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Craig S. Williams, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Hand Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Surgery of the Hand
  • Certificate in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Ratings
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Practice Locations

Des Plaines Doctors’ Office
900 Rand Road
Suite 200
Des Plaines IL 60016
Phone: 847-375-3000
Highland Park Doctors’ Office
1919 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park IL 60035
Phone: 224-765-5550
Morton Grove Doctors’ Office
9000 Waukegan Road
Suite 200
Morton Grove IL 60053
Phone: 847-375-3000

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
  • Highland Park Hospital - NorthShore University Health System
  • Illinois Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery Center
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
  • Skokie Hospital - NorthShore University Health System

Biography

Dr. Craig Williams is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty certification in hand surgery. He provides care for traumatic, degenerative, arthritic, and pediatric conditions of the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Dr. Williams also treats compressive neuropathies and performs post-traumatic reconstruction. He provides advanced treatments, including arthroscopy of the wrist, the use of platelet rich plasma to treat tennis elbow and the use of the medication Xiaflex as a non-surgical alternative for treatment of Dupuytren’s disease.

Dr. Williams is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the New Millennium Hand Study Group. He is a cyclist and plays hockey weekly. His enjoyment of these activities gives him an added appreciation of the importance of healthy hand and arm function and helps fuel his determination to improve his patients’ conditions.

Additional Areas of Expertise

  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Nerve Injuries
  • Microsurgical Reconstruction
  • Tendon Reconstruction
  • Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)

Philosophy of Care

My practice philosophy is to evaluate each patient individually, and to understand their unique needs and concerns.  I believe it is essential for me to educate my patients regarding their disease process, as well as the rationale behind available treatment options.  Together with each patient I seek to establish a treatment plan which meets their specific needs.

Education

Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University
Hand Surgery
Residency
Northwestern University
Orthopaedic Surgery
Internship
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
General Surgery
Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School

Awards

  • Phi Beta Kappa – Union College
  • National Honor Society
  • New York State Regents Scholarship
  • Orthopaedic Resident of the Year, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL – 1989
  • National Science Foundation Industrial Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Appointments

  • Clinical Instructor, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1991-1992
  • Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ. 1992-1995
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 1995
  • Chief Resident, VA Lakeside Medical Center – 1991

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Accepted Insurance

  • Aetna EPO, HMO, PPO, POS, NAP
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Beech Street/Concentra/Viant PPO and Workers’ Compensation
  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BlueChoice PPO, HMO, HMOI, HMO Advantage, Blue Precision HMO, Medicare Advantage, MMAI Plan (some physicians)
  • CareIQ, Rehab for Workers Compensation
  • CCN POS
  • CCN PPO
  • Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
  • CorVel PPO, Workers’ Compensation
  • Coventry Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
  • Coventry PPO, Workers’ Compensation
  • Encompass (surgery network for injured workers)
  • First Health PPO
  • Healthcare’s Finest Network PPO, Workers’ Compensation
  • HealthLink Plans HMO, PPO
  • HMO Illinois (some physicians)
  • Humana MMAI, HMO, POS, PPO
  • Imagine Health/Smart Network (MRI/CT Services, Rehab Services, and some Physicians)
  • Longevity Health Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Medicare
  • MedRisk (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • MultiPlan/Private Health Care Systems PPO
  • One Call Medical Network (Imaging services for injured workers)
  • One Call Care Management (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • Orchid Medical (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • PPO Next (aka HealthStar PPO, Preferred Health Network PPO)
  • Preferred Network Access PPO
  • Preferred Plan PPO
  • Premier Comp Solutions (imaging services only)
  • Savility
  • Sunrise Advantage Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Therapy Direct (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • Union Health Service
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO, Open Access, POS, PPO

IBJI providers are participating providers in the following workers’ compensation Preferred Provider Programs (PPP):

  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Healthcare’s Finest Network
  • MedRisk (Rehab/Work Comp)

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Hand Surgery Without Any Scars: David F’s Story
Dr. Williams is a PHENOMENAL hand surgeon. I had to have two operations 11 months apart. His work was brilliant, perfect, and I have NO scarring at all…read more

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Additional Patient Feedback

“Dr. Williams is a competent, compassionate provider. He took his time to understand and accommodate. I would consider no other hand specialist! I sincerely thank him and his staff.”

Dr. Craig Williams is an excellent physician who makes you feel very comfortable with his patient interaction and treatment. I would highly recommend him to anyone.”

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