Dr. Craig S. Williams, MD | Des Plaines, IL | Orthopedic Surgeon

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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, and is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Williams practices orthopedic surgery and hand surgery at locations in Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Highland Park, and Glenview, Illinois.

He completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital and received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He speaks Polish and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Williams 4.83 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.8

24 Ratings
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

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

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Dr. Williams' Ratings and Reviews

4.8

24 Ratings with 10 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Wonderful Doctor!

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April 24th, 2024

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Dr Williams is what every doctor should be. He excels in knowledge of his specialty, communicates well and patiently, and really cares about what’s best for his patients. Have seen him 4-5 times with one surgery and each time was perfect!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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January 19th, 2021

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Dr. Williams gives his patients his full attention and really listens to his patients concerns.

March 6th, 2019

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Dr. Williams was really a fantastic surgeon. You cannot even tell that my wrist was ever broken.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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October 23rd, 2018

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Great communicator and diagnostician. Explains all options. Recomend him.in a heartbeat.

October 2nd, 2018

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Dr. Williams is an exceptional orthopedic surgeon. When injured my wrist, the first orthopedic surgeon indicated the only option was to fuse the wrist. I then did more research and came upon Dr. Williams as a wrist specialist. He indicated there were numerous options available and ultimately performed a surgical procedure that has been exceptionally successful, allowing me to continue to play golf and other activities. He is the best!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 16th, 2017

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Dr Craig williams is a caring doctor who gives you the best advice and care that you can get he did a great job with my surgery.I had both right and left hands done. After surgery he was very good to my husband how everything went. My husband said he is a class act doctor we we're both very happy?. Thanks

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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May 11th, 2017

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Wish i would've chose him for my surgery

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Flexible scheduling

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September 26th, 2014

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I will always be thankful to Dr Williams for all he did on both wrists and my right elbow it was years ago and still no pain in my elbow hollered

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 13th, 2013

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Great doctor, great staff. He runs behind BUT it's because he spends his time with his patients. I have never felt rushed. Answers all my questions and make sure I understand what's going on. Been going to him for quite some time now and I highly recommend him!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 27th, 2013

Illinois Bone And Joint Institute

900 Rand Rd Ste 200Des Plaines, IL 60016

Tel: (847) 375-3000

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Illinois Bone And Joint Institute

9000 Waukegan Rd Ste 200Morton Grove, IL 60053

Tel: (847) 375-3000

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Illinois Sports Medicine And Orthopedic Surgery Center

9000 Waukegan Rd Ste 120Morton Grove, IL 60053

Tel: (847) 213-5444

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Illinois Bone And Joint Institute

1919 Skokie Valley RdHighland Park, IL 60035

Tel: (847) 375-3000

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Ravine Way Surgery Center Llc

2350 Ravine Way Ste 500Glenview, IL 60025

Tel: (847) 832-1555

Mon7:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Glenbrook Hospital

2100 Pfingsten RdGlenview, IL 60026

Tel: (847) 657-5800


Dr. Craig Samuel Williams, MD	Dr. Geoffrey S Van Thiel, MD	Dr. Sean Daniel Odell, MD	Dr. Michael J Harvey, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (24 Ratings)	4.8 (149 Ratings)	4.1 (27 Ratings)	5 (89 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	11 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, Polish, Spanish	Speaks English
Des Plaines , IL	Rockford , IL	Elk Grove Village , IL	Algonquin , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine	Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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

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

Medical License

Position	State	Year	Status
Medical Doctor	Illinois	2026	Expired

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.

Hayden Patrick Baker
Sports Medicine
7 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(0)
Kimberly Lynne Howard
Nurse Practitioner
| Chicago, IL
(0)
John Collin Krebs
Sports Medicine
7 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(0)
Caroline Elinor Vonck
Sports Medicine
7 Years Exp | New York, NY
(0)
Nathan John Lee
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
8 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(0)
Dr. Zeeshan Mohammad Izharul Baqui, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
10 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(0)
Dr. Jonathan Michael Tresley, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
17 Years Exp | Downers Grove, IL
(0)
Dr. Zachary C Hanson, MD
Hand Surgery
8 Years Exp | Wichita, KS
(0)
Dr. Steven Tyler Lanier, MD
Plastic Surgery
14 Years Exp | Glenview, IL
(1)
Dr. Robert Samuel Goldberg, MD
Hand Surgery
39 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(23)

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Which hospitals is Dr. Craig Williams affiliated with?: Dr. Craig Williams is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
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.
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.

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