Susan Williams, MD
Treatment & Services
- Diabetes Care and Treatment
- Diabetes Center
- Kidney Stones: Oxalate-Controlled Diet
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bone Disorders
- Calcium Disorders
- Diabetes
- Fasting Hypoglycemia
- Goiter
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Malabsorption
- Malnutrition
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Metabolic Diseases
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disease
- Reactive Hypoglycemia
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
- Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Nodule
- Turner Syndrome
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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Dr. Williams is on staff of the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. She earned her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, a master's degree in nutrition from the University of Rhode Island; and served as an officer, nutrition professional and reservist in the U.S. Air Force. She completed medical school at Wright State, residency at Kettering Medical Center and a fellowship in clinical nutrition and metabolism at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Williams is board-certified in nutrition, obesity medicine, internal medicine, and bone densitometry; and is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists and is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist. She is an associate professor of clinical medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and an associate professor emeritus at the Wright State University School of Medicine.
Dr. Williams has served as the chair of certification for the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, guest editor and speaker for the National Osteoporosis Foundation, and has served in official capacities with the State and National American College of Physicians, and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Her professional honors include being elected into fellowship into the American College of Nutrition, American College of Physicians, Alumni Fellow of Kansas State University, and Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology.
Her areas of research include metabolic bone disease and vitamin D deficiency, and has been credited with identifying and defining the first treatment protocols for bariatric osteomalacia. She continues to publish articles and book chapters, and her research has been presented at national and international meetings.
Currently she is serving on the board of directors of Ohio River Region of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Arts & Sciences at Kansas State University, and continues to teach, mentor, investigate, publish, and lecture in her areas of expertise.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2010
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
Cleveland,
OH USA
2007
Residency - Kettering Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Kettering,
OH USA
2006
Medical Education - Wright State University School of Medicine
Dayton,
OH USA
2003
Internship - Malcolm Grow Medical Center
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Andrews AFB,
MD USA
1988
Graduate School - University of Rhode Island
Food Science and Nutrition
Kingston,
RI USA
1986
Undergraduate - Kansas State University
Music Education
Manhattan,
KS USA
1979
Additional Training
- Cleveland Clinic Education Institute Distinguished Educator Level I Certificate-2011
- LEAD: Leadership Enhancement and Development Program
American College of Physicians-2009 - Academic Medicine Elective
Wright State University School of Medicine-2001 - Lieutenants Professional Development Course
Department of the Air Force
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio-1989 - USAF Dietetic Internship, Malcolm Grow USAF Medical Center
Military Airlift Command
Washington, DC-1988 - Military Indoctrination for Medical Service Officers
82nd Training Wing
Sheppard Air Force Base, Texax-1987 - Special Duty, United States Naval War College
United States Air Force
Newport, Rhode Island-1987 - United States Naval War College
International Sea Power Symposium
Newport, Rhode Island-1987
Professional Highlights
- Selected: USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, The National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Washington, DC&
- One of the first Internists to be elected Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology
- Appointed: Dean’s Advisory Council, College of Arts & Sciences, Kansas State University
- Appointed as full-time staff to the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism – 2012
- Published Text: DXA Primer for the Practicing Physician: A Case-based Manual for Understanding and Interpreting Bone Densitometry; that was rapidly recognized as an authoritative text on the subject and translated into several languages
- Appointed to the inaugural Board of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
- President of the Ohio River Region, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- Chair, Certification Council, International Society for Clinical Densitometry
- Direct Commission, United States Air Force
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Bone and mineral metabolism, metabolic bone disease, malabsorption and malnutrition in adults, medical bariatrics, clinical nutrition, human nutrition, teaching, mentoring, and writing for publication
Awards & Honors
- Fellow, American College of Endocrinology
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Fellow, American College of Nutrition
- Voluntary Faculty Award, Wright State University School of Medicine
- Nurses' Choice Award, Departments of Nursing, Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, Ohio
- Helen L. Popoway Resident Research Award, Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, Ohio
- E.W. Kettering Scholar
- Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Memberships
- The Obesity Society
- The Endocrine Society
- American Society for Nutrition
- American Diabetes Association
- International Society for Clinical Densitometry
- American Society of Bone and Mineral Research
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Research & Publications
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258 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
46 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
It's obvious with these Virtual Visit the providers don't look at your chart or review the reason for your visit ahead of time. This was a F/U visit.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
On the visit, I was informed at this visit by the physician that she is no longer seeing diabetic patients. What a surprise so half of my visit nothing I wanted to discuss was reviewed. I'll need to find another physician immediately.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
I'm so fortunate to have such an awesome Dr.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
Dr Susan was excellent in explaining my lab results and condition. She is very knowledgeable and answered my questions. I felt at ease with her. She is an excellent doctor!
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
Dr Susan was professional and very caring and compassionate.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Excellent doctor and staff!!
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024
This comment applies across the board....but I don't want to fill out a 100 question quiz.She's great. The quality of her care is great. 10/10 would recommend, and I am a Physician
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
Dr. Williams is an amazing person. I am sad that she has been re-assigned
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023
Dr. Williams thoroughly explained my situation and listened to my concerns
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
Dr. Williams was excellent. She took her time and explained things clearly. She conducted a thorough history and sssessment, and discussed a mutual plan of care.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
Dr Williams was well prepared and very thorough.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
Communication with Dr. Williams is awesome
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
Dr. Williams does a complete catch-up with all my Dr reports and stays on top of my medical concerns
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
One of best doctors I've ever had!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
Dr Williams is one of the most professional physicians that I have encountered on CCF staff. She answers all questions, never rushes you and is a beautiful personality.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023
Dr. Williams is an unusually good listener. She asks a lot of questions and listens carefully to the answers without judging.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023
Dr Williams was great
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023
Dr. Williams is one of the best doctors in the Cleveland clinic affiliation! She educated me in my condition I have and guided me in the Direction needed.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023
Visit went smoothly, and I had a good conversation with Dr. Williams
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
Dr. Williams is an excellent listener and very supportive
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
I arrived a few minutes earlier and the doctor was able to see me ahead of my appointment. Thanks
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023
Dr. Susan Williams is absolutely excellent!
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2023
Extremely pleased with the time the doctor spent with me as well as her intuitive questions to help provide me with guidance.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023
She's a wonderful Doctor
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
The Dr was very caring and thorough
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
Dr. Williams is wonderful. Very kind, smart, supportive & encouraging. She has been my Dr now for several yrs & I've always been treated with kindness & respect. Dr. Williams is a rare gem, Cleveland Clinic is lucky to have her!
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023
Dr. Williams was very friendly and professional. She was very polite, helpful and made you feel like family not just a number.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023
It was a good meeting. Reasonably on time, the doctor was prepared, and the meeting was thorough and efficient.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
I appreciate Dr. William's personal approach so much.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023
It's always a pleasure to speak with Dr Williams. She's through and professional.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023
Dr Williams is awsome
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2023
Dr. Williams was wonderful! I wish I had seen her years ago.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023
Very good health experience, service, care, and wisdom was provided and was greatly appreciated. Dr. S. Williams is the best! Thank you!
Reviewed on May 31, 2023
Dr. Williams is AMAZING! Her advice has helped me tremendously.
Reviewed on May 30, 2023
She was nice, but not worth traveling 5 hours for. She was hesitant to answer my questions because of not having all the information but did not ask me for much information despite seeing I had a binder full of it.
Reviewed on May 25, 2023
This was without a doubt the MOST pleasant, patient, and informative doctor I gave EVER encountered. She seemed to be genuinely interested in my concerns which had been ignored by others. She offered alternative solutions as well. I LOVE this doctor!!!!!!!
Reviewed on May 25, 2023
I had a good experience with Dr. William. She talk about my Illness and listen to me about what I was going through .
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
I appreciated how well Dr. Williams analyzed my records and Gave me direct answers to my questions regarding care. This appt. was for a second opinion and after seeing Dr. Williams I chose to follow with her and Cleveland Clinic for their expertise in Endocrinology.
Reviewed on May 19, 2023
I come to Cleveland Clinic because of Susan Williams. From the beginning, I felt I was in the most competent hands on the planet. She's professional, caring, knows her stuff!!!!
Reviewed on May 19, 2023
I describe good, because in person is always better than video. However, it also saves a seven hour round trip drive -- which is highly appealing. That said, Dr. William is well worth the seven hour drive.
Reviewed on May 17, 2023
Dr. Susan Williams is the best doctor in the world! She helped me to lower my blood sugar, control diabetes, and cares of my overall wellbeing. She is the reason the I rely on prestigious Cleveland Clinic for the rest of my life!
Reviewed on May 17, 2023
I respect Dr. Susan Williams!
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023
The video appointment provided the opportunity for me to get an appointment sooner than I would have for an in-person appointment. Dr. Williams took the time to go over my medications and supplements and was very helpful to me by recommending some changes.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Williams provided me with an explanation about symptoms that made more sense than any of my other doctors were able to provide.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Susan Williams is an outstanding physician. I read her biography prior to my visit and was very impressed. She identified several things that will greatly improve my health and strengthen my bones. She is happy to share her knowledge. She is very kind and has a great bedside manner.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
See previous comments. Dr. Susan Williams is the best. She put me back on the right track. Many thanks!