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Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD

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(Robert Williams, MD)

(345 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

University of Michigan Medical School (1999)

Professional interests include: kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), musculoskeletal problems, trauma, and more.

14650 E Old US 12 Suite 104
Chelsea, MI 48118

(734) 593-5700

Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD is an orthopedist in Chelsea, MI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1999 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Chelsea Hospital, IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION and Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Orthopaedics - Chelsea.

Office Locations

Address:

14650 E Old US 12 Suite 104
Chelsea, MI 48118

Address:

14650 E. Old Us Highway 12 Suite 104
Chelsea, MI 48118

Some issues Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

aspiration	153
doctor visit	347
hip imaging	36
hospital care	21
injections	153
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	34
pelvic imaging	40
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	89

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	158

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	44
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

aspiration	181
doctor visit	360
hip imaging	33
hospital care	12
injections	181
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	31
pelvic imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	104

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	173

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	32
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

aspiration	192
doctor visit	419
hip imaging	40
injections	192
joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	37
musculoskeletal imaging	38
pelvic imaging	41
reconstructive surgery	54
upper extremity surgery	16
X-rays	117

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	644
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	76
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

aspiration	222
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	36
doctor visit	478
hospital care	14
injections	222
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	57
musculoskeletal imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	90
upper extremity surgery	32

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	32
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

aspiration	211
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	35
doctor visit	522
hospital care	11
injections	211
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	109
lower extremity surgery	75
minimally invasive procedures	10
musculoskeletal imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	99
upper extremity surgery	34

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	44
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

aspiration	270
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	33
doctor visit	598
injections	270
joint surgery	79
lower extremity surgery	50
musculoskeletal imaging	51
reconstructive surgery	80
upper extremity surgery	29
X-rays	10

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	44
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	250
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	43
doctor visit	608
hospital care	11
injections	250
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	87
lower extremity surgery	67
musculoskeletal imaging	47
reconstructive surgery	88
upper extremity surgery	20

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	41
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

aspiration	189
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	32
doctor visit	330
injections	189
joint surgery	86
lower extremity surgery	55
musculoskeletal imaging	28
reconstructive surgery	87
upper extremity surgery	31

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	42
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

aspiration	517
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	116
doctor visit	737
injections	517
joint surgery	272
lower extremity surgery	180
musculoskeletal imaging	138
reconstructive surgery	273
upper extremity surgery	92
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chelsea, MI were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

aspiration	242
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	49
doctor visit	489
hip imaging	36
hospital care	13
injections	242
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	90
lower extremity surgery	62
minimally invasive procedures	10
musculoskeletal imaging	47
pelvic imaging	38
reconstructive surgery	89
upper extremity surgery	36
X-rays	69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD.

**Gender**
Female	206
Male	133

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	270
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	93
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1999. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1999)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Chelsea Hospital

IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Orthopaedics - Chelsea

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Molina Health Plan, UHC Community Plan, Tricare for Life WPS (Medicare Sec Only), Blue Preferred PPO And MyBlue YA, Humana HMO, Humana PPO And PFFS, HAP HMO And EPA, Medicare, United Healthcare, Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan, HAP POS, M Premier Care BCN, Great West HealthCare, BCBSM, Cigna PPO Away From Home, BCN MyBlue Medigap, Aetna, Alliance Medicare PPO, Aetna Better Health, Tricare, BCBSM Federal, Consumers Mutual, Medicare Plus Blue And Advantage PFFS, Priority Health Medigap, BCN Advantage MyBlue, Priority Health PPO POS, Alliance Health And Life, BCN HMO, Railroad Medicare, Washtenaw County Health, Blue Cross Complete Of Michigan, Jackson County Health Plan, Medicaid, Cofinity, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Alliance Health And Life Beech Ins, Priority Health Medicare (Advantage), HAP Senior Plus, Priority Health HMO EPO, Blue Preferred Plus, HAP Preferred, Lenawee County Health Plan, HAP Preferred TPA Cigna, Livingston Health Plan, BCN Away From Home, US Health And Life Together Health NWK, Blue Preferred Plus, MultiPlan, Priority Health, McLaren Health Plan, HAP Senior Plus, Humana HMO, TRICARE Prime Remote, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Alliance PPO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, HAP POS, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Aetna Medicare, Cofinity, Aetna, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Railroad Medicare Michigan, Community Care Associates, BCN of Michigan HMO, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, University of Michigan Health Plan, BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO, Trinity Health, Community Care, Medicare Michigan, Cofinity (Network), Blue Care Network of Michigan, HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial, Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS, Meridian Health Plan, Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Medicare (Traditional), Veterans Choice Program and Physicians Health Plan (PHP).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Molina Health Plan

UHC Community Plan

Tricare for Life WPS (Medicare Sec Only)

Blue Preferred PPO And MyBlue YA

Humana HMO

Humana PPO And PFFS

HAP HMO And EPA

Medicare

United Healthcare

Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan

HAP POS

M Premier Care BCN

Great West HealthCare

BCBSM

Cigna PPO Away From Home

BCN MyBlue Medigap

Aetna

Alliance Medicare PPO

Aetna Better Health

Tricare

BCBSM Federal

Consumers Mutual

Medicare Plus Blue And Advantage PFFS

Priority Health Medigap

BCN Advantage MyBlue

Priority Health PPO POS

Alliance Health And Life

BCN HMO

Railroad Medicare

Washtenaw County Health

Blue Cross Complete Of Michigan

Jackson County Health Plan

Medicaid

Cofinity

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Alliance Health And Life Beech Ins

Priority Health Medicare (Advantage)

HAP Senior Plus

Priority Health HMO EPO

Blue Preferred Plus

HAP Preferred

Lenawee County Health Plan

HAP Preferred TPA Cigna

Livingston Health Plan

BCN Away From Home

US Health And Life Together Health NWK

Blue Preferred Plus

MultiPlan

Priority Health

McLaren Health Plan

HAP Senior Plus

Humana HMO

TRICARE Prime Remote

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Alliance PPO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

HAP POS

Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

Aetna Medicare

Cofinity

Aetna

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Railroad Medicare Michigan

Community Care Associates

BCN of Michigan HMO

Blue Cross Complete of Michigan

University of Michigan Health Plan

BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO

Trinity Health

Community Care

Medicare Michigan

Cofinity (Network)

Blue Care Network of Michigan

HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial

Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS

Meridian Health Plan

Meridian Health Plan of Michigan

Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Medicare (Traditional)

Veterans Choice Program

Physicians Health Plan (PHP)

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Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 345 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chelsea, MI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Michael Williams, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
United Therapeutics Corporation	$286 ORENITRAM $286
DJO, LLC	$150 $150
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$136 Journey II $136
Pinnacle, Inc	$125 $125
Allergan Inc.	$48 BYSTOLIC $18	AVYCAZ $16	VRAYLAR $14
Other	$100 STRATAFIX $25	Zynrelef $24	NanoFx $19	NMES $7	$25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$844

Biography

Dr. Robert Williams is a general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Chelsea, MI. These areas are among his clinical interests: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), and sports health. Dr. Williams is affiliated with Trinity Health IHA Medical Group. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Williams seems to honor Cofinity, Blue California, and Health Alliance Plan (HAP), as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in Chelsea, MI is open to new patients as reported by Yext.