Susan Williams, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.444.3474
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bone Disorders
- Calcium Disorders
- Diabetes
- Diabetes - Management
- Fasting hypoglycemia
- Goiter
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Kidney Stones: Oxalate-Controlled Diet
- Malabsorption
- Malnutrition
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Metabolic Diseases
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disease Description
- 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
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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58 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
40 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023
This was a second opinion and Dr. Wil was very kind
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023
Dr. Williams is wonderful!! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an endocrinologist. She explains things very clearly, and gives me positive feedback on the progress I have made and is very encouraging.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023
Dr. Williams is very caring and pleasant to talk with.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023
Dr Williams is a wonderful dr
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
Dr William's Office Manager/ Assistant is fabulous & professional. Excellent communication skills, keeps Patient informed & strives toward resolution. Remarkable employee.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
Dr Williams concern for patient success is felt by this patient. Teaches, answers questions, supports and offers suggestions. So appreciated.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023
Dr. Williams is great!
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
*Dr. Williams has a very pleasant demeanor.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
*Dr. Williams did not rush us through.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022
Dr Williams goes above and beyond to my thyroid and hypoglycemia issues. No other endocrinologist has gone to the level that. Dr Williams has done the past 6 yrs while I continue to fight stage IV cancer.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022
Dr. Williams saved me from a lifetime of being on synthetic thyroid.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022
Dr Williams is an excellent practitioner- kind and thoughtful; brings a wealth of experience and is very knowledgeable. She was patient with questions/discussion and allowed me to come to my decision about care. Stellar doctor!
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2022
Dr. Williams is an excellent, caring physician.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2022
Dr Williams is OUTSTANDING
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2022
Great, Clinic, Dr and staff
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2022
Dr. Williams put my mind at ease with my concerns. She didn't rush the appt and listened to what I asked and answered my questions. Very rare in Healthcare today.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022
Dr Williams listens plus teaches and explains things.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2022
Nursing staff were friendly and courteous and efficient. Dr. Williams reviewed my bone scan results, answered my questions and was caring.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2022
I felt that the care provider was dismissive of my concerns. She could not answer several of my questions about an endocrine concern and was supposed to be an endocrinologist.
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2022
Dr Williams has created a trusting relationship with me! I trust her completely!
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2022
Dr Williams is amazing.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
Dr. Susan Williams is an excellent doctor. She ALWAYS listens and encourages questions. We are SO glad that we found her. Respectfully, Be v Lavin.
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022
Dr Williams was incredibly kind, beyond helpful; I am so grateful to have met her.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
They are the best. Dr. Williams is awesome.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
Dr. Williams is great.
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2022
Dr. Williams is a great Dr. VERY engaging!!
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2022
Wonderful Doctor!!
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2022
She is a excellent doctor very blessed to have her
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022
Dr. Williams is always very professional and has a great "bed side manner"
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2022
Dr Williams was very professional and explained everything. She was very caring and kind.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2022
The Dr.was very thorough with test results and explained everything. I would recommend her.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022
Dr. Susan Williams is an excellent doctor who cares about her patients, Her instructions to me were clear and always target my overall well-being while treating my medical problem, She is very knowledgeable and kind, One of the best doctors at the Clinic, I feel lucky to be retaken care by Dr, Williams.
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2022
I was thrilled with Dr. Williams and the visit. I already referred a friend to her and that friend has an appointment in a couple of week. Dr. Williams was thorough and I love her approach with nutrition. Rave reviews for the whole process, many thanks!
Reviewed on May 25, 2022
Dr. Williams is amazing, her knowledge and expertise has helped my immensly.
Reviewed on May 3, 2022
Dr. Williams is a fabulous doctor and I'm fortunate to have her as my endocrinologist!
Reviewed on May 3, 2022
Dr. Susan Williams is in a class by herself. Amazing doctor. Worth the 7 hours round trip.
Reviewed on May 2, 2022
It is like she was talking down to me.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2022
I was very pleased with Dr Susan WilliamsFriendly, precise, knowledgeable, and caring.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2022
*Dr. Williams is an excellent physician.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2022
Met face to face for first time. Really liked her demeanor and professionalism. I've had a few docs who are condescending and talk down to patients.