GeoffreyCWilliamsMDPh.D. Health Psych

Internal Medicine • Rochester, NY

Professor Medicine, Psychiatry, and Psychology Univ. of Rochester

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Office
46 Prince St
Ste 3001
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone+1 585-530-2050

Fax+1 585-530-2398
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Summary

Dr. Geoffrey Williams is an internist in Rochester, NY and is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been in practice 34 years. He is experienced in lipid metabolism disorders, hypertension and human motivation, and tobacco dependence.

Education & Training

University of RochesterResidency, Psychiatry, 1986 - 1987
University of RochesterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 2023 - 2026
MT State Medical License 2020 - 2024
NY State Medical License 1985 - 2021
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

Clinical Trials

Smokers' Health Project: Self-Determination and Maintaining Tobacco Abstinence Start of enrollment: 2004 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 4
Diabetes Prevention Program Pilot Study Start of enrollment: 2008 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Virtual Clinician Research Tool Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Development and evaluation of measures to assess self-determination in peripartum contraceptive decision-making.
Katharine Sznajder, Katrina Thaler, Jamie Perin, Anne E Burke, Geoffrey C Williams, Carolyn Sufrin> ;Contraception. 2024 Mar 1
3 citations
Losing sleep over work: A self-determination theory view on need frustration, sleep disturbance, and mental ill health.
Christopher P Niemiec, Anja H Olafsen, Hallgeir Halvari, Geoffrey C Williams> ;Stress and Health. 2022 Oct 1
3 citations
Implementation of a self-determination based clinical program to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
Nicole L Mayo, Holly A Russell, Kathleen Holt, Geoffrey C Williams> ;Journal of Health Psychology. 2022 Nov 1
19 citations
Shared Decision Making in Health Care: Theoretical Perspectives for Why It Works and For Whom:
Ken Resnicow, Delwyn Catley, Kathy Goggin, Sarah T. Hawley, Geoffrey C. Williams> ;Medical Decision Making. 2021 Nov 16
2 citations
Evaluation of a technology-enhanced intervention for older women with HIV infection: a proof of concept study.
Veronica P.S. Njie-Carr, Shijun Zhu, Geoffrey C. Williams, Inge B. Corless, Seth Himelhoch> ;AIDS Care. 2021 Aug 3
Tobacco Dependence Treatment: Examining Cessation Effectiveness in Oncology Settings.
Patricia R. Mallaber, Chunkit Fung, Myla Strawderman, Rhonda Knapp-Clevenger, Geoffrey C. Williams> ;Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2021 Aug 1
3 citations
Breastfeeding Motivation Predicts Infant Feeding Intention and Outcomes: Evaluation of a Novel Adaptation of the Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire.
Hayley Martin, Edwin van Wijngaarden, Christopher L. Seplaki, Jenney Stringer, Geoffrey C. Williams, Ann Dozier> ;Journal of Human Lactation. 2021 Jul 26
1 citations
Development and Evaluation of a Prediabetes Decision Aid in Primary Care: Examining Patient-Reported Outcomes by Language Preference and Educational Attainment.
Keerthi Bandi, Maria C. Vargas, Azucena Lopez, Kenzie A. Cameron, Ronald T. Ackermann, Loretta Mohr, Geoffrey C. Williams, Angela Fagerlin, Kate Kirley, Heather Hodge,...> ;The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care. 2021 May 17
3 citations
Motivational Mechanisms Underlying Physicians’ Occupational Health: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective:
Arlen C. Moller, Anja H. Olafsen, Andrew J. Jager, Audiey C. Kao, Geoffrey C. Williams> ;Medical Care Research and Review. 2021 Apr 28
232 citations
A meta-analysis of self-determination theory-informed intervention studies in the health domain: effects on motivation, health behavior, physical, and psychological he...
Nikos Ntoumanis, Johan Y. Y. Ng, Andrew Prestwich, Eleanor Quested, Jennie E. Hancox, Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan, Chris Lonsdale, Geof...> ;Health Psychology Review. 2021 Apr 3
1 citations
Evaluation of a Prediabetes Decision Aid on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Primary Care: a Pilot Study.
Matthew J. O’Brien, Kenzie A. Cameron, Maria C. Vargas, Loretta Mohr, Geoffrey C. Williams, Angela Fagerlin, Namratha R. Kandula> ;Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2021 Mar 1
4 citations
A Web-Based Intervention to Reduce Decision Conflict Regarding HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Protocol for a Clinical Trial.
LaRon E. Nelson, Wale Ajiboye, Pascal Djiadeu, Apondi J. Odhiambo, Cheryl Pedersen, S. Raquel Ramos, Aisha Lofters, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Geoffrey C. Williams> ;JMIR Research Protocols. 2020 Jun 15
3 citations
Perceived Health Care Climate of Older People Attending an Exercise Program: Validation of the German Short Version of the Health Care Climate Questionnaire.
Andreas Heissel, Anou Pietrek, Michael A. Rapp, Stephan Heinzel, Geoffrey C. Williams> ;Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 2020 Apr 1
7 citations
A randomized placebo-controlled trial of bupropion for Cancer-related fatigue: Study design and procedures.
Heather S.L. Jim, Aasha I. Hoogland, Hyo Sook Han, Eva Culakova, Charles E. Heckler, Michelle C. Janelsins, Geoffrey C. Williams, Julienne E. Bower, Stephen Cole, Zeru...> ;Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2020 Mar 5
4 citations
Financial Incentives May Influence Health Behaviors, But Do We End Up With Less Than We Paid For? A Self-determination Theory Perspective.
Arlen C. Moller, Nikos Ntoumanis, Geoffrey C. Williams> ;Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2019 Oct 7
11 citations
Assessing physiotherapists' communication skills for promoting patient autonomy for self-management: reliability and validity of the communication evaluation in rehabi...
A Murray, Amanda M. Hall, Geoffrey C. Williams, Suzanne McDonough, Nikos Ntoumanis, Ian M. Taylor, Ben Jackson, Bethan Copsey, Deirdre A. Hurley, James Matthews> ;Disability and Rehabilitation. 2019 Jul 3
Implications of insular cortex laterality for treatment of nicotine addiction.
Amir Abdolahi, Geoffrey C. Williams, Edwin van Wijngaarden> ;Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2019 Jun 7
3 citations
Autonomy-supportive dental treatment, oral health-related eudaimonic well-being and oral health: a randomized clinical trial.
Anne E. Münster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Edward L. Deci, Geoffrey C. Williams> ;Psychology & Health. 2019 May 31
10 citations
US Physicians' Work Motivation and Their Occupational Health: A National Survey of Practicing Physicians.
Arlen C. Moller, Andrew J. Jager, Geoffrey C. Williams, Audiey C. Kao> ;Medical Care. 2019 May 1
4 citations
Quality-of-life outcomes of a weight management program for adolescents based on motivational interviewing
Sílvia Freira, Helena Fonseca, Geoffrey C. Williams, Marta M. B. Ribeiro, Fernanda Pena, Maria do Céu Machado, Marina Serra de Lemos> ;Patient Education and Counseling. 2019 Apr 1
9 citations
A community-wide quality improvement initiative to improve hypertension control and reduce disparities.
Robert J. Fortuna, Thomas A. Rocco, Jeffrey Freeman, Matthew Devine, John D. Bisognano, Geoffrey C. Williams, Angela Nagel, Howard Beckman> ;Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 2019 Feb 1
5 citations
A Qualitative Analysis of Family Dynamics and Motivation in Sessions With 15 Women in Drug Treatment Court.
Zoe E Goldberg, Nancy P. Chin, Amina P. Alio, Geoffrey C. Williams, Diane S. Morse> ;Substance Abuse. 2019 Jan 4
2 citations
Genetic testing for a patient with suspected familial hypercholesterolaemia.
Geoffrey C. Williams, Katherine Manou, Robert C. Block, Venugopal Mudgundi> ;BMJ Case Reports. 2018 Jul 19
3 citations
Does E-cigarette Use at Baseline Influence Smoking Cessation Rates among 2-Year College Students?
Erika Snow, Tye Johnson, Deborah J. Ossip, Geoffrey C. Williams, Duncan Ververs, Irfan Rahman, Scott McIntosh> ;Journal of Smoking Cessation. 2018 Jun 1
13 citations
Anthropometric outcomes of a motivational interviewing school-based randomized trial involving adolescents with overweight.
Sílvia Freira, Marina Serra de Lemos, Helena Fonseca, Geoffrey C. Williams, Marta M. B. Ribeiro, Fernanda Pena, Maria do Céu Machado> ;European Journal of Pediatrics. 2018 May 15
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Press Mentions

Using Cannabis Daily Linked to 42% Increase in Stroke RiskMarch 1st, 2024

Grant Support

Using Virtual Environments To Improve Health And Compliance In DiabetesNational Library Of Medicine2010
Creating A Virtual Clinician Research ToolNational Institute On Drug Abuse2007–2010
Real-Time Assessment Of Autonomy In Smoking CessationNational Cancer Institute2007–2008
Self-Determination And Maintaining Tobacco AbstinenceNational Cancer Institute2004–2008
Self Determination, Smoking, Diet, And HealthNational Institute Of Mental Health1999–2004
Promoting Motivation For The Management Of DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1999
Promoting Internal Motivation For Smoking CessationNational Cancer Institute1993–1995