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About William L. Read III
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Associate Professor
Year Started Practicing
2002
About the Provider
William Read, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist who cares for patients with bone and soft-tissue sarcomas at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown.
Dr. Read earned his undergraduate degree at Carleton College and received his medical degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in Hematology and medical oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Read is an associate member of the Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Interpretive Services
Awards
- Atlanta Magazine's "Top Doctors", 2016-2018
- ASCO Career Development Award: "A Phase I/II Study of Bioimmunotherapy with Gefitinib and Pegylated Interferon [alpha]-2a for Patients with Unresectable/ metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin", 2005
- Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop. American Association for Cancer Research/American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2002
- Megan Wren Award for Excellence in Primary Care, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, 1999
- Post-Sophomore Fellowship in Laboratory in Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, 1993
- David John Field Prize for Energetic Creativity and Humor, Carleton College, Northfield, MN, 1991
Academic Profile
Winship Cancer Institute Profile
Locations
- Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
- 36 Linden Avenue Northeast, Fl 14, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-1900
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Barnes - Jewish Hospital, Medicine, 2002
- Residency: Barnes - Jewish Hospital, Medicine, 2001
- Internship: Barnes - Jewish Hospital, Medicine, 1999
- Medical Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, DMS, 1996
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2002
- Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2002
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
563 ratingsThe 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 3/31/2026
I saw Dr. Reed. I have not see him for a few visits, but we picked up where we left off. Hard to explain but it is like when you talk to a good friend after not talking to them for a while it is like you have been talking to them all along.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Dr. Read is always most helpful and caring. He explains things well and takes time to listen to my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr Read is absolutely the best. He's personable and caring. As long as he is there, I will also be.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
The wait time was ridiculous. And I kept telling them all I needed was a clearance letter signed. No one listened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
Doctor was great in a doctor way, but was AMAZING in a person way! Had us cracking up, let us process, let us cry, and gave us hope without blowing smoke!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I am fortunate to have an expert like Dr. Read as my doctor. He is constantly trying to implement the best treatments and improve my quality of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
No problem with anyone I encountered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
As always Dr, Read was very caring and provided me with explanations that made sense and were easily understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Read is wonderful! Very caring and does not rush. Good explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
My doctor is one of the best and I trust his care plan he has for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Very personable and thorough discussion and answering questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Dr. Read and staff are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr. Read is wonderful. He is a good listener, congenial, good natured, kind and compassionate. Not arrogant like some.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Love love love Dr Read
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Gave me hope
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
The doctor took his time and explained all treatment modalities. Immunotherapy,Chemotherapy, and possibly any new therapies.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
Doctor Read William is simple the best, he listen and take notes from the begin of my journey to where I'm now . He explained things so I could understand him and my condition
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Never seen on time. Usually seen 2 hours late and never informed by the nursing staff of any delays. Poor communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. William Read is the absolute best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Read listened to my concerns and gave me recommendations for them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
Dr. Read is excellent in every aspect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
Excellent, did not rush, he explained everything in depth. Great Experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
Dr. Read is always kind, caring, and helpful. He explains medical information very well in words that are easy for me to understand.He is wonderland I have confidence in his medical treatment and advise.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Read seems to have dropped the ball with my care so far. I first saw him in September, and in the two months I've been at Emory he has failed to get my MRIs from my previous provider. These results are essential in forming a care plan for me moving forward, and I have continually felt brushed off and forgotten about. Now he is proposing additional biopsy that could have been avoided had he simply procured my images. I'm extremely dissatisfied and frustrated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Excellent
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
My husband was not feeling well after his treatment on Thursday. In addition he had many questions as to why tumors have grown so much so fast after receiving two infusions. His questions were never answered because after waiting 2 hours my husband was in so much pain he could not wait there any longer. No one checked on us in the waiting room for 1.45 hours.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr. Read very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Dr.Read was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
I could not imagine a better doctor! I would have given him 11 on every score!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Y'all are the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
I will recommend whoever needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Doctor Read was very good at explaining things. Very careing. Would highly recomend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr. Read was GREAT as usual! He was patient and very professional. He answered all of our questions!Emory need more doctors like him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr Reed provided excellent information in a way that was easy to understand. Even though it was late in the day, he took his time and did not rush through the visit.Excellent provider instilling confidence and great Interpersonal skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
I totally trust the care I am getting from Dr. Read.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
YesDr. William Read, he has been a life saver for me.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Many issues of concern were not addressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Read and the rest of the care team is the best! He listens and allows me to express all my concerns and questions and provides realistic expectations and explains things in terms I can understand! I absolutely love my after visit love letters . : ).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
The above questions needed an 'Excellent' category! Dr. Read is exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
We feel lucky I'm in Dr. Read's care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Dr.Read has been my doctor for MANY years and has become like family to me and I truly trust and believe in him.he always listens and speaks to me honestly and in ways I understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr Read is a genuinely caring medical professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Excellent, empathetic care. Great healthcare team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Read is an excellent provider. He's very caring & his explanations put me at ease. His summary notes are the best.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Not a good experience this time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Again, very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Dr. Read is expert and personable, but did not apologize for arriving 30 minutes nurse late to our appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Good
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
He surprises me almost every appointment over the last year and a half. He doesn't take me seriously and this time he didn't ask me about my side effects from my cancer med. When I told him what I am experiencing, he wasn't interested in it. When I told him how I deal with my seizures and my routine he acted like I was crazy and said that it is not true that anything would trigger my seizures. It is only randomly that they occur. That is not what neurologists say. And that tells me he hadn't taken anything I've said and the severity of my seizures seriously at all over the last two years. Two appointments ago he surprised me by not remembering that my seizures are physical and painful. That blew my mind. That is the whole genesis of how I started on the new path of finding out that my tumor / cancer is back. He is oblivious, doesn't write anything important down. I feel like he's trying to get me angry with him so I start going to another doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Dr. Read provided a plan that applied perfectly with my situation. Far exceeded expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Dr. Read is always great. I don't have a problem waiting for him. He makes you feel at ease. Spends time talking Never seems in a hurry to get to the next patient. I am very happy I am able to see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr. Read is caring and wants to help me. He has come up with a medication that is helping me. I am grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
All of our questions were answered in terms we could understand. Dr. Read was easy to talk to and compassionate. He definitely made us feel good about my situation even though it's challenging, and I feel good having him on our care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
My doctor was very good at encouraging me to contact him if I need to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Listening and understanding our concerns is top on our list.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr Read is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, kind, caring and very efficient in his profession.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr Read was excellent in explaining my health issues so I could understand. He was very open to my wife and me asking questions. This was the first time in 4 months that I had a doctor give me specifics by health Issues and a specific plan of attack to resolving my health Issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Very professional, knowledgeable, kind hearted, supportive, and showed concern to patient. I could not have asked for more! So pleased with him on the team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Dr Read is amazing. Has been treating me since 2020. None better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Dr Read is GREAT.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
Dr. Read is the best doctor I have ever had! His compassion, knowledge and bedside manner is perfect. He cares about his patients and it shows. Everyone I have come in contact with at Emory show that they care about me and they treat me with respect and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2025
Dr. Read is an excellent doctor, & I would definitely recommend him.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
It's impossible to communicate with this doctor; I have tried emailing through the portal about serious questions and one email has been unacknowledged for a YEAR and the other for about six months. Impossible to get in touch with oncologist, takes several days to hear back regarding abnormal lab results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Excellence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Dr Read is a great listener. I always feel as though he allows me the opportunity to ask questions and express my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
I saw Dr Read for a second opinion on my cancer diagnosis. His Analysis of the pathology report and clarification with the pathologist, examination, and recommendations changed everything! He saw things that no previous physician had seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr Read took his time with me, listened and gave me hope for the first time that there was actually something we could do to shrink my tumor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Dr Read was great and made sure I understood all the choices I had and what were possibilities of what may or may not happen. I felt very informed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
My doctor cared about me a lot until it seemed like I was in my own family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
Dr Read was Fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Dr Read is the best. I have never had any issues with his care in the past 3 threes that I have been seeing him.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
I VERY seldom do recommendations of any type.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Nice doctor but crazy long wait
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
Very knowledgeable and friendly, incorporated individualized care for patients comfort.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
I think Dr. Wm. Read is one of the best. He has a ton of patients but yet takes whatever amount of time to explain your concerns!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr. Read and the nursing staff were all incredible and I greatly appreciate the level of care they provided me. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2025
I recommend Emory to everyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2024
Dr.Read is the best. He always takes the time to listen and figures out my problems. I totally trust him and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2024
Dr. Read was easy to talk to and showed interest and concern about my problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr. Read is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Good service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr Read is very pleasant. I like seeing him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2024
Best oncologist there is!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
I love Dr. Reed and Dr. Felicia Williams. You have an excellent team. Thank you so much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
I think Dr. Reed is the best oncologist I have seen from my cancer. I have been to multiple institutions, including MD Anderson, MSK, and then Dana Farber. Dr. Reid clearly had the most experience with my condition and had practical solutions. I am thrilled with our progress.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr. Read is wonderful! He listens and follows up immediately. He also has a great sense of humor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Dr. Read has provided excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr. Read is great and personalble.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Very nice doctor with greatMannerisms. He's sort of scattered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
He was very knowledgeable. The doctor put me at ease which was very reassuring. He engaged with me about my situation and his suggested treatment plan. I really liked him and I will definitely recommend him to other people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr Read was great from initial meeting through his follow up summary note. He instilled full confidence through what is a bit of a scary planned series of events. I transferred up from Moffitt and feel secure in that decision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Love Dr Read and his staff. Everyone is so professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr. Read and his staff took excellent care of me and my family. Wish more doctors and staff were as caring as they are. 5 stars all around!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Very pleased with Dr. Read for his compassion, treatment plan and help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Love Dr Read
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2024
Despite my issues with Emory-Winship as an institution, I find Dr. Read to be excellent. When I get past the other obstacles, I always enjoy my visits with him. He is caring, never condescending and very respectful of my concerns and my level of comprehension about my conditions and treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2024
HIGHLY recommend Dr. Read and his team! HANDS DOWN, the absolute BEST in customer service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Dr. Read is knowledgeable and his assistant young doctor is also astute.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2024
Dr Read is fabulous. He has a very caring and professional manner .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr. Read is the only provider I have seen in the 14 years I have been struggling with cancer who actually listened and cared about my poor quality of life due to treatment side effects. It meant so much to me and gave me hope for the future for the first time. I am so so blessed to have found him!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
I feel as though the doctor listened carefully and considered my comments thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Dr Read is awesome! Great bedside manors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Dr. Reed is kind and expert.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Dr. Read is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Love Dr. Read
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
DR Read is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2024
Dr. Read is awesome!! He's always encouraging & listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Everyone was very Supported
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2024
Dr. Read was thorough and made me feel at ease regarding treatment options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr. Read has always excelled in all of the above.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2024
Fair
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Dr. Read is an exemption a person and professional .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2024
Dr. Read is an excellent doctor with a great bedside manner.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr was very professional and answer all of our questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Dr. Read is the first doctor I've had that has provided a typed report of what we discussed after the appointment. I was very pleased at how easy he was to talk to and how he explained everything very clearly. I appreciate his time, care and compassion!
