William Carey, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.7000
- Desk:
- 216.444.6885
- Fax:
- 216.445.5477
Treatment & Services
- Abnormal Liver Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Evaluation of Hepatobiliary Malignancies
- Gastrointestinal Exams
- General Hepatology
- Hepatology
- Management of Hepatobiliary Malignancies
- Outpatient Care
- Sclerotherapy
- Variceal Band Ligation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Ascites
- Autoimmune Chronic Hepatitis
- Bile Duct Diseases
- Biliary Disorders
- Cirrhosis
- Diseases of the Liver Biliary Tract and Pancreas
- Drug Induced Liver Disease
- Encephalopathy
- End Stage Liver Disease
- Esophageal Varices
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Disease
- Liver-Biliary Tract Disease
- Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Portal Hypertension
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Wilson Disease
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After graduating from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Dr. Carey completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in nephrology at Presbyterian Hospital in San Francisco. He also completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
He is Past-President of the American College of Gastroenterology, and is active in many other professional groups, including the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is a delegate to the American Medical Association.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1976
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Gastroenterology
Rochester,
MN USA
1976
Fellowship - Institute of Medical Sciences
Nephrology
San Francisco,
CA USA
1974
Residency - Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center
Internal Medicine
San Francisco,
CA USA
1973
Internship - Harborview Medical Center
Rotating Internship
Seattle,
WA USA
1969
Medical Education - Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
1968
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
biliary disorders, biliary tract disease, drug induced liver disease, end stage liver disease, Endoscopy, Eval and management of Hepatobiliary Malignancies, general hepatology, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and liver disease, hepatology, liver, liver and biliary tract disease, Liver Disease, Liver Transplantation, liver-biliary tract disease, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis
Awards & Honors
- Past-President, American College of Gastroenterology
- Editorial Board, Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
- Editorial Board, Practical Gastroenterology
- Delegate, American Medical Association House of Delegates
- Master, American College of Gastroenterology
- Samuel Weiss Award, American College of Gastroenterology
- Fellow, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Research & Publications
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161 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 | |
| Listens | 4.3 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
29 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Dr Carey is very personable, attentive and very detailed at providing top notch care. His attention to my needs is very obvious. I appreciate him to no end
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Dr Carey is absolutely the reason I have the quality of life I do today. I appreciate Dr Carey very much
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
Thank you for an experienced doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
Although I have not seen Dr. Carey in 6 months, he still remembered my face. Amazing!
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023
I think Dr Carey is one of the best doctors ever.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2023
Love Dr Carey
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2023
Dr. Carey is excellent in making sure that I, as the patient is informed. He has always asked if I understood or had any questions about his decisions while I was on the virtual visit. He would ask me to repeat back the meaning of something that he told me so that he would know that I had the proper understanding. I haven't had that from my medical care physicians in my area.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023
I have always received the best of care from all staff's providers. I trust my life with this care & recommend to all who need your services.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2023
Dr. Carey is very clear and concise in speaking with me. I appreciate that.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2023
Have the greatest respect for Dr. Carey .. Very nice man, excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2023
Dr.Carey did not come off as pleasant. Said my diagnosis was vanilla and that I needed to do my homework. Was a piece of paper with multiple diagnosis on it and he marked 3.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023
Dr. Carey was professional and caring. He was informative of my condition and answered all questions we had.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023
Felt very comfortable with and confident In my doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023
Dr. Carey has been everything I have ever wanted in a Dr. He listened, showed care/concern, answered questions and put me at ease right away. He has been amazing even though I have what I consider to be a scary condition.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023
Please don't ever let Dr. Cary retire
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Carey is excellent. Very kind, empathetic and patient as I explained to him all of the health problems I have been facing recently.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
Dr Carey is outstanding in every way
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022
Dr. Carey was very concerned as to my MRI results from Lima Memorial. Took immediate action concerning my health & after explaining things to me & asking what I wanted, he referred me to the Cancer Team at Cleveland Clinic, who, in returned, called 2 hours later that same day to set me up an appointment with Dr. Kwon. I saw him 1 week later. Because of Dr. Carey's advise, I now feel secure in my treatment of the liver cancer.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022
Dr. Carey does a great job thankful for seeing him
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022
Dr. Carey seems eminently qualified and I have great confidence in him. I would certainly recommend him.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2022
I have the upmost respect and gratefulness for my Dr. Wm Carey. I is very assuring that the best is being done for me and complicated my personal care of myself. Also he always asked if I have any questions concerning my health matters and gets me to open up and talk. I really feel comfortable with him.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
My experience was very good. The physician's knowledge and caring was evident.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022
Dr Carey is a amazing doc as well as his course of treatment
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022
The woman that helped me set up the visit was great as well as Dr carey
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2022
Dr. Carey was understanding and took time to explain when I had questions. I appreciate all the time and work involved,
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
Dr. Carey was very well prepared for my visit from Columbus. He was reassuring, kind, understanding. His bedside manner was the best in all my years with any physician I've ever seen..
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2022
My experience with Dr. Care was excellent . I am referring to past experiences in trying to get in touch with a doctor whether a primer or specialist is Fair at best.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2022
Dr. Carey has always been fantastic to work with. Dr. Carey is always concerned for my welfare, appreciative of my concern for my condition, and genuine when he and chat casually. I drive 3 hours twice a year for my care at the Clinic and once a year to meet with Dr. Carey. Regardless of the time or distance involved I will continue to work with Dr. Carey because I know that I'm receiving first rate care.
Reviewed on May 17, 2022
Dr. Ford was excellent!