The physicians of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic are dedicated to serving their patients and community with high standards of excellence in orthopaedic care.

Vernon B. Williams, M.D.

Specializing in neurology and pain management including conditions of the neck and spine, sports neurology/concussion, and electromyography.

Medical School

  • University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan

Internship

  • Intern, Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit, Michigan

Residency

  • Resident, Department of Neurology, University of Maryland Medical Center; Baltimore, Maryland

Fellowship

  • Clinical Fellow, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Division of Pain Medicine, John Hopkins Hospital; Baltimore, Maryland
  • Student Fellow of the American Heart Association, Henry Ford Hospital/Office of Wayne County Medical Examiner; Detroit, Michigan
  • Summer Fellow, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Medical Center; Ann Arbor, Michigan

Honors and Awards

  • National Achievement Scholar
  • AASH - Headache and Depression Research Award
  • U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete
  • Detroit Free Press All-City Football Team
  • Detroit News All-Metro Football Team
  • Young Alumni Recognition Award for 1999 - African American Alumni Council of the University of Michigan

Professional Organizations

  • American Medical Association
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Pain Society
  • American Association for the Study of Headache
  • International Spinal Injection Society

Publications

  • Authored several book chapters and scientific/journal publications.
  • Facilitator for over 30 lectures and several videotapes. Consultant as expert on pain for several major television networks and print media outlets. Primary or Sub-Investigator for over 20 single and multi-site clinical research trials.