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
Phoenix, Arizona
Education
- 2004
ResidencyFamily Medicine Residency, Family Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2004
ResidentFamily Medicine Residency, Family Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2001
MDUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
- 1997
BS - ChemistrySpelman College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2004
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2004
Resident Teacher of the YearSociety of Teachers of Family Medicine
- 2001
Medical Student Research AwardUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
- 2001
Outstanding Medical Student in Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
- 2001
Community Service AwardUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
Committee MemberClinical Reviews, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2021 - present
Visiting ScholarStrategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- 2021 - present
MemberExecutive Board, Academy of Eating Disorders
- 2021 - present
MemberStrategic Planning Committee, Academy of Eating Disorders
- 2021 - present
ConsultantGrant Proposal Submission, National Eating Disorder Association
- 2018 - 2021
Executive SponsorMulticultural Team, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Council, Banner Health
- 2018 - present
MemberDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Academy of Eating Disorders
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 2010 - present
Board MemberNational Board of Directors, Binge Eating Disorder Association