Dr. Noel N. Williams, MD | Philadelphia, PA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Noel Williams is a surgeon with expertise in surgery and other specialties, bringing 45 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine. Dr. Williams provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Williams practices at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating obesity and sleep apnea conditions. His surgical expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy and hernia repair procedures. Patients have given Dr. Williams an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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4.5

22 Ratings
45 years of experience
44 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 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

4.5

22 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 20 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Dr. Noel Williams is an amazing surgeon and person! He takes the time to talk with you and cares about his patients. Having surgery with him was not a concern at all. Trust him wholeheartedly and would recommend him to anyone. Amazing experience.

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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

December 8th, 2017

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I was having INTENSE pain pretty much daily several years ago , which I thought was just a nasty effect of being pregnant and post pregnancy (it started during pregnancy and continued for 2 years post pregnancy ) . my GP suspected something more and sent me to see a specialist. after much research I chose Dr, Noel Williams. I am SOOOOOO glad I did. You see, I used to work in the medical field and saw that there were quite a few doctors who SEEMED to know what they were doing but really could not care less about their patients. Because of this I am HIGHLY selective when choosing a doctor.( so selective that my GP is over a hour away because I have full trust in him and he is worth the drive....like I said.....selective ) Dr Williams figured out my issue immediately. I needed my Gallbladder removed. He got me in very quickly for both my consult and surgery. I was told to not lift ANYTHING for 3 days post surgery. To be quite honest, I COULD HAVE if I wanted to, I had ZERO pain post… surgery, didn't even need tylenol.I will forewarn you, during my consult, he came off as a very dry person, but extremely knowledgeable . He gave me all info I needed. Normally I have a million questions written down, but I never had to ask anything. He covered every single thing I needed to and didn't need to know. I was COMPLETELY informed of what was wrong, why it happened, what the next step was and what to expect post surgery. I do have 3 very small scars on my abdomen, but they ended up as keloids which has NOTHING to do with DR williams. Had I not developed keloids, I have no doubt I wouldn't even be able to find the scars. Even as keloids, I can only find them because they are ever so slightly raised. I feel he is HIGHLY COMPETENT and I refer anyone I know to him. He does amazing work and is super smart and knows all the latest procedures . I would not hesitate to return to him for any issue he could treat.So to sum this up, he is AMAZING. If you are looking for coddling and hand holding, you may not get it here (who knows, if I needed it, he may have offered it...lol) but if you want a fantastic surgeon who TRULY KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING....then this is your doctor!!

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

January 18th, 2016

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He changed my life and I have and will continue to 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

September 17th, 2015

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Not only is he a caring doctor but he also has a great sense of humor.

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

July 9th, 2014

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DR WILLIAMS SAVED MY LIFE HE AND HIS MEDICAL STAFF IN THE HOSPITAL WERE EXCELLENT I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE

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

July 10th, 2013

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Wait time was insane for both pre-op and day of surgery. But the actual procedure went fine, clearly professional.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

November 30th, 2010

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

3400 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Tel: (215) 662-4000

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3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 4WPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Tel: (215) 349-8222

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Noel Norman Williams, MD	Alycia So	David Loren	Walker Lyons
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.2 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English, Korean
Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA
Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine	Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania	Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Dr. Noel Norman Williams holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Williams' NPI number is 1770510679.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Noel Williams affiliated with?: Dr. Noel Williams is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
Does Dr. Noel Williams accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Noel Williams accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Noel Williams's office located?: Dr. Noel Williams's office is located at 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Is Dr. Noel Williams accepting new patients?: Dr. Noel Williams has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Noel Williams speak?: Dr. Noel Williams speaks English.

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