Credentials of Dr. Richard B. Williams
Cincinnati native Dr. Richard Williams obtained his Medical Degree and his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Kentucky. In 1986 Dr. Williams completed his residency in general surgery. Upon the completion of his plastic surgery residency at Ohio State University, Dr. Williams returned to the greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky area to begin his practice.
Dr. Williams was board certified by the American Board of Surgery In 1989 and a member of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) organization, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) and the Greater Cincinnati Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Selected "Americas Top Plastic Surgeon" 2004, 2007, 2008
- One of Cincinnati Magazine's "Top Docs" in 2009
- Recognized Outstanding Citizen by the Legislative of The Commonwealth of Kentucky 2002 for his work on Operation Smile Missions
- 2004 Inducted into the Holmes High School Hall of Fame as Distinguished Alumnus
- Juvederm National Trainer
Trains physicians in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area on the safety and use of Juvederm
Member of the Operation Smile team of plastic surgeons repairing cleft lip and cleft palates in underdeveloped countries, 2001-2002.
PROFESSIONAL
Richard B. Williams, M.D., F.A.C.S.
PARTNER The Plastic Surgery Group Cincinnati
The Plastic Surgery Group Kentucky
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1992
American Board of Surgery, 1989
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Endoscopic Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Laser Resurfacing of the Face
SOCIETY AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Ohio Valley Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Greater Cincinnati Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
LICENSURE
Ohio - 1986
Kentucky - 1982
Indiana - 1986
OPERATION SMILE
Participated in missions to Nicaragua in 2001 and 2002 repairing cleft lip/palate in young children and adults
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical Degree – University of Kentucky, 1981
Bachelor of Science Degree - University of Kentucky, 1978
RESIDENCIES
Plastic Surgery – Ohio State University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dr. Williams has participated as a plastic surgeon on missions to Nicaragua in 2002, 2003, 2004 and China in 2005 with Operation Smile an international organization devoted to repairing children's cleft lips and palates.
Dr. Williams is Chairman of the Cincinnati Friends of Charity Foundation which supports multiple charities throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky