Brian H. Williams, MD

Brian H. Williams is a trauma surgeon who blogs at his self-titled site, Brian Williams, MD. He can be reached on Twitter @BHWilliamsMD.

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Conditions and diseases

The nation’s best hospitals must remain focused on COVID-19

June 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over COVID-19 continues to devastate communities across the U.S., with 100,000 deaths and climbing. Health care workers have rushed to the frontlines without hesitation to respond to the needs of our patients. Fortunately, due…

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over

COVID-19 continues to devastate communities across the U.S., with 100,000 deaths and climbing. Health care workers have rushed to the frontlines without hesitation to respond to the needs of our patients. Fortunately, due to social distancing and other public health measures, the coronavirus caseload may be plateauing and even decreasing. As a nation, we have largely avoided the …

Physician voices

The medical profession faces a crisis of diversity, inclusion, and equity

Brian H. Williams, MD

September 8, 2019Sep 8, 20193

I was immersed in the intergalactic war unfolding in my novel as my daughter slept, head resting on my thigh. Less than one year ago, she curled up in the window seat with ease. Now her contorted legs dangled over…

The flight attendant’s voice boomed from the cabin intercom and yanked me from my literary escape. “Attention passengers, is there a doctor

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Health policy

#ThisIsOurLane: Can the movement to end gun violence succeed without addressing racism?

Brian H. Williams, MD

January 20, 2019Jan 20, 2019

The movement fueling #ThisIsOurLane may fail Black Americans who endure a significant burden of gun violence. Responding to a tweet from the National Rifle Association (NRA) demanding we “stay in [our] lane” the medical community rose to the challenge. A new hashtag gained traction, thousands signed an open letter, and many shared graphic photos and stories from treating victims of gun violence.

While laudable in its medical unity, as an African-American …