Dr. R. Fred Williams Jr., MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Duke University School of Medicine	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Frenchay Hospital	General Surgery/Thoracic	Not Specified
Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center	General Surgery	Not Specified
Fellowship - Frenchay Hospital	Cardiothoracic Surgery	Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Surgery	Surgery	Not Specified

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on July 07, 2026 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ Dr Williams was very thorough an... ”

Dr Williams was very thorough and carefully explained what the issues were, plan to fix as well as consequences of not proceeding and proceeding. Also, what would have to be done afterwards.

Verified Patient

“Dr Williams was very thorough an...”

Dr Williams was very thorough and carefully explained what the issues were, plan to fix as well as consequences of not proceeding and proceeding. Also, what would have to be done afterwards.

Anonymous 07/07/2026

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

Verified Patient

“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 06/30/2026

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ He was very clear and concerned ... ”

He was very clear and concerned about my health in the long run.

Verified Patient

“He was very clear and concerned ...”

He was very clear and concerned about my health in the long run.

Anonymous 06/30/2026

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ Very satisfying.... ”

Very satisfying.

Verified Patient

“Very satisfying....”

Very satisfying.

Anonymous 06/30/2026

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on July 23, 2025 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ Doctor was kind.... ”

Doctor was kind.

Verified Patient

“Doctor was kind....”

Doctor was kind.

Anonymous 07/23/2025

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on July 02, 2026 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ I would highly recommend Dr Will... ”

I would highly recommend Dr Williams

Verified Patient

“I would highly recommend Dr Will...”

I would highly recommend Dr Williams

Anonymous 07/02/2026

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ Dr. Williams has been a superio... ”

Dr. Williams has been a superior caregiver

Verified Patient

“Dr. Williams has been a superio...”

Dr. Williams has been a superior caregiver

Anonymous 06/30/2026

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ Could not have been better... ”

Could not have been better

Verified Patient

“Could not have been better...”

Could not have been better

Anonymous 06/30/2026

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on August 10, 2025 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ Dr. Williams is the best there i... ”

Dr. Williams is the best there is in eastern NC

Verified Patient

“Dr. Williams is the best there i...”

Dr. Williams is the best there is in eastern NC

Anonymous 08/10/2025

Open full review

Review by Anonymous on July 20, 2025 -

ECU Health General & Bariatric Surgery - 503 Bowman Gray Drive

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
Average Wait Time Not rated

Provider Evaluation

Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
Listening Skills
Clear explanations
Trust in Decision Making Not rated
Accuracy of Diagnosis Not rated
Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated

Comment - “ A+ top knotch care the entire ti... ”

A+ top knotch care the entire time

Verified Patient

“A+ top knotch care the entire ti...”

A+ top knotch care the entire time

Anonymous 07/20/2025

Office Hours

Surgeon - General

Highlights

Biography

Featured Review See More Reviews

Summary

Provider Training

Photos

Specialties

Languages Spoken

Medical Specialties

Payment Options

Reviews

Office & Staff Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Review by Anonymous on July 07, 2026 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ Dr Williams was very thorough an... ”

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ Good... ”

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ He was very clear and concerned ... ”

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ Very satisfying.... ”

Review by Anonymous on July 23, 2025 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ Doctor was kind.... ”

Review by Anonymous on July 02, 2026 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ I would highly recommend Dr Will... ”

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ Dr. Williams has been a superio... ”

Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2026 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ Could not have been better... ”

Review by Anonymous on August 10, 2025 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ Dr. Williams is the best there i... ”

Review by Anonymous on July 20, 2025 -

Office & Staff Evaluation

Practice Evaluation

Provider Evaluation

Comment - “ A+ top knotch care the entire ti... ”

Locations

Affiliated Practices

Practice Colleagues

Tomar Reisler, MD - Plastic Surgeon, Surgeon

James Stanton, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Hospitalist

Robert Carter, DDS - Dentist

Randi Caruso, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Nim Chan, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Anna Powell, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Eric Carlson, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician

Mark Cavaliere, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Praveen Chada, MD - Hospitalist

Kelly Sterling, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Procedures & Services