Dr. Derek Adam Williams, DO, FSCAI is a pediatric interventional cardiologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in pediatric interventional cardiology. He graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Derek Adam Williams, DO, FSCAI is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health, Atrium Health and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.
1001 Blythe Boulevard Unit 500
Charlotte, NC 28203
3903 N. Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27455
Medical Center Boulevard 7th Floor
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.
Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:
During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.
There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.
Dr. Derek Adam Williams, DO, FSCAI graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (1999)
Residency: Albany Medical Center (2002)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Derek Adam Williams, DO, FSCAI is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Derek Adam Williams, DO, FSCAI has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 64 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Derek Adam Williams, DO, FSCAI from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlotte, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derek Adam Williams, DO, FSCAI. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
$8,327
Artis Q $7,851 |
Non-Product Specific $475 |
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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$5,167
Melody $3,248 |
Heart Valves $1,586 |
CoreValve Evolut $267 |
Cardiopulmonary $66 |
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation |
$1,788
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $1,053 |
Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $735 |
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$474
HELEX Septal Occluder $298 |
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $176 |
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AXOGEN |
$42
AxoGuard Nerve Protector $42 |
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Other |
$12
Optis Coronary Imaging System $12 |
Travel and Lodging | $12,974 |
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Food and Beverage | $2,835 |
Dr. Derek Adam Williams, DO, FSCAI has received 65 research payments totaling $10,702.
Dr. Derek Williams is a pediatric interventional cardiology specialist in Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, and Greensboro, NC. Dr. Williams is especially interested in stent placement (stenting), hypertension (high blood pressure), and angioplasty. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Williams is affiliated with Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health.