J. Russell Williams, M.D.
Internal Medicine, Adult Primary Care
accepting new patients
Offers Virtual Visits
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Primary Care
989 Ribaut Road
Suite 260, Beaufort Medical Plaza
Beaufort
, SC 29902
About Dr. J. Russell Williams
“I want to help patients feel better by listening, understanding their needs and talking with them about factors important to their health.”
A board-certified specialist in internal medicine, Dr. Russell Williams brings more than 30 years of experience to Beaufort Memorial Primary Care. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in adults.
Areas of Expertise
- Diabetes – A disease in which the body does not properly produce or use insulin, resulting in abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
- Hypertension – A common condition, known as high blood pressure, that affects the body's arteries with serious consequences if not treated.
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) – A chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs and is typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often cigarette smoke.
- Asthma – A respiratory condition that can make breathing difficult, trigger coughing and cause shortness of breath when airways in the lungs are inflamed.
- Preventive Care – Regularly scheduled medical visits intended to help detect or prevent serious disease and manage chronic conditions.
Video Visits
Dr. Williams offers virtual visits for patients needing medication checks, standard chronic illness management, sick visits and follow up care for certain conditions. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.
Background
Originally from Colorado, Dr. Williams made his way to the south in pursuit of his medical degree. Upon completion of his residency program at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, he has practiced mostly in Columbia.
Dr. Williams joined Beaufort Memorial Primary Care in 2023 after 12 years of providing care for patients in a West Columbia clinic that was designed to offer a medical home for the uninsured. Prior to that he cared for patients in a variety of settings, including skilled nursing facilities, hospitals and outpatient practices.
Dr. Williams and his wife, Cynthia, a registered nurse, are no strangers to the Lowcountry lifestyle. They love the Beaufort area and previously had a home on Daufuskie Island. Dr. Williams especially enjoys exploring the outdoors with nature photography, hiking and fishing, whenever he gets the chance.
Education
Residency:
Richland Memorial Hospital (now known as Prisma Health Richland Hospital), University of South Carolina School of Medicine
(1995)
Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine
(1992)
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, The American Board of Internal Medicine
Conditions Treated
- Women's Health
- Wellness
- Weight Management
- Thyroid Disease
- Smoking Cessation
- Slowing The Effects Of Aging
- Preventive Care
- Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Of Disease
- Nutritional Support
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lifestyle Medicine and Preventive Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Holistic Care
- High Cholesterol
- Health Care Maintenance
- Geriatrics
- Endocrine System Disorders
- Elevated Cholesterol Levels
- Disease Prevention and Treatment
- Dietary Counseling
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Illness Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cholesterol
- Care Across the Lifespan
- Asthma
- Allergies and Asthma
- Adult Primary Care
- Adolescent Care
In the News
September 12, 2023
Beaufort Memorial Primary Care Welcomes Experienced Internist
To help meet the primary care needs of area residents, Beaufort Memorial Primary Care has added J. Russell Williams, M.D., to its medical staff.
A board-certified specialist in internal medicine, Dr. Williams brings more than 30 years of experience in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in adults to the Beaufort practice.
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