Mark R. Williams, M.D.
Pain Management , Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
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Mark R. Williams, M.D.
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Surgery Center at Sawgrass
180 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 210
Rochester, NY 14620
About Me
Certified Specialties
Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine - American Board of Anesthesiology
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor - Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2018 - 2018
Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Rochester School of Medicine. 2013 - 2017
Fellowship, Research, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2013
Fellowship, Research, Southend Hospital (United Kingdom). 2011 - 2012
Residency, Internal Medicine, Southend Hospital (United Kingdom). 2008 - 2011
Internship, Internal Medicine, North Middlesex University Hospital Trust (United Kingdom). 2007 - 2008
Education
MBBS | University College London (United Kingdom). 2007
Awards
Abstract awarded distinction of Best of Category for the Patient Safety category, March 2015.
Article was selected by the A&A Editorial Board as the Article of the Month for November 2018..
Research
Clinical Trials
Lead Researcher: Mark Williams
The University of Rochester is looking for adults 18 years and older with feet pain from diabetes to participate in a research study about a new investigational medication. We want to find out if it can treat foot pain from diabetes. If you are eligi...
Publications
Journal Articles
Philip, A; Williams, M; Davis, J; Beeram, A. et al.
Evaluating predictors of pain reduction after genicular
Utility of Perineural Steroids Post Radiofrequency Neurotomy.
Williams, MR; Poli, J.
Pain physician. 2019; 22(3): E246.
Ward DS, Williams MR, Berkenbosch JW, Bhatt M, Carlson D, Chappell P, Clark RM, Constant I, Conway A, Cravero J, Dahan A, Dexter F, Dionne R, Dworkin RH, Gan TJ, Gozal D, Green S, Irwin MG, Karan S, Kochman M, Lerman J, Lightdale JR, Litman RS, Mason KP, Miner J, O'Connor RE, Pandharipande P, Riker RR, Roback MG, Sessler DI, Sexton A, Tobin JR, Turk DC, Twersky RS, Urman RD, Weiss M, Wunsch H, Zhao-Wong A
Anesthesia and analgesia.. 2018 November 127 (5):1146-1154. Epub 1900 01 01.
Williams MR, Nayshtut M, Hoefnagel A, McKeown A, Carlson DW, Cravero J, Lightdale J, Mason KP, Wilson S, Turk DC, Dworkin RH, Ward DS
Anesthesia and analgesia.. 2018 March 126 (3):956-967. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ward DS, Williams MR, Turk DC, Dworkin RH, Sessler DI, Dexter F,
Anesthesia and analgesia.. 2017 August 125 (2):703-704. Epub 1900 01 01.
Williams MR, Ward DS, Carlson D, Cravero J, Dexter F, Lightdale JR, Mason KP, Miner J, Vargo JJ, Berkenbosch JW, Clark RM, Constant I, Dionne R, Dworkin RH, Gozal D, Grayzel D, Irwin MG, Lerman J, O'Connor RE, Pandharipande P, Rappaport BA, Riker RR, Tobin JR, Turk DC, Twersky RS, Sessler DI
Anesthesia and analgesia.. 2017 March 124 (3):821-830. Epub 1900 01 01.
Williams MR, McKeown A, Pressman Z, Hunsinger M, Lee K, Coplan P, Gilron I, Katz NP, McDermott MP, Raja SN, Rappaport BA, Rowbotham MC, Turk DC, Dworkin RH, Smith SM
The journal of pain.. 2016 November 17 (11):1137-1149. Epub 08/12/2016.
Smith SM, Amtmann D, Askew RL, Gewandter JS, Hunsinger M, Jensen MP, McDermott MP, Patel KV, Williams M, Bacci ED, Burke LB, Chambers CT, Cooper SA, Cowan P, Desjardins P, Etropolski M, Farrar JT, Gilron I, Huang IZ, Katz M, Kerns RD, Kopecky EA, Rappaport BA, Resnick M, Strand V, Vanhove GF, Veasley C, Versavel M, Wasan AD, Turk DC, Dworkin RH
Pain.. 2016 May 157 (5):1056-1064. Epub 1900 01 01.
Williams MR, McKeown A, Dexter F, Miner JR, Sessler DI, Vargo J, Turk DC, Dworkin RH
Anesthesia and analgesia.. 2016 January 122 (1):152-70. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gewandter JS, McKeown A, McDermott MP, Dworkin JD, Smith SM, Gross RA, Hunsinger M, Lin AH, Rappaport BA, Rice AS, Rowbotham MC, Williams MR, Turk DC, Dworkin RH
The journal of pain.. 2015 January 16 (1):3-10. Epub 10/23/2014.
Patil P, Williams M, Maw WW, Achilleos K, Elsideeg S, Dejaco C, Borg F, Gupta S, Dasgupta B
Clinical and experimental rheumatology.. 2015 33 (2 Suppl 89):S-103-6. Epub 05/26/2015.
Gewandter JS, McDermott MP, McKeown A, Smith SM, Pawlowski JR, Poli JJ, Rothstein D, Williams MR, Bujanover S, Farrar JT, Gilron I, Katz NP, Rowbotham MC, Turk DC, Dworkin RH
Pain.. 2014 December 155 (12):2714-2719. Epub 10/02/2014.
Gewandter JS, McDermott MP, McKeown A, Smith SM, Williams MR, Hunsinger M, Farrar J, Turk DC, Dworkin RH
Pain.. 2014 September 155 (9):1871-1877. Epub 06/30/2014.
Zimering JH, Williams MR, Eiras ME, Fallon BA, Logigian EL, Dworkin RH
Pain.. 2014 August 155 (8):1435-1438. Epub 04/24/2014.
Gewandter JS, Smith SM, McKeown A, Burke LB, Hertz SH, Hunsinger M, Katz NP, Lin AH, McDermott MP, Rappaport BA, Williams MR, Turk DC, Dworkin RH
Pain.. 2014 March 155 (3):461-466. Epub 11/23/2013.
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Patient Comments
Dr. Williams is superb! He is my favorite doctor. Always listens, and explains everything very well. He and the staff are remarkable
Aug 08, 2024
I appreciated that my history was read and they were ready to approach my care knowing my past treatments and move past and go forward. Very personable and caring. It was a very good experience compared to all my past treatment clinics.
Aug 05, 2024
Good
Jul 24, 2024
He saved my daughter's life by diagnosing and treating a physical problem when other Dr.s couldn't Find it for years.
Mar 21, 2024
Dr. Williams is very kind, professional and friendly, also very knowledgeable.
Mar 19, 2024
He is the best!
Mar 09, 2024
I would definitely recommend them
Mar 07, 2024
Good
Mar 03, 2024
Dr Williams is a very caring, concerned Dr. He always has the nicest bed side manner along with professionalism
Dec 01, 2023
The care provider listen and talked to me on a plan for action and involved me
Nov 19, 2023
Good.
Sep 06, 2023
Thanks!!!!
Aug 18, 2023
Dr Williams, has a bed-side manner that is comforting and calming. Direct eye contact and listens with intent. Very intelligent about many different concerns I had. Was able to answer questions that were related to procedures with him as well as procedures that are simultaneously related/non related. Excellent MD
Jul 28, 2023
Dr. Williams was polite, professional, knowledgeable, hands-on, and quite thorough. Love him!
Jul 18, 2023
Keep up the good work.
Mar 24, 2023
Dr Williams was very kind, and understood exactly what was ailing me. He took extra time to explain my options and came to a good conclusion.
Feb 03, 2023
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Williams! Very accommodating to me with my upcoming trip. Getting me a quick appt. For my injections. The doctor's administering theinjections were excellent, as well as, the care given in the pre-op with the staff there.
Nov 26, 2022
The doctor listens to all of my concerns and makes professional decisions on my health care. I trust him unconditionally.
Sep 12, 2022
Excellent provider experience with Dr. Williams and his MD - fellow.
Aug 19, 2022
Dr. Williams is exceptional. He explains thoroughly and we planned future care for my left shoulder.
Jul 29, 2022
Dr. Williams is one of the most compassionate care providers I've worked with and sympathetic pain management doctor I've ever spoken to.
Jun 12, 2022
Dr. Williams gave me hope and mental peace with the pain and diagnosis I have from a recent surgery. I wish there were more Dr's like him. He is very compassionate and very thorough. He really does care and listens to his patients from what I seen and experienced
May 28, 2022
He was very kind. He listened to my concerns and made me feel very comfortable.
May 26, 2022
Dr. Williams showed compassion, understanding for my condition. He was able to put me at ease and was able to explain me what procedure would help reduce my back pain.
Apr 15, 2022
To continue, we drive 90 miles as the need is specialized, and I have been very pleased
Mar 24, 2022