Dr. Dirk Williams, MD
Physician
Family Medicine
Specialty
Preventive Medicine
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Dr. Williams has been a family medicine physician since 1985 and practicing at NAPC since 2006. His medical interests include preventative medicine and patient education.
About Dr. Dirk Williams, MD
Dirk Williams, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician providing care to patients at Southeast Medical Group's Woodstock location.
Dr. Williams is additionally a certified Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) and can perform physicals for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical clearance.
Dr. Williams frequently travels to Haiti as a volunteer his time to give medical care and advice to those who do not have access to health care.
Conditions Treated
Acid Reflux (GER / GERD)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes - Type 2
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Overweight and Obesity
Pregnancy
Procedures & Services
Cancer Screening
Contraception
Prenatal Care
Stop Smoking
Vaccines (Immunizations)
Weight Loss
Well Child Checks
Tips & Wisdom
Reasons for a Stress Test
An Exercise stress test is primarily used to help your doctor determine if your heart receives proper oxygen and blood flow when it needs it most, such as while exercising. It can be ordered for people who have been experiencing chest pains or other symptoms of heart disease. An exercise stress test may also be used to help determine your level of health, especially if you are starting a new exercise program. This allows your doctor to learn what level of exercise you can safely hand...
An Exercise stress test is primarily used to help your doctor determine if your heart receives proper oxygen and blood flow when it needs it most, such as while exercising. It can be ordered for people who have been experiencing chest pains or other symptoms of heart disease. An exercise stress test may also be used to help determine your level of health, especially if you are starting a new exercise program. This allows your doctor to learn what level of exercise you can safely hand...
Patient Education Resources
ABI Ankle-Brachial Index
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease? Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), occurs when blood vessels in the legs are narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits, and blood flow to your feet and legs decreases. If you have PAD, you have an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. An estimated 1 out of every 3 people with diabetes over the age of 50 have this condition. However, many of those with warning signs don’t realize that they have PAD and therefore don’t get tre...
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease? Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), occurs when blood vessels in the legs are narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits, and blood flow to your feet and legs decreases. If you have PAD, you have an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. An estimated 1 out of every 3 people with diabetes over the age of 50 have this condition. However, many of those with warning signs don’t realize that they have PAD and therefore don’t get tre...
Exercise Stress Test
What is an Exercise Stress Test? To complete the test, you will be asked to exercise on a treadmill while your doctor monitors your heart rate. Before you begin, you will be connected to an EKG machine. Your doctor will check your heart rate and breathing before you begin exercising. Your doctor may also have you breathe into a tube to test the strength of your lungs. You will start off walking slowly on the treadmill. The speed and grade of the treadmill will increase as the test ...
What is an Exercise Stress Test? To complete the test, you will be asked to exercise on a treadmill while your doctor monitors your heart rate. Before you begin, you will be connected to an EKG machine. Your doctor will check your heart rate and breathing before you begin exercising. Your doctor may also have you breathe into a tube to test the strength of your lungs. You will start off walking slowly on the treadmill. The speed and grade of the treadmill will increase as the test ...
Point-of-Care Ultrasonography
Overview Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. The images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions. Ultrasound examinations are done using an ultrasound device outside your body, though some involve placing a probe inside your body. Ultrasounds come with several benefits: They’...
Overview Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. The images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions. Ultrasound examinations are done using an ultrasound device outside your body, though some involve placing a probe inside your body. Ultrasounds come with several benefits: They’...
Education & Training
- Board Certification: Family Medicine
- Family Medicine Residency: Pontiac General Hospital
- Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
- Undergraduate Degree: Maryland College
Professional Affiliations
Southeast Medical Group
