Sonya R. McWilliams, MSN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

4.7/5 (287 ratings) 32 comments

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Sonya McWilliams

About Me

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken:
English

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I was born and raised in East Tennessee. I attended The University of Tennessee, Knoxville for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I spent 3 1/2 years as a floor RN at St Mary's Medical Center on cardiopulmonary unit and med/surg unit. After obtaining my masters degree and nurse practitioner certification, I worked at Cherokee Health Systems providing rural health care. Following this, I spent 13 years working in primary care and family practice. I found my true passion helping others when I started working for University Surgeons Associates. I have been married for 23 years. My husband and I love to travel and try new foods! I also have 2 teenage sons and love to spend time with my family.

Clinical Focus:
Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Breast Cancer Care

Specialties:
Family Medicine, General Surgery

Education & Credentials

Schools

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Graduate - MSN

Other Education

University of Tennessee, Knoxville - BSN

Board Certifications

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC

Organizations & Societies

ANCC ASMBS

I am passionate about providing holistic care to my patients - I aim to earn my patients trust and treat each person with dignity and respect, while providing compassionate health care.
— Sonya R. McWilliams

Where I See Patients

University Surgeons Associates

1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D, #285Knoxville, TN 37920

Phone: (865) 305-9620

Fax: (865) 525-3460

Directions

University Bariatric Center

1934 Alcoa HwyBuilding D, Suite 285Knoxville, TN 37920

Phone: 865-305-9355 (WELL)

Directions
University Surgeons Associates, PC

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

287 ratings

4.7
  • Likelihood of recommending this provider

    4.7

  • Provider explained things clearly

    4.7

  • Provider showed concern

    4.8

  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8

  • How likely is it that you would recommend this provider to a friend or family

    4.8

32 Patient Reviews

Sonya always listens to my concerns and we talk through them together. I never feel rushed.
5.0
July 28, 2024
Already recommended
5.0
July 25, 2024
I've already told folks about my experience. It felt good to be seen and have a conversation rather than receive a lecture about this aspect of my health.
5.0
July 19, 2024
So far i will say she is a very understanding in her staff took very good care of me.
5.0
June 21, 2024
She really did not listen to my situation and made snap judgments on certain foods without seeing the whole picture.
3.5
June 18, 2024
This was a post surgery follow up. Dr. Phillips explained everything very well.
5.0
May 20, 2024
Great experience.
5.0
May 14, 2024
The very Best of care from her
5.0
May 10, 2024
Sonya is always understanding and very helpful
5.0
April 19, 2024
Was very pleased.
5.0
April 9, 2024
Has been a wonderful support is such a asset to your organization so informative, looking out for best for your well being and success on your journey would encourage others struggling UT [...] is the best
5.0
April 3, 2024
Good experience
5.0
April 2, 2024
Doctor was very good in explaining and to,d me what he would do if it was him or his wife or mother.
4.8
March 24, 2024
Everything related to my situation was explained in detail. They were honest and straightforward. I feel lucky to be treated by them.
5.0
March 18, 2024
Both NP Sonya McWilliams and Dr. [...] were professional and attentive to me and made me feel like I had been heard.
5.0
March 10, 2024
Sonya is the BEST!
5.0
February 20, 2024
Sonya McWilliams is an absolute professional. I couldn't ask for a better provider.
5.0
February 16, 2024
They always listen and go out of there way to help you
5.0
January 4, 2024
Very good doctor.
5.0
December 22, 2023
She has be Wonderful since day one.
5.0
December 21, 2023
Sonya McWilliams is great as well as dietitian and staff they explain and answer all my questions and treat u with respect and they care about you .
5.0
November 25, 2023
Very thorough and kind
5.0
November 19, 2023
Very attentive
5.0
November 17, 2023
Would not recommend surgeon to anyone. He was very rude and hardly explained anything to me.
1.0
November 17, 2023
Very professional
5.0
November 17, 2023
Excellent care, total confidence in my care givers, explain day of my concerns or questions, recommend to friends they could not ask for a better group that has your well being & success to the program & yourself.
5.0
November 15, 2023
Sonja is very great
5.0
October 28, 2023
Sonya was amazing! She's very thorough, understanding, and so non judgmental. She made me feel very comfortable to talk to
5.0
October 24, 2023
Good
5.0
October 13, 2023
I went in complaining about the symptoms I was experiencing from a large hiatal hernia. She simply acknowledged but focused on the bariatric surgery. I kept trying to discuss my hernia problems, but she simply would not discuss it
1.5
September 23, 2023
Sonya McWilliams is always genuinely concerned. I very much appreciated that she also suggest I have a test completed at the UT Medical facility in Halls vs at the main hospital as she shared I would have a much shorter wait.
5.0
September 21, 2023
Dr. Kleppe was very considerate and helpful. Got me in very quickly for my surgery.
5.0
August 29, 2023