Dr. Ruth D. Williams, MD | Wheaton, IL | Ophthalmologist | US News Doctors

Overview

Dr. Ruth D. Williams is an ophthalmologist in Wheaton, Illinois and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. She received her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Ruth D. Williams has expertise in treating glaucoma surgery, retinal detachment, glaucoma, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Ruth D. Williams accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat severe and complex eye and vision problems, including cataracts, glaucoma and detached retinas. Their surgeries include laser retina surgery, refractive surgery and lens replacement operations.

Subspecialties

Glaucoma Related

Retinal Disease

Doctor's Details

Patient Awards

  • Makes time for patients

    Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Patient Experience

Very Positive

(4/5)

16 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Very Positive

(4/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Very Positive

(4/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Very Positive

(4/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Excellent

(5/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Very Positive

(4/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Positive

(3/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Williams

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare Fee for Service data (which does not include Medicare Advantage), each scale below indicates the number of patients treated relative to other doctors who treat the same condition. Note that this doctor may treat patients who are not covered by Medicare and are therefore not included in this analysis. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss.

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Secondary membranaous cataract surgerySecondary membranaous cataract surgery is performed to treat clouding of the lens after cataract removal

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Age-related macular degenerationAge-related macular degeneration is an eye condition that can cause central vision loss as you age.

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

2015 N Main St, Wheaton, IL, 60187

(630) 668-8250

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

Where does Dr. Williams practice?

Doctor’s Office

Wheaton Eye Clinic Ltd.

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Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

California Pacific Medical Center

Residency, Ophthalmology, 1987-1990

West Suburban Medical Center

Internship, Transitional Year, 1986-1987

Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center

Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Ophthalmology

Certified in Ophthalmology

CA State Medical License

Active through

IL State Medical License

Active through 2026

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

AAO Fellow

Publications

To sell or not to sell: considerations when evaluating private equity acquisitions.

Frini Makadia, Jacob Roskam, Ruth D Williams

Visual Acuity Screening in Older Adults.

Ruth D Williams

Medicare Payments and Physician Sex in Ophthalmology.

Ruth D. Williams

Creation of the American Board of Ophthalmology The Role of the American Medical Association

Ruth Williams

Comprehensive Adult Medical Eye Evaluation Preferred Practice Pattern® Guidelines

Robert S. Feder, Timothy W. Olsen, Bruce E. Prum, C. Gail Summers, Randall J. Olson, Ruth Williams, David C. Musch

Primary Angle Closure Preferred Practice Pattern® Guidelines

Bruce E. Prum, Leon W. Herndon, Sayoko E. Moroi, Steven L. Mansberger, Joshua D. Stein, Michele C. Lim, Lisa F. Rosenberg, Steven J. Gedde, Ruth D. Williams

Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Preferred Practice Pattern(®) Guidelines.

Bruce E. Prum, Lisa F. Rosenberg, Steven J. Gedde, Steven L. Mansberger, Joshua D. Stein, Sayoko E. Moroi, Leon W. Herndon, Michele C. Lim, Ruth D. Williams

Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Suspect Preferred Practice Pattern® Guidelines

Bruce E. Prum, Michele C. Lim, Steven L. Mansberger, Joshua D. Stein, Sayoko E. Moroi, Steven J. Gedde, Leon W. Herndon, Lisa F. Rosenberg, Ruth D. Williams

Glass ceiling?

Ruth Williams, H Dunbar Hoskins, Flora Lum

2012 NC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Annual Meeting

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Dr. Williams' office is located at 2015 N Main St, Wheaton, IL. View the map.
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat severe and complex eye and vision problems, including cataracts, glaucoma and detached retinas. Their surgeries include laser retina surgery, refractive surgery and lens replacement operations. See all conditions on Dr. Williams' profile.

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Doctor's Details

Speaks English
Works at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

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