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Accepting New Patients
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Accepting Virtual Visits
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Biography
Dr. Edwin F. Williams III attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He began medical school at the State University of Buffalo School of Medicine and received his Doctor of Medicine in 1986. From 1986 to 1987 Dr. Williams completed his graduate internship in surgery at SUNY Health Sciences Center in Syracuse, New York.Following this he completed his residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck from 1987 – 1991. During his head and neck surgical training in Syracuse, Dr. Williams developed a strong interest in plastic surgery of the face, head and neck. With a further desire for training in this area he pursued a fellowship through the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructing Surgery at the University of Illinois in Chicago from 1991 – 1992. During this year of training his entire experience consisted of cosmetic and reconstruction surgery of the nose, eyes, face and neck. Upon returning to the Northeast and beginning his practice in Albany, New York, Dr. Williams has continued to be actively involved in teaching facial plastic and reconstruction surgery to the residents of the Albany Medical Center and as former Chief of the Section of Facial and Plastic Reconstruction Surgery at Albany Medical Center where he recently received academic appointment of Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery. With an active involvement in lecturing and medical education, he continues to make presentations to various medical associations, and has had numerous articles and chapters published in various major journals and textbooks. Dr. Williams is double-board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology and he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. With his active involvement in Continuing Medical Education, Dr. Williams has qualified for the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award.
Languages
- English
Education
- Cornell University (Grad. 1982)
- State University of New York at Buffalo (Grad. 1986)
Other Specialties
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Areas of Expertise
- Rhinoplasty
- Face-lift
- Blepharoplasty
Awards & Recognitions
- Physician Recognition Award in Continuing Medical Education - American Medical Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society - State University of New York School of Medicine
- Academic Achievement Award - Highest Cumulative GPA, Department of Animal Sciences - Cornell University
- Graduating Honors and Distinction - Graduation Thesis and GPA above 3.5 - Cornell University
- First Annual-Physician of the Year Award - The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation
Publications & Research
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Dr. Williams and his staff are wonderful. Very professional and so caring and helpful when you have questions. I am so happy with the outcome and people can’t believe how great it looks.
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May 6, 2019