RonaldJWilliamsMD

Medicine/Pediatrics • Hershey, PA

Professor, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

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Office
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone+1 800-243-1455

Fax+1 717-531-0648

Education & Training

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1989 - 1993
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1989
University of Maryland, College ParkB.S., Microbiology, Cum Laude, 1985

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 1991 - 2024
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians
Teacher of the Year Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, 2009
Top Educator (Career Educator Award) Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, 2009
2008Certificate of Appreciation for Leadership and Dedication of Efforts in Support of Camp LION Keystone Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2008
Leading Physician of the World and Top Internist 2008
Department of Pediatrics Top 30 Educators Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, 2008
America's Top Physicians Consumer's Research Council of America, 2007
Outstanding Contribution Award for a Preceptor Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2001
Excellence in Academic Teaching Award Internal Medicine Residency Program, Pinnacle Health System, 1999
Outstanding Inpatient Teacher Award Harrisburg Family Practice Program, 1997
Physician Recognition Award with Commendation for Self Study American Medical Association, 1997
Teacher of the Year Award Polyclinic Family Practice Program, 1995
Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
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Clinical Trials

Pediatric Obesity Weight Evaluation Registry (POWER) Study Start of enrollment: 2014 May 01
Recruiting

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

5 citations
Associations between obesity severity and medical comorbidities for children with obesity in low intensity hospital intervention.
Maya Tsao-Wu, Ronald J. Williams, Helen M. Hendy, Marsha B. Novick
Obesity Research & Clinical Practice. 2019-11-01
67 citations
Practices Associated with Weight Loss Versus Weight-Loss Maintenance: Results of a National Survey
Christopher N. Sciamanna, Michaela Kiernan, Barbara J. Rolls, Jarol Boan, Heather L. Stuckey
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2011-08-01
1 citations
Impact of Body Mass Index on Postconcussion Symptoms in Teenagers Aged 13 to 18 Years.
Harry Bramley, Kathryn C. Foley, Ronald J. Williams, Mechelle M. Lewis, Lan Kong
The Permanente Journal. 2018-01-01

Journal Articles

Evaluation of BMI in obese adolescents at weight-loss camp with the Boy Scouts of America
Novick M, Lehman E, Williams R, Paediatrics and Health, Herbert Open Access Journals, 1/1/2015
Prevalence of Hypovitaminosis D and Its Association with Comorbidities of Childhood Obesity
Williams R, Novick M., Lehman E, Permanente J, 1/1/2014
Testing for Meningitis in Children with Bronchiolitis
Stefanski M., Williams R, McSherry G, Geskey J, Permanente J, 1/1/2014
Pediatric Obesity and Depression: A Cross-sectional Analysis of Absolute BMI as it Relates to Children's Depression Index Scores in Obese 7-17 Year Old Children
Benson L, Williams R, Novick M, J Clin Pediatrics, 1/1/2013
Exercise and Diet Induced Weight Loss Attenuates Oxidative Stress
Gao Z, Novick M, Muller MD, Williams RJ, Spilk S, Leuenberger UA, Sinoway LI, Eur J Appl Physiol, 1/1/2013
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Intellectually Disabled Children
Geskey, JM, Erdman, H, Bramley, H, Williams, RJ, Shaffer, M, Pediatric Emergency Care, 1/1/2012
Practices Associated With Weight-loss Versus Weight-loss Maintenance: Results of a National Survey
Sciamanna C, Kiernan M, Rolls B, Boan J, Stuckey H, Kephart D, Miller C, Jensen G, Hartmann T, Loken E, Hwang K, Williams R, Clark M, Schubart J, Nezu A, Lehman E, Del..., Am J Prev Med, 1/1/2011
Diabetes and Depression
Nolte, N, Radles, G, Williams R, Clinical Views: Practitioners Journal of Highmark Blue Shield, 1/1/2005
When Gaining Isn't Good: Helpful Suggestions for Fighting Weight Problems in Children
Williams RJ, Parents Express, 1/1/2003
Childhood Obesity: Weighing the Facts
Williams RJ, Central Penn Parent, 1/1/2003
Would You Recognize Scarlet Fever?
Williams RJ, Central Penn Parent, 1/1/2001
Children's Health
Williams RJ, The Sentinel, 1/1/2001
Got Bugs?
Williams RJ, Central Penn Parent, 1/1/1999
General Summer Safety
Williams RJ, Central Penn Parent, 1/1/1998
General Summer Safety
Williams RJ, Harrisburg City Calendar, 1/1/1998
Summer Camp Safety
Williams RJ, Central Penn Parent, 1/1/1998
Coping With Colic
Williams RJ, Central Penn Parent, 1/1/1997
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Books/Book Chapters

In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Orthopnea
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: DKA
Stiles M, Williams RJEditors: Williams RJ, Kahan S.2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Obesity
Page 200 - 201Williams RJEditors: Williams RJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Bruising and bleeding
Page 108 - 109Williams RJEditors: Williams RJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Chronic Abdominal Pain
Page 26 - 27Williams RJEditors: Williams RJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Tinnitus
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Tactile Fremitus
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Pleural Rubs
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Pericardial Rubs
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Palpitations
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Abdominal Bruit
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Murmurs - Systolic
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Murmurs - Diastolic
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Hypertension
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Hearing Loss
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Fever
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Ear Pain
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Carotid Bruits
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Cardiomegally
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Bradycardia
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
In a Page - Signs and Symptoms
Chapter: Anemia
Williams RJEditors: Smith EJ, Kahan S.Blackwell Science Publishing Co2004
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Abstracts/Posters

Identification of Comorbidities Associated with Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients with Debility
Zhang S, Liao D, Solaiman A, Williams R, The American Association of Physiatrists Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/13/2015
A New Prospective National Registry for Treatment-seeking Youth with Obesity: Descriptive Analyses of Participating Multicomponent Pediatric Weight Management Programs
Kirk, S, Williams, R, The Obesity Society Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, 1/4/2015
Testing for Meningitis in Children With Bronchiolitis
Stefanski M., Williams R, McSherry G, Geskey J, The Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 1/6/2014
A Pilot Evaluation of the Boy Scouts of America Weight-Loss Camp for Obese Adolescents
Novick M., Williams R, The Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 1/5/2014
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiencies/Deficiency and Its Association with Childhood Obesity Comorbidities
Williams R, Novick M, Penn State Diabetes and Obesity Research Summit, State College, PA, 1/14/2011
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiencies/Deficiency and Its Association with Childhood Obesity Comorbidities
Williams R, Novick M, The Obesity Society National Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/10/2011
Novel Approach for Teaching lifestyle Modifications to Obese young Males and Improving metabolic Derangements
Williams R, Novick M, Reeves S, Beck M, FMEC Northeast Regional Meeting, 1/30/2010
Novel Approach for Teaching lifestyle Modifications to Obese young Males and Improving metabolic Derangements
Williams R, Novick M, Reeves S, Beck M, Penn State Institute for Diabetes and Obesity 6th Annual Research Summit, Hershey, PA, 1/19/2010
Dexmedetomidine - A Novel Approach to Sickle Cell Pain Crises
Sharma A, Gnanasekharan J, Williams R, Resident/Fellow Research Day, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, 1/19/2010
Dexmedetomidine - A Novel Approach to Sickle Cell Pain Crises
Sharma A, Gnanasekharan J, Williams R, Mid-Atlantic SGIM, New York, NY, 1/5/2010
BMI Category has an Independent Effect on the Use of Weight Loss Strategies
Boan J, Burke JE, Williams R, Kephardt D, Lehman E, Sciamanna CN, Kananaskis, AB, 1st Annual National Obesity Summit, Canada, 1/8/2009
Weight loss attenuates oxidative stress related-coronary vasoconstriction in obese adolescents
Gao Z, Momen A, Novick M, Williams RJ, Cyran SE., Cheryl B, Mast J, Spilk S, Leuenberger UA, Sinoway LI, FASEB J, 1/1/2009
Development of a Statewide Reimbursement Program for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity
Boan J, Bailey-Davis L, Williams RJ, Kelley D, Medicine Department Research Day, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 1/23/2008
Effectiveness of the "Healthy Choices, Healthy Me" Pilot Afterschool Program for Second to Fourth Grade Students
Peterson-Cremer B, Williams RJ, Pediatric Research Day, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 1/15/2008
Health Care Utilization in Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Characterization of Hospitalized Children with Mental Retardation and Cerebral Palsy
Gentile B, Geskey J, Williams RJ, Ruth J, Bramley H, Pediatric Research Day, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 1/15/2008
Reinventing Care to Prevent and Reduce Pediatric Obesity Using the Chronic Care Model
Bailey-Davis L, Topper A, Williams RJ, Corbin M, Adelman A, Pediatric Research Day, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 1/15/2008
The Effect of Rural versus Urban Living Environment on Weight Loss Abilities in Overweight Children and Adolescents
Moran A, Williams RJ, Pediatric Research Day, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 1/15/2008
The Effect of Weight Loss on Elevated Blood Pressure in Overweight Children and Adolescents of Different Ages
Fuchs L, Williams RJ, Pediatric Research Day, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 1/1/2006
Age as a Predicting Factor of Success for Overweight and Obese Pediatric Patients in a Specific Weight Loss Program.
Reid K, Fuchs L, Williams RJ, Pediatric Research Day, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 1/1/2006
Mediastinal Pseudocyst - An Unusual Presentation of Pancreatitis
Williams RJ, Medical Education Day, Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg, PA, 1/3/1997
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Lectures

What is Med/Peds?
1/17/2014
Outpatient Billing and Coding
1/3/2014
Inpatient Billing and Coding
1/21/2013
Pediatric Obesity
1/19/2013
EPIC: Pediatric Obesity Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention in Community Settings
State College, PA - 1/13/2013
Transitioning Healthcare as Children Become Adults
1/12/2013
Billing and Coding
1/3/2013
Milestones and Evaluation
1/1/2013
Review of Articles and Discussion of Treating Severely Obese Children
Penn State Main Campus, State College, PA - 1/13/2012
Obesity in College Campuses: Medical Implications
State College, PA - 1/8/2012
Bariatric Surgery in Adolescent
1/2/2012
Stress Reduction
1/30/2011
Consultation to Pediatricians about Their Own Health
Boston, MA - 1/17/2011
Patient Satisfaction
1/17/2011
Transition of Care
1/16/2011
Office-based Motivational Interviewing to Treat Pediatric Obesity
Boston, MA - 1/16/2011
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
1/16/2011
Updates in Clinical Medicine: Obesity
1/14/2011
Comparison of Inhaled Long-Acting beta-agonist and Anticholinergic Effectiveness in Older Patients with COPD
1/9/2011
Influenza Update
Pediatric Hospital - 1/7/2011
Impact of Childhood Obesity on Chronic Illness
Pinnacle Health Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, PA - 1/27/2010
Obesity in Special Needs Children
Capitol Area Christian Church, Mechanicsburg, PA - 1/25/2010
Pediatric and Adolescent Obesity
1/22/2010
Eating Disorder in Adults - The Hidden Population
Wildwood Conference Center, Harrisburg, PA - 1/11/2010
H1N1 in Children
Pediatric Hospital - 1/14/2009
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Other

Should Parents Lose Custody of Their Obese Children?
WHPTV (CBS interview with Ben Russell)
1/14/2011
Too Fat to Fight
CBS21 Evening News Interview
1/19/2010
Adolescent Obesity - Part 1
Interview in Harrisburg Patriot Newspaper
1/18/2010
Adolescent Obesity - Part 2
Interview in Harrisburg Patriot Newspaper
1/9/2010
Local School Districts Benefit from Kohl's Grant to Penn State Children's Hospital
Crescent Interview
Hershey, PA - 1/19/2007
Learning to Make Healthier Choices for Healthier Me!
Interview in Cub Chat
Hershey, PA - 1/1/2007
Exercise
Cub Chat Interview
Hershey, PA - 1/1/2007
Growth Screening and BMI Measurement
PANA Satellite Broadcast
1/24/2004
Call the Doctor
WVIA PBS Talk Show
Pittston, PA - 1/21/2004
The Obesity Epidemic in America
ABC Good Morning America (TV) Taped Interview
Hershey, PA - 1/3/2004
Schools are Pushed to Can Their Soda Sales
The Patriot News
Harrisburg, PA - 1/17/2003
Childhood Obesity: Weighing the Facts
Central Penn Parent Magazine
Harrisburg, PA - 1/12/2003
National Shortage of dT, DTaP and Prevnar Vaccines
WHTM27 News (TV) Interview
Harrisburg, PA - 1/4/2002
Childhood Obesity
The Patriot News
Harrisburg, PA - 1/3/2002
Use/Overuse of Ritalin
WHTM27 News (TV) Interview
Harrisburg, PA - 1/11/2001
Low-Fat Foods for Babies - a Review of a JAMA Article Study
WHTM27 NEWS (TV) Interview
Harrisburg, PA - 1/23/2000
The Link Between Toxic Chemicals and Children's Development
Williams RJ, WHTM27 News (TV) Interview
Harrisburg, PA - 1/11/2000
Carbon Monoxide, Radon, Lead Poisoning and Dangers of Tattooing
Williams RJ, WHTM27 NEWS (TV) Interview
Harrisburg, PA - 1/1/2000
Toy and Holiday Safety
Williams RJ, Pennsylvania Cable Network
Harrisburg, PA - 1/1/1997
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Fellow