
Kayode Ayodele Williams, MBBS, MBA
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Kayode Ayodele Williams
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Background
Dr. Kayode Williams is an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an assistant professor of business at the Carey School of Business at Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Williams earned his medical degree from the College of Medicine University of Lagos. Following training at renowned medical institutions such as the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Dr. Williams completed his residency in anesthesiology in England in 1995. Subsequently, he became a Fellow of Faculty of Anesthesia, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FFARCSI). Dr. Williams joined the University of Michigan in 1997, completed a second residency training in anesthesiology in 2001, a fellowship in pain medicine in 2002, and received an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in 2004. Dr. Williams joined the Division of Pain Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2005 to develop new private practice venture, and to extend the division’s reach beyond the academic milieu and into the community. From 2009 - 2011, Dr. Williams served as the medical director at the Blaustein Pain Treatment Center at Johns Hopkins.
His research focuses on translational research in neuromodulation, with emphasis on the mechanisms and efficacy of spinal cord stimulation in neuropathic pain, peripheral neuropathies and peripheral vascular disease. His interest in the business of medicine is prompted by the desire to enhance value proposition for physician groups and hospitals through effective resource management. Dr. Williams’s business focus is on specialty practice development, acute in-patient revenue cycle management and medical management consulting.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Treatment of Critical Non-Reconstructible Critical Leg Ischemia; Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Research Interests
Acute in-patient and revenue cycle management, Business of medicine, Interventional pain medicine, Mechanisms and efficacy of dorsal column stimulation in neuropathic pain, peripheral neuropathies and peripheral vascular disease, Medical management consulting, Physician practice management, Specialty practice development, Translational research in neuromodulation
Lab Website
Kayode Williams Lab
- The Kayode Williams Lab conducts translational research on neuromodulation. We primarily examine the mechanisms and efficacy of spinal cord stimulation in treating neuropathic pain, peripheral neuropathies and peripheral vascular disease. Our clinical trials explore spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy and the treatment of critical non-reconstructible critical leg ischemia. We also have a longstanding interest in the business of medicine and seek to enhance value propositions for hospitals and physician groups through more effective management of resources.
Research Summary
Dr. Williams focuses on translational research in neuromodulation, with emphasis on the mechanisms and efficacy of spinal cord stimulation in neuropathic pain, peripheral neuropathies and peripheral vascular disease.
Selected Publications
- Marie N. Hanna, MD, Ashlea D. Barrett, MPH, Kayode A. Williams, MD, Peter Pronovost, MD. “Does Patient Perception of Pain Control Affect Patient Satisfaction Across Units in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital?” Am J Med Qual. 2012 Sep-Oct;27(5):411-6.
- Williams K.A., Marlis Gonzalez-Fernandez, Sayeh Hamzehzadeh, Indy Wilkinson, Michael A. Erdek, Anthony Plunkett,Scott Griffith, Matthew Crooks,Thomas Larkin, and Steven P. Cohen. “A Multi-center Analysis Evaluating Factors Associated with Spinal Cord Stimulation Outcome in Chronic Pain Patients.” Pain Med. 2011 Aug;12(8):1142-53. doi: 10.1111/j.15264637.2011.01184.x. Epub 2011 Jul 12.
- Olaniyan OEP, Brown C, Williams KA. “Utilization Review, Getting it Right.” Physician Exec 2011 May-Jun;37(3):50-54.
- Cohen SP, Williams K.A, Kurihara C, Nguyen C, Shields C, Kim P, Griffith SR, Larkin TM, Williams N, Strassels S. “Multicenter, randomized comparative cost-effectiveness study comparing 0, 1 and 2 diagnostic medial branch (facet joint nerve) block treatment paradigms before lumbar facet radiofrequency denervation.” Anesthesiology.2010 aug;113(2):395-405.
- Olaniyan OEP, Brown C, Williams KA. “Effectively Managing Your Medical Necessity and Notification Denials.” Healthc Financ Manage.” 2009 Aug; 63 (8): 62-7.
- Cohen SP, Strassels SA, Foster L, Marvel J, Williams K.A., Crooks M, Gross A, Kurihara C, Nguyen C, Williams N. “A Multi-Center, Randomized Controlled Study Comparing Fluoroscopically-Guided and Blind Injections for Trochanteric Bursitis.” BMJ. 2009 Apr14; 338: b1088.doi:10.1136/bmj.b1088.
- Cohen SP, Zahid BH, Kraemer JJ, Dragovich A, Williams KA, Stream BS, Sireci BS, Mcknight G, Hurley RW. “Factors Predicting Success and Failure for Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Denervation : A Multi-Center Analysis.” Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine; Nov 2007;32:495-503.
- Cohen SP, Sireci A, Wu CL, Larkin TM, Williams KA, Hurley RW. “Pulsed radiofrequency of the dorsal root ganglia is superior to pharmacotherapy or pulsed radiofrequency of the intercostals nerves in the treatment of chronic post surgical thoracic pain.” Pain Physician 2006; Jul: 9 (3):227-35.
- Hurley RW, Cohen SP, Williams KA, Rowlingson AJ, Wu CL. “The analgesic effects of perioperative gabapentin on postoperative pain: a meta-analysis.” Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2006. May-June; 31(3): 237-47.
- Sharma, A., Williams, K. A., Raja, S.N., Advances in the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome: recent insights on a perplexing disease. Current Opinion in Anesthesiology 2006, 19; 566-572.
- Lieberman, J., Williams, K.A., Rosenberg, A., Optimum Head Rotation for Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation when Relying on External Landmarks. Anesthesia and Analgesia 2004; 99: 982-988.
Honors
Chair, Early Career Psychiatrists Committee, Maryland Psychiatric Society, 1/1/09
Memberships
- American Academy of Pain Medicine
- American College of Physician Executives
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- International Anesthesia Research Society
- International Neuromodulation Society
- Manchester Medical Society, United Kingdom
- New York academy of Medicine
Professional Activities
- Anesthesia and Analgesia, Reviewer
- Pain Medicine, Reviewer
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 3062, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-7246
- fax: 410-367-2047
Expertise
Education
University of Michigan Medical School
Graduate School, MBA, 2004University of Michigan Medicine
Fellowship, Anesthesiology, 2002University of Manchester School of Medicine
Residency, Anesthesiology, 1995Hope Hospital of Salford Salford Royal NHS Trust
Residency, Anesthesiology, 1994Joyce Green Hospital
Residency, Anesthesiology, 1992University of Lagos College of Medicine
Medical Education, MBBS, 1984Board Certifications
Pain Medicine
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2004Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2003Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
40 ratings, 17 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr. Williams has always provided excellent care and concern for my issues with pain and how to help me deal with the pain I am experiencing and recently why I needed to have surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
I trust Dr Williams implicitly without reservation.I travel from out of State for his care and guidance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2024
Great provider just really busy. Hard to reach since he's never there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Appreciate them doing their job to see that I get the best care that I need
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Kayode Williams is a very attentive listener. He always ask I feel about changing my treatment or keeping it as is. He is a very caring Doctor. I appreciate his willingness to listen and help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Dr Williams good pain Dr .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr Williams was very good in explaining things about my care and explaining how my procedure will be this help me understand and I felt at ease.this made a difference to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Awesome provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Definitely good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr is very compassionate and listens to you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr. Kayode Williams whom I have been seeing for approximately 20 years is always kind, accommodating, helpful in explaining procedures and overall ability to explain and carry out whatever is necessary. I recommend him to anyone who needs care for their conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
He has been my Pain Mgt doctor for 18 years and I fully trust what he says and prescribes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
I can never say anything negative about Dr Williams
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Best ever. I feel that I receive the type of care as if I were a family member. I travel from out of State to receive care and treatment from Dr. Williams.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr. Kayode Williams is always knowledgeable, professional and listens to whatever your questions may be and answers and explains so you can understand thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
I feel that I am getting the best possible care available from Dr. Williams.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
I wouldn't trade my provider for nothing on this world Dr Williams is the best