meet the doctor:
Dr. Elizabeth Williams-Drueding
Dr. Elizabeth Williams-Drueding (Dr. Williams) grew up in Newark, DE, and from a young age, she knew she wanted to be both an athlete and a doctor. She enjoyed a successful volleyball career during her time at Cabrini University in Radnor, PA, before moving on to medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Williams completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, PA. Her passion for both athletics and primary care led her to complete the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.
No matter where you are in your athletic journey—whether you are a professional athlete or are movement curious—Dr. Williams has the experience and knowledge to help you reach your goals. Her approach is rooted in the principles of osteopathic medicine, which emphasizes whole-person care, exploring all paths of wellness, and aiming to minimize medication when possible.
If this philosophy resonates with you, Dr. Williams invites you to schedule a free meet-and-greet to learn more. I look forward to talking with you!
Education and Training
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency at Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA
Fellowship
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Awards
- San Diego’s Top Doctor for Sports Medicine 2023
- Cabrini Athletic Hall of Fame Volleyball
- Fellow Liaison AMSSM Publications Committee
- John S. Zachariah MD: Scholar, Teacher, and Humanitarian Award
- ACP PA Chapter professionalism award
- PCOM Board of Trustee DO Scholarship
Publications
• Williams, E; Pelto, H; Toresdahl, B; et al (2019) Performance of the AHA 14-Point Evaluation versus Electrocardiography for the Cardiovascular Screening of High School Athletes: A Prospective Study J Am Heart Assoc. 2019 Jul 16;8(14):e012235. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.119.012235. Epub 2019 Jul 9
• Williams, E; Harrison, M. (2010, May 1). Selenium: From Health to the biological Food Chain. http://www.btsjournals.com/Documents/2010v2p112-120.pdf
Poster Presentations:
• Williams, E; O’Kane, W. Unusual Case of Arm Swelling in a Gymnast. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine 27th Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fl USA 2018
• Williams, E.. Let’s Quickly Talk cardiology. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine 26th Annual, San Diego, CA, USA 2017.
National Podium Presentations:
• Williams, E.; Pelto, H.; Toresdahl, B.; Prutkin, J.; Owens, D.; Harmon, K., Drezner, J. Performance of the AHA-14 Point Questionnaire versus Electrocardiography for the Cardiovascular Screening of High School Athletes: A Prospective Study. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine 27th Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fl USA 2018
Book Chapters:
• Williams E, Sudden Cardiac Death: Commotio Cordis. 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult. 3rd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Achar, S. A., & Taylor, K. S.
(2019). 5-minute sports medicine consult. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (Updated chapter in editorial review)
• Williams EA, Elder K. Syncope. 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult. 3rd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Achar, S. A., & Taylor, K. S. (2019). 5-minute sports medicine consult. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (Updated chapter in editorial review)
Professional athlete or considering starting your fitness journey, Dr. Williams has the experience and to help you reach your goals.
Whether you're a professional athlete or considering starting your fitness journey, she has the experience and expertise to help you reach your goals.
expertise
Sports Medicine
Knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals
- First ever Internal Medicine physician and the first ever Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine to be accepted into the prestigious University of Washington's Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship in Seattle, WA
- Hands-on are care of world renowned athletes at the University of Washington's athletic program, including the Husky Football team, the Husky Rowing team, and several other Division 1 varsity teams
- While in San Diego she served as Team Physician for the following: San Diego State University, Point Loma University, and La Jolla Country Day School
- Professional game-day coverage for the Legion, a professional rugby team
- Worked with the U.S. Women's Olympic Rugby
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