Joseph Williams

Department of Surgery
Adjunct Professor

joseph.kerwin.williams@emory.edu

Overview

Dr. Williams completed his medical school training at the University of Mississippi and matriculated to Emory University for General Surgery. After completing his plastic surgery residency at Emory University, Dr. Williams finished his training as a fellow in pediatric and craniofacial surgery under Dr. Joseph McCarthy at New York University.

After spending three years at the University of Washington/Seattle Childrens as an assistant professor, Dr. Williams returned to Atlanta with his family to join Atlanta Plastic Surgery and continue his work with pediatric plastic surgery at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta in 1998.

He is currently the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta and Medical Director of the Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies.

He carries an appointment as Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery through the division of Plastic Surgery at Emory University and as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Pediatrics.

Research

Publications

Understanding Access to Care: Factors Influencing Patient Attendance at Craniofacial Speech Evaluations.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J Volume: 62 Page(s): 201 - 213
02/01/2025 Authors: Heister C; Dillon K; Brady C; Soldanska M; Williams JK; Mason K
Short-term Satisfaction, Psychosocial Impact, and Complication Profile of Reduction Mammaplasty During Adolescence.
Aesthet Surg J Volume: 43 Page(s): NP484 - NP491
06/14/2023 Authors: Payne SH; Brown CA; Saad O; Neimanis SA; Hatcher K; Brady CM; Williams JK; Soldanska M
Utilization of 3D MRI for the Evaluation of Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Insertion Site in Patients With Velopharyngeal Dysfunction.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J Volume: 59 Page(s): 1469 - 1476
12/01/2022 Authors: Mason KN; Riski JE; Williams JK; Jones RA; Perry JL
Mandibular Distraction in Neonatal Pierre Robin Sequence: Is Immediate Extubation Both Feasible and Safe?
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 149 Page(s): 1155e - 1164e
06/01/2022 Authors: Payne SH; Brady CM; Mercury OA; Soldanska M; Hush SE; Xiang Y; Williams JK
Expanded Analysis of a Modified Enhanced Recovery Protocol in Cleft Palatoplasty.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J Volume: 57 Page(s): 1190 - 1196
10/01/2020 Authors: Hush SE; Brady C; Soldanska M; Williams JK
Implementation of a Modified Enhanced Recovery Protocol in Cleft Palate Repairs.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 30 Page(s): 2154 - 2158
10/01/2019 Authors: Hush SE; Chen JT; Brady CM; Soldanska M; Nusz DJ; Rhinehart DL; Heiss K; Crowley C; Williams JK
The Effects of Age and Dose on Gene Expression and Segmental Bone Defect Repair After BMP-2 Delivery.
JBMR Plus Volume: 3 Page(s): e10068
02/01/2019 Authors: Cheng A; Krishnan L; Tran L; Stevens HY; Xia B; Lee N; Williams JK; Gibson G; Guldberg RE
Human osteoblasts exhibit sexual dimorphism in their response to estrogen on microstructured titanium surfaces.
Biol Sex Differ Volume: 9 Page(s): 30
07/03/2018 Authors: Berger MB; Cohen DJ; Olivares-Navarrete R; Williams JK; Cochran DL; Boyan BD; Schwartz Z
Mandibular Osteomyelitis and Cervical Lymphadenitis Due to Mycobacterium abscessus: Surgical Management of a Pediatric Cohort With a Shared Epidemiologic Exposure.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 28 Page(s): 1960 - 1965
11/01/2017 Authors: Thompson PW; Williams JK
Inhibition of angiogenesis impairs bone healing in an in vivo murine rapid resynostosis model.
J Biomed Mater Res A Volume: 105 Page(s): 2742 - 2749
10/01/2017 Authors: Hyzy SL; Kajan I; Wilson DS; Lawrence KA; Mason D; Williams JK; Olivares-Navarrete R; Cohen DJ; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Pediatric Dental Clinic-Associated Outbreak of Mycobacterium abscessus Infection.
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc Volume: 6 Page(s): e116 - e122
09/01/2017 Authors: Hatzenbuehler LA; Tobin-D'Angelo M; Drenzek C; Peralta G; Cranmer LC; Anderson EJ; Milla SS; Abramowicz S; Yi J; Hilinski J
Characteristics of 1616 Consecutive Dog Bite Injuries at a Single Institution.
Clin Pediatr (Phila) Volume: 56 Page(s): 316 - 325
04/01/2017 Authors: Golinko MS; Arslanian B; Williams JK
Reply: Mid-Term Dental and Nerve-Related Complications of Infant Distraction for Robin Sequence.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 139 Page(s): 806e - 807e
03/01/2017 Authors: Steinberg JP; Thomas JE; Williams JK
Substrate Stiffness Controls Osteoblastic and Chondrocytic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells without Exogenous Stimuli.
PLoS One Volume: 12 Page(s): e0170312
01/01/2017 Authors: Olivares-Navarrete R; Lee EM; Smith K; Hyzy SL; Doroudi M; Williams JK; Gall K; Boyan BD; Schwartz Z
Mid-term Dental and Nerve-Related Complications of Infant Distraction for Robin Sequence: Response to Commentary.
Plast Reconstr Surg
11/28/2016 Authors: Steinberg JP; Thomas JE; Williams JK
Differential spatial regulation of BMP molecules is associated with single-suture craniosynostosis.
J Neurosurg Pediatr Volume: 18 Page(s): 83 - 91
07/01/2016 Authors: Whitton A; Hyzy SL; Britt C; Williams JK; Boyan BD; Olivares-Navarrete R
Craniosynostosis and Resynostosis: Models, Imaging, and Dental Implications.
J Dent Res Volume: 95 Page(s): 846 - 852
07/01/2016 Authors: Hermann CD; Hyzy SL; Olivares-Navarrete R; Walker M; Williams JK; Boyan BD; Schwartz Z
Mid-Term Dental and Nerve-Related Complications of Infant Distraction for Robin Sequence.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 138 Page(s): 82e - 90e
07/01/2016 Authors: Steinberg JP; Brady CM; Waters BR; Soldanska M; Burstein FD; Thomas JE; Williams JK
Sphincterplasty for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in the Child Without a Cleft-Palate: Etiologies and Speech Outcomes.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 26 Page(s): 2067 - 2071
10/01/2015 Authors: Golinko MS; Mason K; Nett K; Riski JE; Williams JK
Osteoblast maturation on microtextured titanium involves paracrine regulation of bone morphogenetic protein signaling.
J Biomed Mater Res A Volume: 103 Page(s): 1721 - 1731
05/01/2015 Authors: Olivares-Navarrete R; Hyzy SL; Pan Q; Dunn G; Williams JK; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Rapidly polymerizing injectable click hydrogel therapy to delay bone growth in a murine re-synostosis model.
Biomaterials Volume: 35 Page(s): 9698 - 9708
12/01/2014 Authors: Hermann CD; Wilson DS; Lawrence KA; Ning X; Olivares-Navarrete R; Williams JK; Guldberg RE; Murthy N; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Varespladib and cardiovascular events in patients with an acute coronary syndrome: the VISTA-16 randomized clinical trial.
JAMA Volume: 311 Page(s): 252 - 262
01/15/2014 Authors: Nicholls SJ; Kastelein JJP; Schwartz GG; Bash D; Rosenson RS; Cavender MA; Brennan DM; Koenig W; Jukema JW; Nambi V
Facial nerve paralysis and frey syndrome in an infant following removal of an internal mandibular distraction device.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 24 Page(s): 961 - 963
05/01/2013 Authors: Kapadia SM; Golinko MS; Williams JK
Biphasic fusion of the murine posterior frontal suture.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 131 Page(s): 727 - 740
04/01/2013 Authors: Hermann CD; Richards MA; Chang R; Olivares-Navarrete R; Williams JK; Guldberg RE; Vidakovic B; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Rapid re-synostosis following suturectomy in pediatric mice is age and location dependent.
Bone Volume: 53 Page(s): 284 - 293
03/01/2013 Authors: Hermann CD; Lawrence K; Olivares-Navarrete R; Williams JK; Guldberg RE; Boyan BD; Schwartz Z
Immediate mandibular distraction in mandibular hypoplasia and upper airway obstruction.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 23 Page(s): 1981 - 1984
11/01/2012 Authors: Schoemann MB; Burstein FD; Bakthavachalam S; Williams JK
Interrelationship of cranial suture fusion, basicranial development, and resynostosis following suturectomy in twist1(+/-) mice, a murine model of Saethre-Chotzen syndrome.
Calcif Tissue Int Volume: 91 Page(s): 255 - 266
10/01/2012 Authors: Hermann CD; Lee CSD; Gadepalli S; Lawrence KA; Richards MA; Olivares-Navarrete R; Williams JK; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Click-hydrogel therapy to prevent re-synostosis in pediatric mouse model
Volume: 6 Page(s): 325 - 325
09/01/2012 Authors: Hermann CD; Lawrence KA; Wilson DS; Ning X; Olivares-Navarrete R; Guldberg RE; Murthy N; Williams JK; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Algorithm to assess cranial suture fusion with varying and discontinuous mineral density.
Ann Biomed Eng Volume: 40 Page(s): 1597 - 1609
07/01/2012 Authors: Hermann CD; Richards MA; Olivares-Navarrete R; Williams JK; Guldberg RE; Skrinjar O; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Maxillary advancement in patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia: role of adjuvant stabilization techniques and materials.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 23 Page(s): 812 - 816
05/01/2012 Authors: Burstein FD; Maurice SM; Granger M; Williams JK
Coordinated tether formation in anatomically distinct mice growth centers is dependent on a functional vitamin D receptor and is tightly linked to three-dimensional tissue morphology.
Bone Volume: 49 Page(s): 419 - 427
09/01/2011 Authors: Lee CSD; Chen J; Wang Y; Williams JK; Ranly DM; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Use of Integra in complex pediatric wounds.
Ann Plast Surg Volume: 66 Page(s): 493 - 496
05/01/2011 Authors: Ghazi BH; Williams JK
Fibrin glue: a scaffold for cellular-based therapy in a critical-sized defect.
Ann Plast Surg Volume: 66 Page(s): 301 - 305
03/01/2011 Authors: Singh K; Moyer H; Williams JK; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Alginate microencapsulation technology for the percutaneous delivery of adipose-derived stem cells.
Ann Plast Surg Volume: 65 Page(s): 497 - 503
11/01/2010 Authors: Moyer HR; Kinney RC; Singh KA; Williams JK; Schwartz Z; Boyan BD
Use of hydroxyapatite cement in pediatric craniofacial reconstructive surgery: strategies for avoiding complications.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 21 Page(s): 1130 - 1135
07/01/2010 Authors: Singh KA; Burstein FD; Williams JK
A new animal model for assessing cartilage repair and regeneration at a nonarticular site.
Tissue Eng Part A Volume: 16 Page(s): 2321 - 2330
07/01/2010 Authors: Moyer HR; Wang Y; Farooque T; Wick T; Singh KA; Xie L; Guldberg RE; Williams JK; Boyan BD; Schwartz Z
Regulating in vivo calcification of alginate microbeads.
Biomaterials Volume: 31 Page(s): 4926 - 4934
06/01/2010 Authors: Lee CSD; Moyer HR; Gittens RAI; Williams JK; Boskey AL; Boyan BD; Schwartz Z
Use of rectus abdominis muscle flap as adjunct to bladder neck closure in patients with neurogenic incontinence: preliminary experience.
J Urol Volume: 183 Page(s): 1556 - 1560
04/01/2010 Authors: Smith EA; Kaye JD; Lee JY; Kirsch AJ; Williams JK
Choline supplementation during prenatal alcohol exposure attenuates ethanous teratogenic effects in rats
Volume: 31 Page(s): 104A - 104A
06/01/2007 Authors: Dominguez HD; Schneider FD; Abou EJ; Williams JK; Thomas JD
Pexelizumab for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention: a randomized controlled trial.
JAMA Volume: 297 Page(s): 43 - 51
01/03/2007 Authors: APEX AMI Investigators; Armstrong PW; Granger CB; Adams PX; Hamm C; Holmes D; O'Neill WW; Todaro TG; Vahanian A; Van de Werf F
Pharmacologic blockade of angiopoietin-2 is efficacious against model hemangiomas in mice.
J Invest Dermatol Volume: 126 Page(s): 2316 - 2322
10/01/2006 Authors: Perry BN; Govindarajan B; Bhandarkar SS; Knaus UG; Valo M; Sturk C; Carrillo CO; Sohn A; Cerimele F; Dumont D
Hydroxyapatite cement in craniofacial reconstruction: experience in 150 patients.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 118 Page(s): 484 - 489
08/01/2006 Authors: Burstein FD; Williams JK; Hudgins R; Boydston W; Reisner A; Stevenson K; Cohen S
Intralesional laser therapy treatment for hemangiomas: technical evolution.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 17 Page(s): 756 - 760
07/01/2006 Authors: Burstein FD; Williams JK; Schwentker AR; Nahai F
Surgical correction of velopharyngeal insufficiency in children with velocardiofacial syndrome.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 117 Page(s): 1493 - 1498
04/15/2006 Authors: Losken A; Williams JK; Burstein FD; Malick DN; Riski JE
Application of the spanning plate concept to frontal orbital advancement: techniques and clinical experience in 60 patients.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 17 Page(s): 241 - 245
03/01/2006 Authors: Burstein F; Eppley B; Hudgins R; Williams J; Boydston W; Reisner A; Stevenson K
Mandibular distraction osteogenesis in Pierre Robin sequence: application of a new internal single-stage resorbable device.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 115 Page(s): 61 - 67
01/01/2005 Authors: Burstein FD; Williams JK
Resorbable PLLA-PGA plate and screw fixation in pediatric craniofacial surgery: clinical experience in 1883 patients.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 114 Page(s): 850 - 856
09/15/2004 Authors: Eppley BL; Morales L; Wood R; Pensler J; Goldstein J; Havlik RJ; Habal M; Losken A; Williams JK; Burstein F
Resorbable bone distraction: current status and future directions.
Clin Plast Surg Volume: 31 Page(s): 407 - vi
07/01/2004 Authors: Burstein FD; Williams JK
An outcome evaluation of sphincter pharyngoplasty for the management of velopharyngeal insufficiency.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 112 Page(s): 1755 - 1761
12/01/2003 Authors: Losken A; Williams JK; Burstein FD; Malick D; Riski JE
Single-stage resorbable bone distraction: A new class of devices
Page(s): 127 - 127
01/01/2003 Authors: Williams JK; Burstein FD; Hudgins R
The use of hydroxyappatite cement in craniofacial reconstruction: Experience in 130 patients
Page(s): 225 - 226
01/01/2003 Authors: Burstein FD; Williams JK; Cohen S; Hudgins R; Boydston W; Reisner A
Midface distraction to alleviate upper airway obstruction in achondroplastic dwarfs.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J Volume: 40 Page(s): 100 - 103
01/01/2003 Authors: Elwood ET; Burstein FD; Graham L; Williams JK; Paschal M
Single-stage craniofacial distraction using resorbable devices.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 13 Page(s): 776 - 782
11/01/2002 Authors: Burstein FD; Williams JK; Hudgins R; Graham L; Teague G; Paschal M; Simms C
Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis: diagnosis and treatment.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 109 Page(s): 1506 - 1511
04/15/2002 Authors: Losken A; Burstein FD; Williams JK
The constricted ear.
Clin Plast Surg Volume: 29 Page(s): 289 - viii
04/01/2002 Authors: Paredes AA; Williams JK; Elsahy NI
Cryptotia: principles and management.
Clin Plast Surg Volume: 29 Page(s): 317 - 326
04/01/2002 Authors: Paredes AA; Williams JK; Elsahy NI
Cost-effectiveness of prophylactic amiodarone therapy for the prevention of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery varies by underlying risk and type of surgery: Results for CABG, valve replacement, and combined CABG and valve replacement
Volume: 39 Page(s): 446A - 446A
03/06/2002 Authors: Mahoney EM; Williams JK; Veledar E; Thompson TD; Weintraub WS
Predicting in-hospital mortality for African American patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Volume: 104 Page(s): 597 - 598
10/23/2001 Authors: Williams JK; Veledar E; Abramson J; Burnette J; Mahoney EM
Outcome analysis for correction of single suture craniosynostosis using resorbable fixation.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 12 Page(s): 451 - 455
09/01/2001 Authors: Losken A; Williams JK; Burstein FD; Cohen SR; Hudgins R; Boydston W; Reisner A; Simms C
Inhibition of apoptosis: a potential mechanism for syndromic craniosynostosis.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 107 Page(s): 425 - 432
02/01/2001 Authors: Dry GM; Yasinskaya YI; Williams JK; Ehrlich GD; Preston RA; Hu FZ; Gruss JS; Ellenbogen RG; Cunningham ML
Controlled multiplanar distraction of the mandible. Part III: Laboratory studies of sagittal (anteroposterior) and horizontal (mediolateral) movements.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 11 Page(s): 83 - 95
03/01/2000 Authors: Hollier LH; Rowe NM; Mackool RJ; Williams JK; Kim JH; Longaker MT; Grayson BH; McCarthy JG
Intralesional laser therapy of extensive hemangiomas in 100 consecutive pediatric patients.
Ann Plast Surg Volume: 44 Page(s): 188 - 194
02/01/2000 Authors: Burstein FD; Simms C; Cohen SR; Williams JK; Paschal M
State of the art in craniofacial surgery: nonsyndromic craniosynostosis.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J Volume: 36 Page(s): 471 - 485
11/01/1999 Authors: Williams JK; Ellenbogen RG; Gruss JS
The role of distraction osteogenesis in the management of craniofacial disorders.
Ann Acad Med Singap Volume: 28 Page(s): 728 - 738
09/01/1999 Authors: Cohen SR; Burstein FD; Williams JK
Desmoplastic fibroma of the zygoma.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 103 Page(s): 1964 - 1969
06/01/1999 Authors: Smith ML; Williams JK; Gruss JS
Early decannulation with bilateral mandibular distraction for tracheostomy-dependent patients.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 103 Page(s): 48 - 57
01/01/1999 Authors: Williams JK; Maull D; Grayson BH; Longaker MT; McCarthy JG
Controlled multiplanar distraction of the mandible, Part II: Laboratory studies of sagittal (anteroposterior) and vertical (superoinferior) movements.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 9 Page(s): 504 - 513
11/01/1998 Authors: Williams JK; Rowe NM; Mackool RJ; Levine JP; Hollier LH; Longaker MT; Cutting CB; Grayson BH; McCarthy JG
The combination of endoscopy and distraction osteogenesis in the development of a canine midface advancement model.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 9 Page(s): 423 - 432
09/01/1998 Authors: Levine JP; Rowe NM; Bradley JP; Williams JK; Mackool RJ; Longaker MT; McCarthy JG
Controlled multiplanar distraction of the mandible: device development and clinical application.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 9 Page(s): 322 - 329
07/01/1998 Authors: McCarthy JG; Williams JK; Grayson BH; Crombie JS
Role of tensor fasciae latae in abdominal wall reconstruction.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 101 Page(s): 713 - 718
03/01/1998 Authors: Williams JK; Carlson GW; deChalain T; Howell R; Coleman JJ
The use of the pectoralis myocutaneous flap for repair of a retrosternal esophagocolonic anastomotic leak.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 101 Page(s): 802 - 805
03/01/1998 Authors: Williams JK; Wood RJ; Hawes A; Mansour KA
Tumor angiogenesis as a prognostic factor in laryngeal cancer.
Am J Surg Volume: 174 Page(s): 523 - 526
11/01/1997 Authors: Murray JD; Carlson GW; McLaughlin K; Pennington M; Lynn M; DeRose PB; Williams JK; Cohen C
The effects of radiation treatment after TRAM flap breast reconstruction.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 100 Page(s): 1153 - 1160
10/01/1997 Authors: Williams JK; Carlson GW; Bostwick J; Bried JT; Mackay G
Intracranial hypertension in a patient with craniofacial synostosis and patent sutures.
J Craniofac Surg Volume: 8 Page(s): 373 - 378
09/01/1997 Authors: Williams JK; Longaker MT; Wisoff J; McCarthy JG
A longitudinal, statistical study of reoperation rates in craniosynostosis.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 100 Page(s): 305 - 310
08/01/1997 Authors: Williams JK; Cohen SR; Burstein FD; Hudgins R; Boydston W; Simms C
The tensor fascia lata free flap in abdominal-wall reconstruction.
J Reconstr Microsurg Volume: 13 Page(s): 83 - 90
02/01/1997 Authors: Williams JK; Carlson GW; Howell RL; Wagner JD; Nahai F; Coleman JJ
Unilateral cleft lip repair in the presence of a vermilion hemangioma.
Plast Reconstr Surg Volume: 99 Page(s): 230 - 233
01/01/1997 Authors: Williams JK; Hitner JB; Wood RJ
Curvilinear intraoral distraction osteogenesis: Experience in the canine mandible
Page(s): 343 - 345
01/01/1997 Authors: Staffenberg DA; Williams JK; Kumar AV; Losken A; Wood RJ
Short gut syndrome: treatment by neovascularization of the small intestine.
Ann Plast Surg Volume: 37 Page(s): 84 - 89
07/01/1996 Authors: Williams JK; Carlson GW; Austin GE; Austin ED; Rand RP; Jurkiewicz MJ
TRAM flap breast reconstruction after radiation treatment.
Ann Surg Volume: 221 Page(s): 756 - 764
06/01/1995 Authors: Williams JK; Bostwick J; Bried JT; Mackay G; Landry J; Benton J
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy following autogenous breast reconstruction with a TRAM flap.
Surg Endosc Volume: 9 Page(s): 719 - 723
06/01/1995 Authors: Williams JK; Bostwick J; Daneker G; Fink A
Outcome assessment in craniosynostosis: A prospective, statistical analysis of reoperation rates
Page(s): 109 - 113
01/01/1995 Authors: Cohen SR; Burstein FD; Williams JK; Hudgins R; Boydston W; Simms C
Tumor angiogenesis as a prognostic factor in oral cavity tumors.
Am J Surg Volume: 168 Page(s): 373 - 380
11/01/1994 Authors: Williams JK; Carlson GW; Cohen C; Derose PB; Hunter S; Jurkiewicz MJ