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Title Chief, Infectious Disease, Quality and Safety
Department Infectious Disease
Primary Location Weston Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Healthcare Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Consultation
  • Infectious Disease Treatment
  • International Travel Related Preparation
  • Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) Health
  • Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy
  • Solid Organ Transplant
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • AIDS
  • Arthritis
  • Ascariasis
  • Bacteremia
  • Bone Infection
  • Bone Marrow Transplant Related Infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Cardiac Device Infections
  • Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection
  • Cellulitis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chlamydia Trachomatis
  • Defibrillator Infections
  • Encephalitis
  • Endocarditis
  • Eosinophilia
  • Fever
  • Fever in Transplant Recipients
  • General Infectious Diseases
  • General Infectious Transplant
  • General Outpatient Infectious Disease
  • Giardiasis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Herpes
  • Histoplasmosis
  • HIV
  • Hospital Acquired Infections
  • Infective Endocarditis
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • International Travel Related Diseases
  • Joint Infection
  • Kidney Infections
  • Measles
  • Meningitis
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
  • Mycobacterial Infections
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis
  • Neurologic Infections
  • Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacteria (ASB)
  • Pharyngitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
  • Prosthetic Joint Infections
  • Reye's Syndrome
  • Sepsis
  • Septic Arthritis
  • Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
  • Smallpox
  • Solid Organ Transplant Related Infections
  • Sore Throat
  • Spinal Infections
  • Staphylococcus Aureus Infections
  • Strep Throat
  • Surgical Site Infections
  • Syphilis
  • Transplant Infections
  • Tuberculosis
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Ventricular Shunt Infections
  • West Nile Virus
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Biography

About Carla McWilliams, MD

Dr. McWilliams was born in Miami, Florida. She grew up on the Caribbean island of Nevis where she attended Medical University of the Americas.

She worked for Kaplan Medical in New York City as an Associate Director of Medical Curriculum. She created and edited medical board review materials including text books, question banks and online materials. Dr. McWilliams completed her medical residency at NYU Brooklyn Campus in New York City including serving as Chief Resident. She completed her Infectious Disease training at Northwell Health System (formerly North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System)where she also served as Chief Fellow.

Dr. McWilliams joined Cleveland Clinic Florida in 2016. She is currently the Chief of Infectious Disease, Quality and Safety for Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital. 

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2016

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Northwell Health
Infectious Disease
New Hyde Park, NY
2013

Residency - Lutheran Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Brooklyn, NY USA
2011

Internship - NYU Langone Brooklyn Campus

2009

Medical Education - Medical University of the Americas
Nevis, St. Kitts,
2006

Additional Training

  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine
  • Board Certified in Infectious Disease
  • HIV Specialist, American Academy of HIV Medicine

Professional Highlights

  • Professional educational materials

    MCWILLIAMS C. and Giaccio, D. USMLE Step 2 & 3 In Your Pocket, Kaplan Publishing, New York, New, York © 2013
  • Fischer, C. USMLE Step Three-Master the Boards (Content and Peer Reviewer), Kaplan Publishing, New York, New, York © 2012
  • MCWILLIAMS C. and Giaccio, D. USMLE Step 3 White Coat Pocket Guide Pocket Guide, Kaplan Publishing, New York, New, York © 2010
  • MCWILLIAMS C. and multiple authors, USMLE Step Three Online Question Bank, Kaplan Medical Test Prep and Admissions, New York, New, York © 2009
  • MCWILLIAMS C. and multiple authors, USMLE Step Two Online Question Bank, Kaplan Medical Test Prep and Admissions, New York, New, York © 2008
  • Fischer, C. and Faselis, C., USMLE Step Two CK Lecture Notes, Internal Medicine (Content and Peer Reviewer), Kaplan Medical Test Prep and Admissions, New York, New, York © 2008
  • Cvetnic W., Pino E., Koerner C., and MCWILLIAMS C., USMLE Step Two CK Lecture Notes, Pediatrics, Kaplan Medical Test Prep and Admissions, New York, New, York © 2008
  • MCWILLIAMS C. and multiple authors, USMLE Step Two PowerPoint Presentations for DVD Lecture Series (Contributing Author and Editor), Kaplan Medical Test Prep and Admissions, New York, New, York © 2007

    Peer Reviewed Publications and Posters

    CARLA MCWILLIAMS MD, Susan Condon, Rebecca M. Schwartz, Christine C Ginocchio. Incidence of Extended Spectrum β Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia Isolates That Test Susceptible to Cephalosporins and Aztreonam by the Revised CLSI Breakpoints. Journal of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Doi:10.1128/JCM03613-13, Published April 30th, 2014
  • CARLA MCWILLIAMS MD, Kourosh Golestany, MD, Rohit Sharma, MD, Golali Nejati, MD, Anna Cyrus-Murden, MD, MPH and Dmitri Kirpichnikov, MD. Correlation of admitted nursing home residents’ hospital length of stay and vitamin D levels. Department of Internal Medicine, Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA (http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/6313/html) Vol 1, No 3, October 2011
  • Oikonomou KG MD, MCWILLIAMS C, MD Moussa MM MD. Oerskovia Species Bacteremia in a Diabetic Patient. J Global Infectious Disease. 2018 April-June. PMID 29910574.
  • Rojas E MD, Gillenwater S MD, Rivas A MD, Wulff L MD, Kaur J MD, Gonzalez M MD, De Armas Y MD, MCWILLIAMS C MD, Martinez F MD, Bejarano P MD, Hadah A MD. Incidental Pulmonary Cryptococcocus in an Asymptomatic Liver Transplant Patient. American Thoracic Society Meeting, 5/22/19, Dallas Texas 
  • CARLA MCWILLIAMS MD, Orly Hadar MD, Amy Van MS. Factors Associated with Positive Follow Up Blood Cultures in Gram Negative Septicemia. 10/3/19. IDSA Annual Meeting, Washington DC
  • Nicholas Brozzi, Jaime Hernandez-Montfort, Edward Noguera, CARLA MCWILLIAMS, Cedric Sheffield, Steven Minear, Jeffrey Jacobs, Viviana Navas, Mauricio Velez, Robert Cubeddu, Jose L Navia "Successful mobile extracorporeal member oxygenator for COVID-19 severe respiratory failure" Journal of Cardiac Surgery Case Reports, December 2020
  • Gilda Portalatin, Jodi Ann Chin, Brian Foster, Kevin Perry, CARLA MCWILLIAMS "Daptomycin Induced Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia" Cureus Feb 2021
  • Suma Thomas, Divyang Patel, Barbara Bittel, Kathy Wolski, Qiuqing Wang, Anirudh Kumar, Zachary Il'Giovine, Reena Mehra, CARLA MCWILLIAMS, Steve Nissen, Miliand Desai "Effect of High Dose Zinc and Ascorbic Acid Supplementation vs. Usual Care on Symptom Length and Reduction Among Ambulatory Patients with SARS-Co-V-2 Infection" JAMA Open Network April 2021
  • Paul C Cremer, Prof Antonio Abbate, MD, Kristin Hudock MD, CARLA MCWILLIAMS MD, Jinesh Mehta MD, Prof Steven V. Chang et al "Mavrilimumab in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia and systemic hyperinflammation (MASH-COVID): an investigator initiated, multicenter, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial" The Lancet Rheumatology March 2021
  • Jesus Villa, Tejbir Pannu, CARLA MCWILLIAMS, Chandra Kizer, Raul Rosenthal, Carlos Higuera, Preetesh Patel"Results of Preoperative Screening for COVID-19 Correlate with the Incidence of Infection in the General Population-A Tertiary Care Experience" Journal of Hospital Practice March 2021

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

Awards & Honors

  • The Jose M Muniz Best Teaching Faculty Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Florida 2017-2018
  • Clinician of the Year Award 2019, Women’s Professional Staff Association, Cleveland Clinic Florida
  • Clinician of the Year Award 2020, Cleveland Clinic Florida Professional Staff Association
  • Excellence Award Q1 2021, Cleveland Clinic Florida Quality and Safety
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 1/9/2023, Dr. McWilliams has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

93 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

17 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

I have multiple providers at the Cleveland Clinic. All of my visits have been of the utmost care, consideration and concern for my health and well being.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024

Conversation was excellent. The Dr was very concerned about my condition and ordered the proper tests. I was very impressed

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Great Doctor, answered all my questions, a lot of information!

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

Dr McWilliams heard my concerns and responded to relieve my anxiety

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024

Dr. McWilliams is incredible. Not only has she taken great care of my health, but also she is lovely to speak with at every appointment. It's rare to find a doctor that combines such personal touches and care for a patient as a person with outstanding quality of medical care. I highly recommend becoming her patient!

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024

Dr. McWilliams has always been very attentive to my Health needs one of the best doctors I ever seen.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. McWilliams has been caring to me, my condition was unexpected, but she has made me comfortable to handle situation when there is problem. She is truly a wonderful doctor, and I appreciate her.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

Dr. McWilliams provided a thorough review of my tests, made plenty of time for my questions, and was so kind. Thank you.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

Dr. McWilliams is wondering, she is caring and comforting.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023

The Dr treated me with respect and I felt humanity in healthcare

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023

Can't say enough level of respectInwas given The Dr took her time to explain and answer all our concerns

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2023

Dr McWilliams is a professional infectious disease physician. She is thorough, empathetic, caring and very intelligent. I would highly reccomend her.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

Always a great experience with Dr.McWilliam

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2023

It doesn't matter if I do telemedicine or personal visit Dr. McWilliams is just plain AWESOME ! She goes out of her way to make sure all my questions are answered. She takes her time with me and listens to what I tell her.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

She is the best

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2023

Dr. McWilliams and staff are very professional.

Reviewed on May 11, 2023

Dr. Mc Williams is a skilled physician who deeply cares for her patients. She listened to my needs and concerns. She discussed various treatments options with me. She is an excellent doctor.

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