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+Years of professional experience
Reba M. Williams, MD
Physician
New York,New York
Summary
Reba Williams, MD, is a personable and compassionate physician with a strong foundation in medical knowledge and patient care. With expertise in clinical diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic diseases, she excels in patient communication and medical record management. Her extensive experience in diverse healthcare settings and with patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, enhances her patient-centric approach to achieving positive outcomes and improving wellness. Dr. Williams is known for exceptional teamwork skills and ability to establish excellent rapport with both patients and staff, resulting in effective treatment strategies. Committed to providing exceptional care in accordance with the highest standards, she consistently achieves positive patient outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Attending Physician
Express Care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
01.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from acute and chronic conditions using telehealth technology.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
Internal Medicine Physician
Lincoln Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: New York City Health + Hospitals
Internal Medicine Physician
Bellevue Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: New York City Health + Hospitals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, ensuring seamless coordination of services.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and self-management strategies, promoting overall wellness and reducing the risk of complications.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Diagnosed and managed a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, effectively improving patient health over time.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Medical Education
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
01.2016 - Current
- Partnered with community organizations to provide students with diverse clinical experiences that broadened their understanding of patient populations and healthcare settings.
- Conducted regular evaluations of student performance, providing tailored feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Assisted colleagues with course design improvements based on meaningful evaluation data from both students and faculty peers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and safety.
- Championed interdisciplinary collaboration within the institution, fostering a cohesive learning environment that benefited all academic programs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with advances in nursing education and practice trends.
- Presented research findings at national conferences, contributing valuable insights to the field of nursing education and practice advancement.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with Clinical instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Chief Medical Officer
NYC H+H / Central Office
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Occupational Health Services (OHS)
- Defined medical and administrative best practices in policies and procedures.
- Improved employee outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
- Educated and mentored more than 50 OHS and Human Resources (HR) staff.
- Provided clinical management and medical clearance of an employees for pre-employment, annual, return to duty, exposures, injuries, contact tracing and follow-up examinations.
- Implemented Virtual Visits (telehealth) in OHS department.
- Implemented the OHS quality Dashboard.
- Established the Occupational Health and Safety CME Lecture Series to provide ongoing training to staff.
- Led the development of a multidisciplinary team to enhance collaboration and quality healthcare delivery.
- Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
Chief Medical Officer
Gotham Health Sydenham
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: New York City Health + Hospitals
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
- Drove planning for business development and relationship building with healthcare partners.
- Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
- Defined medical and administrative best practices in policies and procedures.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
- Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
- Conducted financial management, marketing, and business oversight.
- Led the development of a multidisciplinary team to enhance collaboration and quality healthcare delivery.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and coordination of patient care across departments.
- Established partnerships with local community organizations to promote preventive health programs and services.
- Oversaw successful integration of new technologies into clinical workflows, enhancing diagnostics capabilities and treatment options.
- Developed policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining accreditation status for the organization.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Directed cost management, utilization management, quality assurance and medical protocol development initiatives.
- Promoted a culture of transparency and accountability by introducing key performance indicators for all departments.
- Spearheaded initiatives for continuous improvement in patient safety, resulting in reduced infection rates and medical errors.
- Championed telemedicine solutions to expand access to psychiatric care for urban patients, reducing travel time and costs.
- Fostered interdisciplinary cooperation among physicians nursing staff other healthcare professionals which resulted more holistic approach patient care. Developed a Patient Centered Medial Home.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Internal Medicine Physician
Gotham Health Sydenham
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: New York City Health + Hospitals
- Educated patients on disease prevention and self-management strategies, promoting overall wellness and reducing the risk of complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, ensuring seamless coordination of services.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and staying current with the latest advancements in internal medicine.
- Developed personalized treatment plans for patients, resulting in improved health outcomes and increased satisfaction rates.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations and interpreted laboratory results, leading to accurate diagnoses and timely interventions.
- Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
- Followed internal medicine guidelines while treating Internal Medicine and Geriatric patients.
- Adhered to healthcare facility protocols and all regulations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, reducing errors, and optimizing hospital resources.
- Worked in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with team of 120 staff.
- Mentored medical students and residents during their rotations, fostering their professional growth and development within internal medicine.
- Utilized telemedicine technologies to expand access to healthcare services for remote or homebound patients, improving continuity of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with medical advancements and maintain board certification requirements.
- Attended appointments with approximately 25 different patients per shift.
- Assisted in the development of clinical protocols and guidelines for best practices within internal medicine, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Diagnosed and managed a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, effectively improving patient health over time.
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Implemented infection control measures during times of heightened public health concern, protecting both staff members and patients from potential outbreaks.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
Hospitalist, Attending Physician
Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility
05.2011 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: NYU Affiliate
Medical Director
Ambulatory Care Clinics
01.1994 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Kings County Hospital Center
Senior Director
Healthcare Quality Improvement
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: New York City Health + Hospitals
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
- Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
- Increased employee satisfaction, providing regular coaching and feedback sessions.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency with process improvements and automation.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within the organization.
- Grew talent pool by actively recruiting top-tier candidates from diverse backgrounds while implementing robust training programs for skill development across all levels of staff members.
- Revamped operational plans to refocus staff and align processes with business objectives.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Associate Professor Internal Medicine
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
01.1989 - 01.2011
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and strategies.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Mentored new faculty members, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Attending Physician
Prison Health Services (PHS)
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: NYC H+H Correctional Health Service
Medical Director
Kings County Hospital Center
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Occupational Health Services
Education
M.D. - Internal Medicine Residency
State University of New York Health Science Center
Brooklyn, New York01.1991
M.D. - Allopathic Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan05-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Wesleyan College
Macon, Georgia01.1978
Skills
- Compassionate, patient centered care
- Excellent communication skills
- Disease prevention strategies
- Clinical decision making
- Evidence-based practices
- Internal medicine practice
- Primary care practice
- Remote health monitoring
- Infectious disease control
- Pain management
- Teaching skill
Certification
- 1990-present New York State License Status: Current
- 1990-present Drug Enforcement Administration-NPI Status: Current
- 1998 Diplomat American Board of Managed Care Medicine
- 1990-1991 Internal Medicine Residency Chief Resident State University of New York Downstate Medical Center at Brooklyn 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203
- 1987-1990 Internal Medicine Residency State University of New York Downstate Medical Center at Brooklyn 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203
Awards
2024 LGBTQ+ Certification
2019 Vice President, Board of Directors , Mentoring in Medicine (MIM)
2024 American Medical Association Political Action Committee
2017 Physician of Distinction, Harlem Fine Arts Association
2016 Physician of the Year Award, Metropolitan Manhattan Chapter of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
2015 Just Culture Executive Certification
2015 Bronze LEAN Certification
2012 Green LEAN Certification
2015 Co-Chairperson, American Diabetes Association Greater New York Area African American Initiatives
2011-2020 Director, Virology Clinic NYC H+H Sydenham
Accomplishments
- Corporate Sponsor, Palliative Care Clinical
- Corporate Sponsor, Bioethics Council
- Chairperson, Occupational Health Service (OHS) Council and System-wide Initiatives: OHS Website, Quality Dashboard, Virtual visits for pre-placement and annual encounters (TeleHealth), and Epic Module standardization.
- Program Director OHS CME Lecture Series for OHS and HR Staff Education.
- Corporate Leadership System-wide electronic PHQ-( depression screening tool.
- Program Director, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical Students Internship Program at Sydenham
- Program Director, Touro College of Pharmacy Experiential Education Public Health Program for 3rd and 4th year PharmD students.
- Clinical leadership, Patient Centered Medical Home Re-certification Network Leadership.
- Program Director, Level 3 certification American Diabetes Association Center of Excellence Diabetes Self –Management Recognition Program.
- Network Leadership, NYC H+H Sydenham ACCESS Initiative, Hypertension Treat to Target Initiative, Quality dashboard for Preventive Medicine, and Article 28 NYSDOH Certification without citations.
- Clinical Leadership, NYC H+H Sydenham Quality Dashboard for Preventive Medicine corporate pilot.
- Chairperson NC H+H Sydenham Performance Improvement Committee (QAPI).
- Corporate Clinical Sponsor NYC H+H Chronic Disease Care Quality Initiatives.
- Program Director American Diabetes Association (ADA) Certified Center of Excellence for Care of Patients with Diabetes.
Affiliations
- 2024 Digital Health New York (DHNY)
- 2020 American Association of Medical Review Officers (AAMRO)
- 2020 American College of Physicians
- 2015 American College of Healthcare Executives
- 2022 NAACP
- 2006 National Coalition of 100 Black Women Manhattan Chapter
Interests
Horseback riding
Volunteering
Software
Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PPT,
Epic
Additional Information
Research/ Projects:
2021 Preparedness and up-scaling of a community-based workforce for COVID-19 contact tracing and prevention activities in New York City. Chi-Chi N. Udeagu, MPH, Jamie Huang, MPH,Kavita Misra, PhD, Thomas, Terilli, Yasmin, Martha Alexander, MHS, Christine Kim, MPHH, Stra Madad, DHSc, Reba Williams, MD, Samira Bethala, MPH, Masha Pitiranggon,MPH, Kathleen Blaney, MPH, Chris Kelley, MUD, Jackie Bray, MPH, Theodore Long, MD and Neil M, Vora, MD.
2020 HRSA Grant Public Health Solutions: Buprenorphine Intensive Treatment (BIT) Program, Principal Investigator (PI).
2014 GNYHA 1st Ambulatory Care Symposium, Integrated Care Delivery at Renaissance Health Care Network: A team-based approach.
2014 NYS-HMH Demonstration Project. Expansion of Residency Continuity Training Site and PCMH Integration.
2011 HHC H1 Hypertension Grant. NYU IRB, Co-PI.
2011 HHC Clinical Guidelines for the Recognition and Management of Clinical Deterioration, Corporate Clinical Sponsor.
2010 HHC Cholesterol Guidelines. Overview and Kickoff.
2009-2011 HHC / NYC DOHMH Self- Monitoring of Blood Pressure Initiative (SMBP): Clinical trail t assess the effectiveness of self-monitoring of BP in improving outcomes in an urban, low-income population, PI.
2002-2013 NYC H+H Chronic Disease Care Quality Initiative Corporate Taskforce, Clinical Sponsor.
Timeline
Attending Physician
Express Care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
01.2022 - Current
Internal Medicine Physician
Lincoln Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Internal Medicine Physician
Bellevue Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Chief Medical Officer
NYC H+H / Central Office
01.2020 - 01.2025
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Medical Education
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
01.2016 - Current
Hospitalist, Attending Physician
Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility
05.2011 - 01.2015
Chief Medical Officer
Gotham Health Sydenham
01.2011 - 01.2020
Internal Medicine Physician
Gotham Health Sydenham
01.2011 - 01.2020
Senior Director
Healthcare Quality Improvement
01.2005 - 01.2011
Attending Physician
Prison Health Services (PHS)
01.2000 - 01.2005
Medical Director
Kings County Hospital Center
01.1996 - 01.2005
Medical Director
Ambulatory Care Clinics
01.1994 - 01.2012
Associate Professor Internal Medicine
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
01.1989 - 01.2011
- 1990-present New York State License Status: Current
- 1990-present Drug Enforcement Administration-NPI Status: Current
- 1998 Diplomat American Board of Managed Care Medicine
- 1990-1991 Internal Medicine Residency Chief Resident State University of New York Downstate Medical Center at Brooklyn 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203
- 1987-1990 Internal Medicine Residency State University of New York Downstate Medical Center at Brooklyn 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203
M.D. - Internal Medicine Residency
State University of New York Health Science Center
M.D. - Allopathic Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Wesleyan College
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