David Williams, M.D.
About
Dr. David Williams was born in Orangeburg, SC, and grew up in Lexington. He earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Clemson University and a M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina through the U.S. Navy Health Profession Scholarship Program. After finishing a family medicine internship at the Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL, he graduated from the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute and went on to serve as a U.S. Naval Flight surgeon for F-18 Fighter Attack Squadron VMFA(AW)-533, stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC. Following his Naval service, Dr. Williams completed his ophthalmology training at the University of South Carolina PRISMA Health in Columbia. He and his wife, Mollie, and their two children are excited to be back in Greenville where Mollie grew up.
Areas of Expertise and Special Interests
- Cataract surgery including Toric and Multifocal intraocular lens implants
- Laser treatments for glaucoma
- Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery
- Diabetic retinopathy treatment
Educational Background
2024 PRISMA Health / University of South Carolina – Ophthalmology Residency
2017 Naval Hospital Jacksonville – Family Medicine Internship
2016 Medical University of South Carolina – Doctor of Medicine
2010 Clemson University – Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Certifications and Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
American Medical Association
Honors and Awards
Chief Resident – PRISMA Health / University of South Carolina
Health Professions Scholarship Program Recipient
Humanitarian Service Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation, VMFA(AW)-533
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Patient Safety Award, Naval Hospital Jacksonville
Multiple Art Publications – Medical University of South Carolina