Brandon Williams Honored in Memphis Business Journal's 40 Under 40
University Clinical Health is proud to announce that Brandon Williams, Vice President of Quality Programs and Primary Care, has been recognized as one of the Memphis Business Journal's 40 Under 40 for 2024. This acknowledgement highlights young professionals in Memphis who are leading the way in their respective fields through outstanding achievements and dedication to their community.
A St. Louis native, Brandon’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. After graduating from college, he moved to Memphis with plans to apply to medical school to pursue a career path as an OBGYN. His journey took an unexpected turn when he joined Methodist LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and quickly grew in his role to become the first manager to hold dual roles in physician practice operations and quality oversight in the Meaningful Use Department.
In 2020, Brandon joined University Clinical Health as a Director of Operations overseeing several clinic specialties and locations around the Memphis area. Within one year, Brandon took on the role as the Executive Director of Quality and Primary Care. While still fresh in his new role, Brandon spearheaded COVID operations throughout the city of Memphis impacting many lives in the tri-state region (TN, AR, and MS). Overseeing multiple COVID testing locations, he facilitated the testing of over 70,000 people during the height of the pandemic. In his role as Executive Director of Quality Programs and Primary Care, Brandon led the integration of our Addiction Medicine specialty and Family Medicine clinics, consolidating them into a comprehensive single clinic location. This strategic move aimed to address gaps in care, fostering seamless and continuous care delivery. Recognizing his exceptional contributions, Brandon was promoted in 2023 to Vice President of Quality Programs and Primary Care, expanding his responsibilities to include oversight of our Psychiatry specialty clinic further aligning patient centered care.
During his time in Memphis and throughout his healthcare career, Brandon has developed a heart for academic research in underserved populations and mental health, recognizing the need for awareness and the impact it has nationwide. In 2022- 2023, Brandon co-authored research focused on Healthcare Disparities, socioeconomic status, and race in the Mid-South. Brandon and team evaluated chronic eye disease severity and socioeconomic standing and their relationship with ethnicity and genetic predisposition. This research has been submitted for publication to the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Additionally, Brandon has been extensively studying suicide rates and comparing Medicare expansion in states across the country for the past three years. His doctoral dissertation, set to be defended in 2024, offers solutions that can greatly benefit Tennessee and other states with similar healthcare challenges.
Brandon’s heart for Memphis is strong. His genuine passion for patient care and evidence based research is apparent through the impact his role at University Clinical Health, has made in the community. His “never say no” attitude, and his motto, “when you are passionate about something, you always find time to do it.” have undoubtedly contributed to his rapid career growth, success, and contributions to healthcare in our organization and Memphis as a whole.
