Doctors with expertise in incontinence, bladder suspension ("bladder lift") and sling procedures, kidney stones, no needle no scalpel vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, laparoscopy and laparoscopic kidney and prostate surgery, prostate diseases including cancer and enlarged prostate, cryoablation (or cryotherapy) of prostate and kidney, robotic (da Vinci) prostate surgery
Adult and pediatric urology, urologic surgery, in Orange County California
Serving Orange, Tustin, Irvine, Santa Ana, Garden Grove and Anaheim
Our urology office/urologists accept most major insurance including Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net, United Health, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield, Pacificare
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Associated Urologists of Orange County
State-of-the-Art
UROLOGY AND UROLOGIC SURGERY
In a Minimally Invasive Way
Stephen B. Williams, M.D.
Dr. Williams is a Harvard-trained Urologist and Surgeon. He is a clinical and research expert in Urologic Oncology including cancers of the prostate, kidney, bladder and testis.
He has been honored with clinical and research excellence as granted by the American Urological Association (AUA) New England Section with Best Clinical Research in 2010.
He has been honored with clinical and research excellence as granted by the American Urological Association (AUA) New England Section with Best Clinical Research in 2010.
Areas of expertise:
Robotic, Minimally Invasive, Endoscopic, and Laser Surgery:
Prostate cancer therapy:Robotic assisted minimally invasive prostate cancer surgeryNerve sparing surgery is performed whenever possibleEnlarged Prostate BPH - Repair of female pelvic prolapse (bladder suspension)(Monarc subfascial hammock, trans-obturator tape)Prosthetic Urology -impotence. Vasectomy [No Scalpel Vasectomy, No Needle Vasectomy]
and vasectomy reversalLanguages:
EnglishSpanishDr. Williams clinical interests lie largely in robotic and minimally invasive surgical treatments of urologic cancers (prostate, kidney, bladder, etc) and enlarged prostate (BPH). He has specifically helped pioneer robotic surgery at Harvard in the treatment of prostate, renal, ureteral and testicular cancers. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and presentations at local and national meetings (click here for CV). He is an expert reviewer for The Journal of Urology, Urology, European Urology, Journal of Endourology, Canadian Journal of Urology and Clinical Genitourinary Cancer. His experience with kidney stone management and other aspects of general urology is equally extensive.
Dr. Williams strives to uphold the clinical guidelines set by the American Urological Association (AUA) and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).
Government Required Disclosure of Education and Board Certification
Per California AB 583 (Hayashi)
HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER INFORMATION
1. Name and license.....................................Stephen B. Williams MD
2. Highest level of academic degree...............MD
3. Board certification (ABMS/MBC)………......Qualified, American Board of Urology
Education:
Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Urology Chief Resident 2010-2011
Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Division of Urology, 2007-2011
Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Department of Surgery, 2006-2007
The George Washington University School of Medicine, M.D., 2001-2006
San Diego State University, B.S., Distinction in Cellular and Molecular Biology, 1997-2001
Professional Activities:
Urologist and Surgeon, Associated Urologists of Orange County
Active Member, The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, St. Joseph Hospital
Active Member, Robotic Surgery Steering Committee, St. Joseph Hospital
Active Member, The Clinical Institute, St. Joseph Hospital
Awards and Honors:
Massachusetts Medical Society Clinical Research Award, Second Prize, 2009
American Urological Association Gerald P. Murphy Scholar Award, 2010
American Urological Association New England Section Clinical Research Award, First Prize, 2010
Memberships:
American Urological Association
American Urological Association, Western Section
Orange County Urological Society
California Urological Association
Endourological Society
Hospital Staff Privileges:
Saint Joseph Hospital, Orange
Western Medical Center, Santa Ana
