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Age Groups Seen
- Adult
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- English
Gender
MaleAbout William Carey
Biography
After graduating from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Dr. Carey completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in nephrology at Presbyterian Hospital in San Francisco. He also completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
He is Past-President of the American College of Gastroenterology, and is active in many other professional groups, including the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is a delegate to the American Medical Association.
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, 1976
- Fellowship: Institute of Medical Sciences, 1974
- Residency: Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center, 1973
- Internship: Harborview Medical Center, 1969
- Medical Education: Tufts University School of Medicine, 1968
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1977
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1974
Awards
- Past-President, American College of Gastroenterology
- Editorial Board, Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
- Editorial Board, Practical Gastroenterology
- Delegate, American Medical Association House of Delegates
- Master, American College of Gastroenterology
- Samuel Weiss Award, American College of Gastroenterology
- Fellow, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-12-31, Dr. Carey has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
230 ratings, 32 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr. Carey greeted me kindly, makes eye contact. I am not just a chart or diagnosis. He respected my time, concerns and background. He demonstrates strong knowledge and sound judgment and presented with options risks and benefits, my preferences are taken seriously.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr Cary is an outstanding doctor! He always goes above and beyond and explains everything. We enjoy coming to see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Love Dr Carey. Such a kind man, explains everything thoroughly & answers questions. The Fellow working with him this visit was very knowledgeable & kind as well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Easy to schedule the customer service is always outstanding at Dr. Cary''s office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr. Carey is a wonderful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr Carey is great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr Carey is the best. Great personality & bedside manner. Can''t say enough about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Carey took the time to explain the changes in my condition and the areas to concentrate on to keep the improvements going.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Carey carefully reviewed past test results with me and formulated a plan going forward to which I was informed and in agreement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Carey was very prepared!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Carey is the Best of the Best! So blessed that he is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
I seek out providers that are highly intelligent, they may not have a greatest bedside manor, but as an engineer I am data driven and see the best of the best like Dr. Carey!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I mixed the date of my appt last year but Dr. Carey still made the time to see me. I really appreciated it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr. Carey seems to be an excellent physician, and I only wish he wasn't so far away.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr Carey is outstanding. He is irreplaceable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr Carey is so genuine and extensive knowledge of liver disease. Couldn't be happier.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
My vist there was very good. I really liked the doctor I seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
So appreciative of Dr. Carey. He is so kind, knowledgeable & caring. Appreciate him so much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Excellent customer service from NP as well as Dr. Carey. Very responsive to all questions and concerns. Dr. Carey truly listens to your concerns and is very empathetic. I would highly recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. Carey is very professional and knowledgeable. I look forward to working with him to reach my health care goals. It took a while to get an appointment but I suspect that is because he is so good at what he does and is in high demand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr. Carey gets directly to the point! He and the staff were very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
It took me several months to get an appointment with Dr. William Carey! I was fine with that since he's the best of the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
It was nice meeting with Dr. Carey. My kids were with me and they too thought I was finally going to get answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Carey is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Always a pleasure to talk to Dr. Carey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
I can't speak high enough for the respect I have for Dr. Carey and team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Doctor Carey explains everything I need to know and he is very sharp never misses a questions, very attentive and caring I feel like he is aways looking out for my best interest..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Highly recommend the services and performance of Dr William Carey and the Cleveland Clinic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr Carey is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Glad to be under Dr. Carey's care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr. Carey and his Nurses are outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr Carey always listens to my concerns and gives me every opportunity to ask questions