Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams, MD, is an Associate Professor of Surgery (Cardiac) at Yale School of Medicine and surgical director of the Yale Medicine Structural Heart Disease Program. Specializing in valvular heart disease and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), he focuses on personalized care and minimally invasive approaches. His work addresses healthcare disparities in cardiac interventions, including access to treatments like TAVR for patients in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Education: MD from Duke University School of Medicine (1999).

Research Interests: Healthcare disparities in cardiac surgery, valvular heart disease management, and collaborative approaches between cardiologists and surgeons to improve patient outcomes.

Clinical Expertise: Valve disease treatment, TAVR procedures, and structural heart disease care. He leads one of the highest-volume TAVR programs in the U.S., emphasizing patient-centered care.

Affiliations: Board-certified in Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery since 2011. Active at Yale Physicians locations in New Haven, CT.