Biographical summary
Lesley Williams, MD is a family medicine physician with specialty interest in integrated physical and mental health.
Her clinical focus includes:
    - Expertise in management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension
- Partnering with patients to reach their individual health and wellness goals
- Empowering patients to understand their illness and advocate for their health care needs
- Complex coordination of care and screening for mental health issues
- Promotion of weight inclusive care
- Comprehensive medical consultations for eating disorder patients
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Williams is active in research and education as well as providing mentorship to medical students. She also authors expert content on topics involving eating disorders, diversity & inclusivity promotion and stigma prevention in healthcare.
        Conditions treated
        
        Interests
- Diabetes management
- Integrated behavioral health
- Adolescent care
- Women's health
- Weight inclusive care
- Preventative health
Mayo Clinic locations
        Education
- 2004ResidentFamily Medicine Residency, Family Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 2001MDUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine 
- 1997BS - ChemistrySpelman College 
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2004Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine 
Awards and honors
- 2004Resident Teacher of the YearSociety of Teachers of Family Medicine 
- 2001Medical Student Research AwardUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine 
- 2001Outstanding Medical Student in Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine 
- 2001Community Service AwardUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine 
Professional memberships
- 2023 - presentSite LeadThunderbird Practice, Department of Family Medicine 
- 2023 - presentMemberNational Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders 
- 2022 - presentAED Representative MemberEating Disorder Cross Organization Workgroup, American Academy of Pediatrics 
- 2021 - 2022MemberStrategic Planning Committee, Academy of Eating Disorders 
- 2021 - 2022ConsultantGrant Proposal Submission, National Eating Disorder Association 
- 2021 - presentCourse DirectorFamily and Internal Medicine Clinical Reviews Course, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2021 - presentCourse DirectorSKIN Dermatology Course, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2021 - presentVisiting ScholarStrategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health  
- 2021 - presentDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion OfficerExecutive Board of Directors, Academy of Eating Disorders 
- 2021 - presentMember, AdvisorMedical Care & Standards Committee, Academy of Eating Disorders 
- 2018 - 2021Executive SponsorMulticultural Team, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Council, Banner Health 
- 2018 - 2021Member, AdvisorMedical Care & Standards Committee, Academy of Eating Disorders 
- 2018 - presentMemberDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Academy of Eating Disorders 
- 2018 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians 
- 2010 - 2012Board MemberNational Board of Directors, Binge Eating Disorder Association 
Publications