insurance still be billed for my office visits?
Yes. I will bill your insurance company directly for office visits and other medical services. If your insurance carrier plan requires a co-pay, I will collect it at the time of service. Office visit charges, with the exception of your Annual Wellness Exam, are not included in your annual fee.
What are Dr. Williams’ credentials?
- Undergraduate Degree: Ohio State University, 1987
- Medical Degree: Ohio State University, 1991
- Internal Medicine Residency: St. Mary Medical Center, UCLA College of Medicine, 1994
- Diplomat: American Board Internal Medicine, 1994
- Clinical Endocrinology Fellowship: Harbor UCLA, 1996
- Subspecialty Board Certification: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1997
- Director, Metabolic Bone Clinic, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1997-2000
- Clinical Faculty, Harbor- UCLA, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, 2001-2002
- Staff Endocrinologist, Medical Institute of Little Company of Mary, 2000-2001
- Head, Division of Endocrinology, Torrance Memorial Hospital, 2008
