Summary

Hand surgery is the focus of Dr. Craig Williams's practice, with 41 years of experience treating stenosing tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis. He performs hand and wrist surgery, trigger finger release, and open carpal tunnel surgery. Dr. Williams practices orthopedic surgery and hand surgery and is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

He completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital and trained at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He sees patients at locations in Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Highland Park, and Glenview, Illinois, and speaks Polish and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Williams 4.83 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 41 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Polish, Spanish
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Craig Samuel Williams has 6 locations

Illinois Bone And Joint Institute

900 Rand Rd Ste 200Des Plaines, IL 60016
Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Illinois Bone And Joint Institute

9000 Waukegan Rd Ste 200Morton Grove, IL 60053
Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Illinois Sports Medicine And Orthopedic Surgery Center

9000 Waukegan Rd Ste 120Morton Grove, IL 60053
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Illinois Bone And Joint Institute

1919 Skokie Valley RdHighland Park, IL 60035
Mon7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

Ravine Way Surgery Center Llc

2350 Ravine Way Ste 500Glenview, IL 60025
Mon7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Glenbrook Hospital

2100 Pfingsten RdGlenview, IL 60026

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41 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Polish, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Des Plaines , ILAlgonquin , ILAlgonquin , ILDes Plaines , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Drake University Iowa Medical School Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Craig Samuel Williams

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Amita Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Devoted Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • State Farm
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Zenith - Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Craig Samuel Williams has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Craig Samuel Williams has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Hand Surgery
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Craig Samuel Williams holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Williams' NPI number is 1689629859.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Craig Williams speak?
Dr. Craig Williams speaks Polish and Spanish.
Does Dr. Craig Williams accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Craig Williams has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Craig Williams affiliated with?
Dr. Craig Williams is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Williams?
You can find contact information for Dr. Craig Williams here on Vitals.
Is Dr. Craig Williams accepting new patients?
Dr. Craig Williams is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Craig Williams's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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