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Gerald Williams, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery Philadelphia, PA

Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Professor, Chief Shoulder and Elbow Service The Rothman Institute Thomas Jefferson University

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Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1989
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1985 - 1992
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Instability After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Which Patients Dislocate?  
    Eric M. Padegimas, MD, Benjamin Zmistowski, MD, Camilo Restrepo, MD, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Mark D. Lazarus, MD, Matthew L. Ramsey, MD, Gerald R. Williams, MD, and Sure..., The American Journal of Orthopedics, 12/2017
  • Randomized Controlled Trial of Interscalene Block Compared with Injectable Liposomal Bupivacaine in Shoulder Arthroplasty  
    Surena Namdari, MD, MSc, Thema Nicholson, MSc, Joseph Abboud, MD, Mark Lazarus, MD, Dean Steinberg, MD, and Gerald Williams, MD, THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY, 4/5/2017
  • An analysis of surgical and nonsurgical operating room times in high-volume shoulder arthroplasty  
    Eric M. Padegimas, MD, Benjamin A. Hendy, MD, Cassandra Lawrence, BS, Richard Devasagayaraj, BA, Benjamin Zmistowski, MD, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Mark D. Lazarus, MD, Ge..., Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 1/25/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Parvizi Surgical Innovation Announces Investment and Partnership with Coracoid Solutions, LLC
    Parvizi Surgical Innovation Announces Investment and Partnership with Coracoid Solutions, LLCSeptember 9th, 2020
  • AAOS to Collaborate with ASA on ASA's Perioperative Surgical Home Care Model: 4 Things to Know Featured
    AAOS to Collaborate with ASA on ASA's Perioperative Surgical Home Care Model: 4 Things to Know FeaturedJune 22nd, 2016

Grant Support

  • Rotator Cuff Tendon To Bone Insertion Site HealingNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006
  • Tendon To Bone Healing--Role Of Mechanical EnvironmentNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2001–2003
  • Alcohol Epidemiologic Data SystemNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1998
  • Alcohol Epidemiologic Data SystemNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1995–1998
  • Provide Alcohol Policy Analysis SystemNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1994
  • Alcohol Policy Analysis SystemNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1993

Hospital Affiliations