Vanessa Williams, MD

Vanessa Williams, MD

Endocrinologist
Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
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    About me

    Vanessa Williams was born in West Virginia but moved around and lived in several states before landing here in Springfield, IL. She enjoys teaching students and patients about endocrinology, especially diabetes mellitus. In my free time, she enjoys running, biking, hiking, hanging out with friends and family, cooking, gardening, and reading books.

    Gender

    Female

    Education & training

    Positions
    Assistant Professor
    Clerkship Director
    Board Certifications
    Endocrinology
    Internal Medicine
    Medical School
    West Virginia University School of Medicine
    Graduate Degree
    West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV
    Undergraduate Degree
    BS Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
    Residency
    Internal Medicine, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
    Fellowship
    Endocrinology, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

    Specialties

    Conditions

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    Appointments

    SIU Medicine strongly encourages all patients to verify coverage, benefits and which providers are considered in-network with their health plan. SIU Medicine has more than 300 health care providers ready to serve you and your family. SIU Medicine accepts a wide variety of governmental and non-governmental health plans to serve our community. 

    Clinical locations

    Locations

    SIU Medicine Endocrinology | Springfield

    751 N. Rutledge St. Springfield, IL 62702 1st Floor
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    Mon - Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
    217-545-8000
    Locations

    SIU Medicine Endocrinology | Decatur

    2 Memorial Dr. Decatur, IL 62526
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    Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
    217-545-8000

    Hospital privileges

    • HSHS St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL
    • Memorial Health, Springfield IL

    Featured Publications

    [1] Williams VL.  Boatright C.  Classics in abdominal imaging: the empty inguinal canal sign on CT for testicular origin of unknown abdominopelvic mass.  2026 Jan;():. 
    PMID: 41528434

    [2] Crow D.  Misfeldt M.  Fishback S.  Parker R.  Williams VL.  Intraductal Papillary Neoplasm of the Biliary Tract: A Rare Pre-Malignant Diagnosis.  2025 ;18(6):145-146. 
    PMID: 41450590

    [3] Ali MM.  Parveen S.  Williams V.  Dons R.  Uwaifo GI.  Cardiometabolic comorbidities and complications of obesity and chronic kidney disease (CKD).  2024 Jun;36():100341. 
    PMID: 38616864

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