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William H McAllister IV, MD

Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 355 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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Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Smithfield

19375 Benns Grant Boulevard, Smithfield, VA 23430

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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 355 ratings
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December 19, 2025
Super Doctor
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December 18, 2025
VERY RIGHT TO THE POINT AND VERY HELPFUL
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December 11, 2025
I have already recommended Dr McAllister amd his team to others.
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December 11, 2025
Exceptional
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December 07, 2025
Excellent
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November 17, 2025
Dr. McAllister provided details regarding my recent MRI, review the images with me, discussed treatment options, and did not rush me at all towards making a decision to proceed with surgery.
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November 11, 2025
The doctor and staff were excellent, always answered all my questions from before my surgery to after the surgery. Thank you.
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November 07, 2025
Best doctor and staff ever.
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October 31, 2025
It was very easy to talk to Dr. McAllister. He explained my situation, and what he would do relieve my pain. I felt very confident in him.
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October 30, 2025
The whole team is awesome!!
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October 10, 2025
Dr McAllister also did surgery on my son he had a brain tumor. His care was very good.
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October 07, 2025
He was patient and very helpful. Explained in detail what he was going to do. Love this doctor
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October 06, 2025
More than excellent
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October 04, 2025
Doctor, NP and the rest of the staff were great, as always.
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October 03, 2025
Zero complaints
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September 29, 2025
Dr. McAllister is the best. We are lucky to have him in the area.
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September 26, 2025
Very positive feelings about the experience
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September 21, 2025
Dr. Macallister was very thorough, pleasant & answered all my questions & set up the next stage of my appointment. I was very pleased with him.
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September 21, 2025
Good
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September 12, 2025
Good Customer Service
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