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Dr. Valerie Williams, MD

Dr. Valerie Williams, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Valerie Williams, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Edgewood, KY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 2002. She is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Thoracic Surgeons- Edgewood Cancer Center - St. Elizabeth Healthcare

1 Medical Village Dr Edgewood, KY 41017

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Williams specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Williams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Williams

4.5
8 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
88%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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My wife’s Gastroenterologist referred her to Dr. Williams for a surgical consult. We were advised Dr. Williams’ office would call to schedule an appointment. After about two weeks we had not heard from Dr. Williams so we called our referring Dr’s office and learned they would try again. They did and nothing happened. Apparently they tried one more time after that with no results so they advised that we should call Dr. Williams’ office instead of waiting for a callback. We called Monday 6/28/21 and the lady said they have the referral and normally do them on Fridays but she would give the Nurse a heads up. It is after 6pm on Friday 7/2/21 and we have heard nothing. We have never had this type of problem with any other medical office we have used. This is an FYI for people to consider.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2021
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After years of GERD and reflux suffering, I found Dr. Williams and the Linx device. She did testing and did surgery of hiatal hernia repair and implanted Linx. I’m 2 weeks post op and I couldn’t be happier. Dr. Williams has given me my life back. I could never thank her enough.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Linda – Dec 11, 2019
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After my own doctor wouldn't do anything to help me get off my PPIs I did research, which led me to Dr. Williams. She did all the tests to determine the best outcome for me which was a partial fundoplication. She told me best case would be I need to take a daily zantac and might not be able to eat some foods. Best case, in fact is, I can eat anything I want and I hardly take zantac. She gave me my life back and I can't thank her enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jess in Louisville, KY – Jun 15, 2019
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I made the biggest mistake of my life by choosing Dr Buckley to do my first lung cancer surgery. I was lucky Dr Williams took me as her patient and saved my life by taking care of the horrible mess I was left in by Mercy and Dr Buckley. She saved my life and I am only here because of her skilled hands
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Cincinnati, OH – Oct 13, 2018
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Excellent Doctor. She saved my life
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Valerie Williams, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Edgewood, KY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 2002. She is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Pennsylvania State University / Abington-ogontz Campus

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Thoracic Surgeons- Edgewood Cancer Center - St. Elizabeth Healthcare

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital

    1 Medical Village Dr
    Edgewood, KY 41017
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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