Alice L. Williams, M.D. is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her ophthalmology residency as well as her fellowship in Glaucoma at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. She has been a contributing author for the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Ophthalmology, Survey of Ophthalmology, and the Journal of Glaucoma, among others. She was also an editor for the Glaucoma Section in the Seventh Edition of the Wills Eye Manual. She is an Attending Surgeon at Wills Eye Hospital where she lectures and teaches its medical students and residents. As a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Dr. Williams’ special areas of expertise include Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery and Cataract Surgery.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED?

I was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST?

The field of ophthalmology is always moving forward. This is especially true for the subspecialty of glaucoma, where recent advances have given us more treatment options than ever. I value establishing personal relationships with my patients, so that together we can choose an individualized treatment plan that will help them achieve their best vision. 

FAVORITE THING TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?

I love spending time with my family and especially my son. We like to stay active by hiking, biking, and playing tennis.