Summary

Dr. William Hawkins is an oncologist and surgical oncologist who brings over three decades of experience to cancer care. He completed his medical degree at State University of New York at Stony Brook and pursued his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1999. Dr. Hawkins furthered his expertise through a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2001, one of the nation's leading cancer treatment centers. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Hawkins practices in Charleston, South Carolina, where he focuses on treating complex gastrointestinal cancers. His expertise includes caring for patients with duodenal cancer and stomach tumors. He also treats illeal cancer, which affects the small intestine. Dr. Hawkins performs diagnostic imaging procedures such as CT scans of the abdomen and specialized CT enterography to evaluate the digestive system. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 31 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

William Hawkins

86 Jonathan Lucas Street Hollings Cancer Center, 3rd FloorCharleston, SC 29425

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Med School: State University of New York at Stony Brook Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Cooper Medical School Of Rowan University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by William Hawkins

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan\xa0
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)\xa0
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health\xa0
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare\xa0
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

William Hawkins has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

William Hawkins has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Hernia
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Cell Adenoma
  • Liver Diseases
  • Liver Removal (Hepatectomy)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Melanoma
  • Oncologist
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Diseases
  • Skin Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

William Hawkins holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2001.

Residency

Completed their residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1999.

Medical School

Graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1995.

NPI Number

William Hawkins' NPI number is 1538187257.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does William Hawkins accept my insurance?
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Is William Hawkins accepting new patients?
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What languages does William Hawkins speak?
William Hawkins speaks English.
Where is William Hawkins's office located?
William Hawkins's office is located at 86 Jonathan Lucas Street Hollings Cancer Center, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC, 29425.

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