
Basil Williams, MD
Retina and Vitreous DiseasesOcular Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
- Children (ages 3-11)
- Adolescents (ages 12-18)
- Young Adults (ages 19-26)
- Adults
- Geriatrics (ages 70+)
Languages
- Spanish
- English
About Basil Williams
Roles
Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Vice Chair of Inclusive Excellence
Medical Director of Ocular Oncology Service
Associate Residency Program Director
Areas of Expertise
Research Interests
Health disparities, adult and pediatric intraocular and surface tumors, vitreoretinal imaging, and innovation and surgery
Biography
Basil K. Williams, Jr. M.D. is an associate professor of clinical ophthalmology and Bascom Palmer’s vice chair of inclusive excellence. A board-certified specialist in retinal diseases and ocular oncology, Williams comes to Miami from Cincinnati where he was the Mary Knight Asbury Chair of Ocular Oncology and associate professor of clinical ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center; a vitreoretinal specialist, ocular oncologist, and director of the retinoblastoma program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center; and a vitreoretinal diseases specialist and surgeon at the Cincinnati Eye Institute. Williams received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Yale University and received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School. Following his transitional year internship at Resurrection Medical Center, Williams completed a residency in ophthalmology as well as a surgical retinal fellowship at Bascom Palmer, both preceding his tenure as the Institute’s chief resident. The following year he completed an ocular oncology fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital. His research interests include vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, as well as adult and pediatric surface and intraocular tumors. A member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Williams has received numerous teaching awards including the Medical Student Educator of the Year from the University of Cincinnati, the William Tasman M.D. Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award from Wills Eye Hospital, and Fellow of the Year Award from Bascom Palmer.
In his role as the Institute’s vice chair for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Williams will lead the strategic planning not only of Bascom Palmer’s dedication to DEI, but also as a national figure to ensure diversity in recruiting, training, mentoring, and hiring within the field of ophthalmology. Williams has been active in DEI activities within the medical community, having served as vice president of diversity and inclusion of the Vit-Buckle Society, and has taken an active role in committees of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Retinal World Congress. He has presented 34 invited lectures on topics ranging from vitreoretinal surgery to intraocular tumors to the role of diversity and challenges in the field. Williams is available for consultation in retinal diseases and ocular oncology for in-person appointments and virtual visits.
Locations
- 900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 2, Miami, FL 33136
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- 3880 Tamiami Trail North, Floor 1, Naples, FL 34103
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- 7107 Fairway Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Wills Eye Hospital, Ocular Oncology, 2018
- Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, 2017
- Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Surgical Retina, 2016
- Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Ophthalmology, 2015
- Internship: Resurrection Medical Center, Transitional, 2012
- Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, 2011
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology
Insurance
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna-HMO
- Aetna-Medicaid HMO
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- Aetna-Medicare PPO
- Aetna-POS
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- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
- Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
- Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
- AvMed Choice
- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
- AvMed-Medicare HMO
- AXIS
- BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
- BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
- BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
- BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
- BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
- BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
- BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
- Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
- Beech Street-PPO
- Broward Health Medical Center
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- Catholic Hospice
- CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
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- Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
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- Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
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- Life Trac
- Magellan Behavioral Health
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- Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
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- MHNet Behavioral Network
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- Morgan White International
- MultiPlan-PPO
- Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
- National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
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- North Broward Hospital District-PPO
- Olympus Managed Healthcare
- Optum
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
- Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
- Prime Health Services - WC
- Quality Health Management
- Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
- Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
- Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
- Sanus Health Corporation
- Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
- Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
- Start Healthcare Network
- Sunshine
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- Tricare South Prime-HMO
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- United Behavioral Health (UBH)
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- Wexford Health-State Inmates
- Worldwide Managed Care
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
531 ratings, 94 reviewsUHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Absolutely satisfied and joyful that they saved my eyesight back in Feb 2025
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Williams was great , super nice and a great help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
I’ve seen Dr Williams many times and he is great - always informative and engaged.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Williams is an excellent doctor. He has compassion and very professional. I would highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr Williams is an amazing doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
The provider knows how to treat their patients in a respectful and reasonable manner. They are willing to take the time needed to care for needs and listen to questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr. Williams is the kindest men, he listens, he shows that he cares, he is very knowledgeable, and he gives you that feeling that “everything will be alright”.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Everybody was very professional and made a visit very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Williams is a fantastic provider. He is very understanding and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I had the comforting feeling I was in good hands during my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr Williams is a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Basil Williams is one of the most sincere and genuine people I’ve ever met. He is not only a very knowledgeable doctor, but he is one of the most compassionate, caring person on the planet. I am thankful to have met him and the rest of his incredible staff. Absolutely outstanding experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Extremely punctual and extremely professional completely first class
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr. Basil Williams is an incredible doctor with great bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
I appreciate Dr. Williams a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
I had an emergency which required the best… so I went to you, did not stop, just immediately went
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Great care, thorough explanation and made feel like I was part of the decision process for the plan of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Williams is outstanding and stays informed in all aspects of his Specialty!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
I believe it is not very common to find the level of expertise that Dr Basil wields coupled with the warm empathy he is able to project. (Maybe it is. I don’t know. Seems unlikely though.)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
I drive from Tampa to see Dr Williams. I don’t trust anyone else with my eye care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr Basil Williams and the entire team are outstanding including the previous Doctor I seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr BASIL IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL I RECOMMEND HIM 💯
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Overall, very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
I will highly recommend Doctor Basil Williams to family and friends
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
The Dr was amazing. Dr Williams' is the best !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Williams was a breath of fresh air. His personality shines through, while still knowledgeably explaining the results of the tests just performed. He answered questions professionally and eased the fears I had for the reason I was there. I knew I was in caring, knowledgeable hands ~ something so very important when a patient is seeing any sort of oncologist professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
I am glad the service is available for all of us who need you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Always leave satisfied that I am being taken care of…
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Very impressive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr. Williams lives up to his stellar reputation and then some. A wealth of knowledge and a kind and caring demeanor. Couldn’t be better! Jay Trabin, MD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Williams is the very best doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Everyone I encountered from valet to the doctor is/was absolutely courteous, knowledgeable and caring for my welfare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr Williams is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and caring. He spent as much time as I needed to answer questions and explain different options of my care.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Dr Williams was outstanding. He explained everything and extremely patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
I felt comfortable, the doctor explained everything clearly so I could understand. I was allowed to ask questions as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Williams is very knowledgeable, kind and diligent about patient treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr Basil Williams is phenomenal. Not only is he incredibly talented and qualified, he is wonderful with his patients. Kind, caring and engaged.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr, Williams is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Williams is a gem. He takes his time and explains everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Very good thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr Basil Williams is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Exceptionally Fantastic!!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Beyond excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr Williams is a true gem!! I feel so safe to be in his care!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
The Dr was very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Doctor Williams is outstanding! He is brilliant and compassionate!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
I was able to have an intelligent, informed dialogue with him, much appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
I could not be happier with the entire staff and doctor!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
My eyesight is very important to me and Bascom Palmer and Dr. Williams are the providers that I trust
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Dr. Williams was excellent from beginning to end of my appointment -- I can use all kind of professional words to describe him but it is so important for me to express the human quality of Dr. Williams -- I felt complete trust in his knowledge and care -- he is my eye doctor and I am very lucky to be in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr Williams is a very caring, professional doctor who actually was concerned about me, did not rush me out to get on to the next patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Yaicara at check-in always remembers me & treats me wonderfully. Not just me though, she is kind to everyone. Great employee as coming to a hospital is never a fun thing. My doctor, Basil Williams is the kindest, most compassionate doctor I have ever known. He also always makes me laugh at my darkest moments. I am extremely fortunate having him as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Extremely satisfied with the entire process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr Williams is the best. Wish all my physicians were like him. Made me feel at ease and very personable.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Every happy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
As a physician extremely impressed by Dr Williams. Ancillary staff was excellent and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Just GREAT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Everyone seemed to really care about what was going on with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
The Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
He is always pleasant and friendly. He listens and answers my questions. He goes over thoroughly my images showed and his recommendation for future test.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr William was very good, kind and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Very friendly good attention me I recommend three people there already
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
A total wonderful experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Dr Williams is awesome Yamile was extraordinary
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
We love the U
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
All well professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Dr. Williams has been unbelievable. For the past years here has assisted with getting in to a Doctor near my home and has responded to every text That I sent him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2025
Dr Williams is the very best! Hands from god!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
Excellent care in all areas.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr. William's is the best and I'm so grateful for him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2024
I recommend him to all my friends and family for me is the best doctor Doctor Williams the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr. Basil Williams is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr Williams has hands of gold and a personality to match. He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Dr. Williams is absolutely amazing. Excellent experience and I feel very confident in his diagnosis he was available for any questions made us feel comfortable and recommend him to anyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
My Doctor Dr Williams the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2024
Dr Basil Williams was PHENOMENAL. Exactly what we were missing from the other providers we switched from. He gave thoughtful educated answers that were backed by stats. It was so appreciated from some of the other wishy-washy care we had received in the past. He was excellent. Great with our daughter and we didn't feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Dr. Basil Williams was amazing, compassionate, Took the time to explain in detail what was occurring with my rare eye disease, He had some students with him, and I loved interacting and assisting in their education. Dr. Williams is a saint and I am blessed to have found him here in South Florida. I was being treated my whole life, but they were not providing proper care and showing the concern or level of concern that Dr. Williams did. My eyesight is precious and I feel 100% confident in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr Williams is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2024
Dr Williams is a wonderful, caring doctor who took his time to explain everything to me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Excelente
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
The treatment was excellent, although the arrival of Dr. Williams gave me a lot of confidence and peace, it really is unbeatable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2024
Outstanding..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2024
Amazing...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2024
Dr. Williams is terrific!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Excellent service, Dr is highly trecommended
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2024
Dr. Williams was wonderful. In spite of the chaos of functioning without medical records and very inexperienced Fellows, he was calm and wise. I would highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2024
Dr. Basil Williams was extremely nice and informative about my condition and the treatment plan.