Summary

Dr. Craig Williams is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, bringing over four decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. With 41 years in the field, Dr. Williams has developed extensive expertise in treating complex hand and wrist conditions. He is fluent in Polish and Spanish, allowing him to serve patients from diverse communities.

Dr. Williams practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Highland Park, and Glenview. He is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and maintains a strong focus on treating conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and arthritis of the hand. His surgical expertise includes hand and wrist surgery, trigger finger release procedures, and open carpal tunnel surgery. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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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
  • 2 board certifications
  • 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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Dr. Craig Samuel Williams, MDDr. Vivek Mohan, MDDr. Rolando Izquierdo, MDDr. Scott T Ferry, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
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4.9 
41 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Polish, Spanish Speaks Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Des Plaines , ILSchaumburg , ILAlgonquin , ILRockford , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University of Illinois Med School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
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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

Where is Dr. Craig Williams's office located?
Dr. Craig Williams's office is located at 900 Rand Rd Ste 200, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.
Is Dr. Craig Williams accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Craig Williams speak?
Dr. Craig Williams speaks Polish and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Williams?
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Does Dr. Craig Williams accept my insurance?
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