Michael Williams MD

Dementia & Geriatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Professor of Neurology and Neurological Surgery, Adult & Transitional Hydrocephalus and CSF Disorders

325 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104

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Summary

Dr. Michael Williams is a neurologist based at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, with subspecialties in adult hydrocephalus (ages 18+). He completed his medical education and residency at Indiana University School of Medicine, and fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Williams has contributed to notable publications, including articles in The New England Journal of Medicine and NPJ Microgravity, focusing on topics such as idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus and hydrocephalus clinical subtypes. His involvement in clinical trials has addressed intracranial pressure measurement and shunt functionality in NPH patients.

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 1989 - 1991
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1986 - 1989
Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1985

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Certifications & Licensure

WA State Medical License 2015 - 2028
MD State Medical License 1990 - 2017
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Clinical Trials

ShuntCheck Versus Radionuclide in Evaluating Shunt Function in Symptomatic NPH Patients
COMPLETED
PHASE4
Comparison of Continuous Non-Invasive and Invasive Intracranial Pressure Measurement
TERMINATED
NA
CRT ShuntCheck "Fit & Function" Study
UNKNOWN
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

ANA Investigates: Debates in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and the PENS Trial.
Kara J Wyant, Michael A Williams, Alberto J Espay, Jennifer Hurley, Adeline L Goss
Annals of Neurology. 2026-07-01
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: effective treatments, failed treatments, and future directions.
Michael A Williams, Mark G Hamilton, Mats Tullberg
The Lancet. Neurology. 2026-06-01
The Next Era of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Michael A Williams, Mark G Luciano, Jan Malm, Mark G Hamilton
JAMA Neurology. 2026-04-01

Press Mentions

Older Adults with Hydrocephalus Benefit from Shunt SurgerySeptember 16th, 2025
Shunt Surgery Improves Outcomes for Older Adults with HydrocephalusSeptember 16th, 2025
Shunting Improves Hydrocephalus Symptoms in Older AdultsSeptember 16th, 2025