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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
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 Start of enrollment: 2011 Jun 01
- Comparison of Continuous Non-Invasive and Invasive Intracranial Pressure Measurement Start of enrollment: 2014 Sep 01
- CRT ShuntCheck "Fit & Function" Study Start of enrollment: 2014 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Next Era of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.Michael A Williams, Mark G Luciano, Jan Malm, Mark G Hamilton
JAMA Neurology. 2026-04-01 - Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus.Mark D Johnson, Michael A Williams
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2025-12-04 - 12 citationsA Randomized Trial of Shunting for Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus.Mark G Luciano, Michael A Williams, Mark G Hamilton, Heather L Katzen, Nickolas A Dasher
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2025-12-04
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
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