Dr. Stephen Williams

Dr. Stephen B. Williams is the Associate Chief Medical Officer, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Clear Lake and Medical Director for High-Value Care for UTMB Health System. Dr. Williams is also the Robert Earl Cone Tenured Professor and Chief for the Division of Urology, Director of Urologic Oncology, and Director of Urologic Research, at UTMB.

He completed Urology residency at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital followed by a Society of Urologic Oncology fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has a Master’s in Clinical Science/Health Services Research, Master’s in Business Administration with emphasis in Health Care Administration, and a Yellow Belt in Lean/Six Sigma. Dr. Williams is currently a member of many national societies and serves on the board of numerous societies and journals. He is the author of over 250 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters dedicated to value based care, urologic oncology, and health services research.

Dr. Williams has made a significant impact in healthcare delivery through his seminal research in comparative effectiveness regarding cancer treatments and value-based care. He has previously been invited to present his work at the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Congress and the Institute of Medicine in Washington, DC, to help guide health policy decision-making and this research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense.

With a passion for academic, clinical, and research excellence, Dr. Williams is dedicated to innovative healthcare delivery aligned with the highest standards of care. His collaborative approach and commitment to implementing and enhancing value-based healthcare underscore his mission to improve outcomes for patients.