Biographical Sketch
Dr. Thomas Williams is a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained specialist in headache medicine. He practices at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where he provides comprehensive care for veterans with migraine and other headache disorders.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Williams is deeply committed to medical education. As an educator, he serves as Site Director for medical students rotating through the VA, overseeing their neurology training and mentorship.
Dr. Williams will also assume the role of Director of the Headache Centers of Excellence at the VA Pittsburgh, where he will lead efforts to expand access to advanced headache care, procedural interventions, and multidisciplinary management for veterans across the region. His academic and clinical interests center on the diagnosis and treatment of migraine and other headache disorders, as well as the development of educational initiatives to strengthen neurology training.
Education & Training
- Fellowship - Headache Medicine – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Residency - Neurology - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Internship - Internal Medicine - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- MD - Boston University School of Medicine
- BS - The Pennsylvania State University
Specialized Areas of Clinical, Research and/or Educational Interests
- Clinical: Diagnosing and treating migraine and other headache conditions, using both medical and procedural approaches.
- Education: Medical Student Education in Neurology, Residency Mentoring
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Neurology
Professional Organization Membership
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Headache Society
Selected Recent Publications
Williams TJ, Starr M, El-Dalati S. Intracranial Hemorrhage as a Marker for Mycotic Aneurysm in Patients With Infective Endocarditis. Neurol Clin Pract. 2023;13(2):e200144. doi:10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200144
