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Amy W. Williams, M.D.

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  2. Nephrologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Amy W. Williams, M.D., is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Nephrology who currently practices in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Mayo Clinic. She is a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Williams serves as the Executive Dean of the Practice at Mayo Clinic.

She attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed her internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota.

Her clinical interests focus on incenter, home, and peritoneal dialysis, chronic renal failure, acute renal failure/critical care, and nephrolithiasis/transportation disorders.

  1. Acute kidney failure
  2. Chronic kidney disease
  3. End-stage renal disease
  4. Kidney stone
  1. Dialysis
  2. Hemodialysis
  3. Peritoneal dialysis
  • Chronic renal failure
  • Daily hemodialysis
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Home hemodialysis
  • Acute renal failure/critical care
  • Dialysis
  • Nephrolithiasis/transportation disorders
  1. 1990
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1990
    Fellow - NephrologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1987
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1987
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1985
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1984
    MDCase Western Reserve University
  7. 1980
    BAGoucher College

Certifications

  1. 1990
    NephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1987
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Doctor's Mayo Society Lifetime Achievement AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2014
    Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) - FellowExecutive Leadership in Academic Medicine
  3. 2012
    Excellence in Teamwork AwardEmployee Recognition Program, Department of Human Resources
  4. 2010
    Excellence in Teamwork AwardEmployee Recognition Program, Department of Human Resources
  5. 2008
    Recognition as 20% Top Faculty Internal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2005
    Department of Medicine Outstanding Service AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  7. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  8. 1984
    Schultz Award in CardiologyCase Western Reserve University
  9. 1983
    Alpha Omega AlphaCase Western Reserve University
  10. 1980
    Honors in ChemistryGoucher College
  11. 1980
    General Academic HonorsGoucher College

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - present
    IMP Executive Committee MemberMayo Clinic, Center for Regenerative Medicine
  2. 2019 - present
    ACO Board MemberMayo Clinic
  3. 2019 - present
    2030 Facilitation Team MemberMayo Clinic
  4. 2018 - present
    Member, Board of DirectorsAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  5. 2018 - present
    Joint Board - Council Collaborative Maintenance Pathway Advisory GroupAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  6. 2017 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  7. 2017 - present
    National Kidney Week Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Nephrology
  8. 2016 - 2018
    Chair, Technical Expert PanelU.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  9. 2016 - 2018
    Technical Expert Panel, ESRD Emergency Room Visit Quality Measures ChairCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  10. 2016 - present
    Co-ChairRochester Plummer Coordinating Group
  11. 2016 - present
    Recertification Task ForceAmerican Society of Nephrology
  12. 2016 - present
    Public Policy and Advocacy BoardAmerican Society of Nephrology
  13. 2015 - 2017
    CMO Executive TeamMinnesota Hospital Association
  14. 2015 - 2017
    CMO GroupMinnesota Hospital Association
  15. 2015 - 2016
    Blue Ribbon Panel - Diversity and InclusionAmerican Society of Nephrology
  16. 2015 - 2016
    American Society of Nephrology
  17. 2015 - 2016
    Councilor Nominating CommitteeAmerican Society of Nephrology
  18. 2015 - 2016
    Past PresidentWomen in Nephrology
  19. 2014 - 2017
    CEO Executive BoardUnited Health Care
  20. 2014 - 2015
    ChairExecutive Oversight for Ebola Planning
  21. 2014
    MemberMidwest Specialty Care Clinical Practice Committee
  22. 2013 - 2015
    Complex Chronic Disease Work GroupUnited HealthCare
  23. 2013 - 2017
    MemberMayo Post Acute Care Steering Committee
  24. 2013 - 2017
    ChairHospital Practice Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  25. 2013 - 2017
    MemberHospital Advisory Group/Hospital Care Delivery Platform
  26. 2013 - 2017
    MemberOperations Coordinating Group - Rochester
  27. 2013 - 2017
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee - Rochester
  28. 2013 - 2017
    Executive Board MemberUnited Health Care
  29. 2013
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  30. 2013 - present
    ChairHospital Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  31. 2013 - present
    MemberRochester Electronic Systems Oversight Committee
  32. 2012 - 2018
    MemberBoard of Directors, Mayo Clinic Health Systems- Red Wing
  33. 2012 - 2016
    MemberQuality Metrics Task Force, American Society of Nephrology
  34. 2012 - 2016
    MemberPublic Policy Board, American Society of Nephrology
  35. 2012 - 2014
    ChairASN ABIM/Consumer Reports Choosing Wisely Campaign, American Society of Nephrology
  36. 2012
    MemberMayo Clinic Health System CEO Selection Committee
  37. 2012
    MemberMayo Clinic Dean of Education Search/Selection Committee, Department of Education Administration
  38. 2012
    MemberDean Selection Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  39. 2012 - present
    MemberDialysis Oversight Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  40. 2012 - present
    MemberPersonnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  41. 2011 - 2016
    ChairQuality and Patient Safety Task Force, American Society of Nephrology
  42. 2011 - 2014
    PresidentWomen in Nephrology
  43. 2011 - 2014
    MemberAccountable Care Organization Task Force, American Society of Nephrology
  44. 2011 - present
    MemberNephrology and Hypertension Subspecialty Council, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  45. 2011 - present
    MemberNP/PA MSHS Program Advisory Committee, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  46. 2010 - 2014
    Advisory Board MemberAmerican Society of Nephrology
  47. 2010
    President-ElectWomen in Nephrology
  48. 2010 - present
    MemberNurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Executive Committee
  49. 2009 - present
    MemberExecutive Operations Team/Midwest Executive Operations Team - Rochester
  50. 2009 - present
    MemberDialysis Executive Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  51. 2008 - 2013
    MemberAdministrative Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  52. 2007 - 2010
    TreasurerWomen in Nephrology
  53. 2006 - 2011
    ChairPatient Care Committee, Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension
  54. 2006 - 2009
    MemberCommunications Committee, Minnesota Medical Association
  55. 2006
    MemberNephrology Critical Care Committee, Division of Nephrology & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  56. 2006
    MemberFunding for Education Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  57. 2006
    MemberMayo Clinic Education Strategy Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  58. 2006
    MemberFunding for Education Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  59. 2006 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  60. 2005 - 2010
    MemberHospital Practice Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  61. 2005 - 2008
    Vice ChairHospital Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  62. 2005 - 2008
    ChairInternal Medicine Hospital Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  63. 2005 - 2008
    MemberInternal Medicine Hospital Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  64. 2005 - 2008
    ChairHospital Practice Associate Executive Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  65. 2005
    Diversity Comittee, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  66. 2005
    MemberMayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center Education Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  67. 2005 - present
    MemberHospital Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  68. 2004 - 2009
    MemberCommittee on Development, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  69. 2004 - 2009
    MemberAlumni Committee on Development, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  70. 2004 - 2007
    MemberProgram on Professionalism, Department of Internal Medicine
  71. 2004 - 2007
    ChairMentoring Task Force, Women in Nephrology
  72. 2004 - 2006
    MemberWork Life Balance Subcommittee, Personnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  73. 2004 - 2006
    MemberAll Staff Satisfaction Subcommittee, Personnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  74. 2004 - 2005
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  75. 2004 - 2005
    MemberEducation Development Leadership Team, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  76. 2004 - 2005
    MemberLeadership Education Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  77. 2004 - 2005
    MemberMayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  78. 2004 - 2005
    MemberMayo Foundation Education Leadership Team, Mayo Clinic Committees
  79. 2002 - 2005
    MemberCoalition for Diversity, Department of Internal Medicine
  80. 2002 - 2005
    MemberCommunications Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  81. 2002 - 2004
    MemberEducation Communication Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  82. 2002
    MemberBoard of Governors, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  83. 2001 - 2005
    MemberMayo Clinic Development Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  84. 2001 - 2004
    MemberSmoking Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  85. 2001 - 2003
    MemberMayo Foundation Career Development Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  86. 2001 - 2003
    MemberAdministrative Committee of the Board of Governors, Board of Governors, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  87. 2000 - 2005
    MemberContinuing Medical Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  88. 2000 - 2002
    MemberMedical Education Scholarship Subcommittee, Department of Internal Medicine
  89. 2000 - present
    ParticipantInternal Medicine Residency Applicant Interviewer, Department of Internal Medicine
  90. 1999 - 2013
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  91. 1999 - 2009
    MemberLeadership Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  92. 1999 - 2005
    MemberWomen's Advisory Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  93. 1998 - 2004
    MemberSteering Committee, Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services (all Mayo Clinic Health System Dialysis Facilities), Division of Nephrology & Internal Medicine
  94. 1998 - 2002
    MemberCommittee on Committees, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  95. 1998 - 1999
    MemberRegional Health System Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  96. 1998 - 1999
    MemberNetwork and Telecommunications Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  97. 1998 - 1999
    MemberInternal Medicine Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  98. 1998 - 1999
    MemberNephrology Executive Committee, Division of Nephrology & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  99. 1998 - 1999
    MemberInternal Medicine Hospital Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  100. 1997 - 2000
    MemberFaculty Development Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  101. 1997 - present
    MemberRenal Physicians Association
  102. 1996 - 1999
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  103. 1996 - 1998
    MemberMayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  104. 1996 - 1998
    MemberTrip and Travel Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  105. 1994 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Hemodialysis
  106. 1993 - 1995
    MemberPublic Affairs Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  107. 1993 - 1995
    MemberMayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  108. 1993 - 1995
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  109. 1992 - 1998
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Nephrology & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  110. 1992 - 1997
    MemberResearch Committee, Division of Nephrology & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  111. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Nephrology
  112. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  113. 1990 - present
    MemberThe Renal Network of the Upper Midwest, Inc.
  114. 1988 - 1991
    MemberMayo Alumni Advisory Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
  115. 1988 - 1991
    MemberBoard of Directors, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  116. 1988 - 1989
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  117. 1987 - 1988
    PresidentMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  118. 1987 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  119. 1986
    Resident RepresentativeInternal Medicine and Medical Subspecialties, Graduate Education Committee, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  120. 1985 - 1987
    Social ChairMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  121.  
    Associate DirectorFaculty Development Committee, Department of Internal Medicine

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