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Phillip Williams, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Houston, TX

PhillipNyamekyeWilliamsMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Houston, TX

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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  • Office

    7200 Cambridge St 10th floor
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-986-6016

Summary

  • Harvard-educated surgeon with a political science degree from Yale. Trained in orthopedic surgery at the #1 orthopedic surgery hospital in the US. Award-winning research in sports medicine. Interested in developing disruptive innovation that will revolutionize healthcare and improve life. Dedicated to helping my patients maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Clinical Expertise

  • Sports medicine, Knee instability, Shoulder instability, Rotator cuff injuries, Casting, Wrist fractures, Clavicular fracture, Proximal humerus fracture

Education & Training

  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
    Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic ClinicFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2015 - 2016
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2015
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2009
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityB.A., Political Science, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant Orthopaedic Research Education Foundation, 2013
  • Resident Research Award and Travel Grant Eastern Orthopaedic Association 43rd Annual Meeting, 2012
  • Front-Line Scholar TEDMED Conference, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Functional outcome after total shoulder arthroplasty in the obese patient population A prospective study with greater than 2 years of follow up  
    Li X, Williams PN, Trivellas A, Craig EV, Warren RF, Gulotta LV, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 11/6/2013
  • Epidemiology of a single season musculoskeletal injuries in professional baseball  
    Li X, Zhou H, Williams PN, Steele J, Nguyen J, Coleman S, Orthop Rev, 2/22/2013
  • Dopaminergic polymorphisms in Tourette syndrome: Association with the DAT gene (SLC6A3)  
    Yoon DY, Rippel CA, Kobets AJ, Morris CM, Lee JE, Williams PN, Bridges DD, Vandenbergh DJ, Shugart YY, Singer HS, Am J Med Gen B Neuropsychiatric Gen, 7/5/2007
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Platelet rich plasma can successfully treat elbow ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency in high-level throwers.
    Dines JS, Williams PN, ElAttrache N, Conte S, Tomczyk T, Osbahr DC, Dines DM, Bradley J, Ahmad C, AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 3/1/2014
  • Epidemiology of a single season musculoskeletal injuries in professional baseball.
    Li X, Williams PN, Zhou H, Steele J, Nguyen J, Coleman S, MAOA Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL, 4/1/2013
  • Functional outcome after total shoulder arthroplasty in the obese patient population. A prospective study with greater than 2 years of follow up.
    Li X, Williams PN, Trivellas A, Craig EV, Warren RF, Gulotta LV, MAOA Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL, 4/1/2013
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Grant Support

  • Resident Clinician Scientist Training GrantOrthopaedic Research Education FundPresent

Professional Memberships