Noel Williams, M.D.
About Noel Williams
Dr. Williams joined the Penn faculty in 1997. Under his leadership, the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Program has become the largest program in the Philadelphia region. Dr. Williams has been instrumental in the formation of a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach to treatment of severe obesity including surgery, anesthesiology and psychology. Dr. Williams specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the gastrointestinal tract with a particular interest in laparoscopic bariatric surgical procedures including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band, and sleeve gastrectomy. He performs robotic bariatric procedures as well. In addition, Dr. Williams has a clinical interest in diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and gallbladder.
Dr. Williams is board certified and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and England. He is also a fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Credentials and training
- NPI
- 1770510679 An NPI identifies a US provider. It does not establish current credentials or clinical quality.
- Bariatric surgery volume
- More than once a week
Accreditations
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Accreditation ABC
Listed procedures
- Adjustable Gastric Band
- Fobi Pouch
- Gastric Bypass
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Revision Surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
Hospital Affiliations
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Group Memberships
- ASMBS
- LAP-BAND
- SRC
Insurance Options
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- AmeriHealth
- CIGNA Health Care
- Family Health Partners
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Horizon BC/BS of New Jersey
- Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia, PA
- Keystone Mercy Health Plan, Inc
- Medicare
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Practice and contact
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Phone 215-615-7500
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