William H. McAllister IV, MD

Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 329 ratings
William H. McAllister IV, MD

About William H. McAllister IV, MD

Dr. McAllister is a board certified neurosurgeon on the Virginia Peninsula who specializes in brain and spine surgery. He has a particular interest in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, brain tumors and robotic spine surgery. He is the co-medical director of the Radiosurgery Center at Riverside and helps perform many treatments on the Gamma Knife.

He values honesty and has a straightforward approach to neurosurgical practice.

Dr. McAllister proudly earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina. He then completed residency training in Neurosurgery at Loyola University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He received training in surgical treatment of spinal deformities at Rush St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. He also completed training in neurology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2001.

Dr. McAllister was born in Norfolk and considers Tidewater his home. Outside of his neurosurgical practice he enjoys cycling, hiking, reading and being with his wife and two sons.

Education

Medical: University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine
Residency: Loyola University Chicago
Internship: Loyola University Chicago

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Locations

Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Newport News

12200 Warwick Boulevard, 410, Newport News, VA 23601

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 329 ratings
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August 22, 2025
This was a great experience. Dr. McAllister's reviews are great, and he performed surgery on 3 friends at my church. He is the only neurosurgeon I want if I have to have surgery.
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August 21, 2025
Great visit!
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August 17, 2025
PA and Dr. Was very thorough and clear about further treatment!
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August 15, 2025
Very good [...]
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August 15, 2025
Great experience
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August 14, 2025
Again...always rushed. Didn't even mention the bulging discs in vertebrae 3....said nothing about it!
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August 07, 2025
Excellent
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July 31, 2025
Dr. McAllister explained my problem, test results and further plans if any needed
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July 30, 2025
Professional and courteous.
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July 28, 2025
The whole experience was outstanding.
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July 26, 2025
Again we were very impressed with the doc and how well he explained what surgery he would perform when I was ready for it.
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July 17, 2025
He's giving me an option doing or not doing the procedure
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July 11, 2025
It was a very informative appointment.
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July 10, 2025
Good
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July 10, 2025
Love Dr. McAllister and his staff
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July 04, 2025
I wish all visit left me fLing like this one. I appreciated the follow up advisement.
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June 29, 2025
Referring provider's led me to believe that I had very serious conditions which could require surgery or extended care. Dr. McAllister showed me actual images of my brain and cervical spine while explaining that neither were of major concern at this time. Emotionally, my spirits soared knowing that I can look forward to resuming my normally very active life. I also had a thorough neurological checkup done by the nurse including strength and reflexes.
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June 19, 2025
Good
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June 13, 2025
PA was very informative and attentive. Dr. McAllister listened to my concerns and we came up with plan for managing issue.
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June 13, 2025
Dr. Baldwin was very kind and patient, as always, with my concerns. He is very knowledgeable and interested in helping meet my issues.
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