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Dr. Kenya M. Williams (Starks) MD

Dr. Kenya M. Williams (Starks) MD

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Dr. Kenya M. Williams (Starks) MD

Dr. Kenya M. Williams (Starks) MD

Overview

Dr. Kenya M. Williams (Starks) is an ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Kenya M. Williams (Starks) has expertise in treating cataract, visual impairment and blindness, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Kenya M. Williams (Starks) accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Kenya M. Williams (Starks) is highly recommended by patients.

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

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Doctor's Details

Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Provides clear explanation

Makes time for patients

Patients' top choice award

Practices at Best Hospital

Provides clear explanation

Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.

Makes time for patients

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

Patients' top choice award

Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

Practices at Best Hospital

This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital

Overall Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

25 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)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Excellent

(5/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Very Positive

(4/5)

Provider's follow-up

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

Excellent

(5/5)

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

Fair

(2/5)

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 data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

CataractA cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye, which can cause blurry vision and glare.

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State Average
This Doctor

Most

Eye infection/inflammation including corneaEye infections or inflammation, keratoconjunctivitis, can affect various parts of the eye, leading to discomfort and vision changes.

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Most

Eye drynessEye dryness can cause discomfort, redness, and a gritty feeling in the eyes.

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Accepts Medicare

Accepts Medicaid

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

Suite 1429, Chicago, IL, 60602

(312) 392-1429

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Rush University Medical Center

Where does Dr. Williams practice?

Doctor’s Office

Eligijus P. Lelis M.D. & Associates, S.C.

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5/5

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Hospital Affiliations

Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL

Best Hospitals Honor Roll

#1 in Illinois

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science

Medical School

SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn

Residency, Ophthalmology, 2003-2006

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Internship, Internal Medicine, 2002-2003

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Ophthalmology

Certified in Ophthalmology

IL State Medical License

Active through 2026

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

AAO Fellow

Publications

Combination treatment of bilateral periocular sebaceous carcinomas with microsatellite instability with neoadjuvant pembrolizumab and Mohs surgery.

Alexander D Woods, Solomiya Grushchak, Kenya M Williams, Alan Tan, Aleksandar L Krunic

2. Acquired third nerve palsy.

Nadezhda Bolton, Anya Gushchin, Kenya M. Williams

The tearing patient.

Kawsu Barry, Jenell Jackson, Kenya M. Williams

Blastomycosis in the Eyelid of a Native Chicagoan.

Paul O. Phelps, Zach Seagrave, Kenya M. Williams

Thyroid eye disease for the primary care physician.

Paul O. Phelps, Kenya M. Williams

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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 Rush University Medical Center

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