William Overton Harris III, MD

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

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Based on 338 ratings
William Overton Harris III, MD

About William Overton Harris III, MD

Dr. Harris completed his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia in 1984, graduating with High Honors. He graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1988 as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honorary medical society. He completed his internal medicine residency at Barnes Hospital at Washington University in St. Louis, MO in 1991. Dr. Harris completed his cardiology fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in 1995 where he was voted top cardiology trainee and best teacher. He then completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology also at the Mayo Clinic in 1995.

Dr. Harris is involved in all aspects of cardiac care and interventional cardiology. He is board certified in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology and is fellowship trained in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Harris is a second generation peninsula physician who returned to his hometown in 1995. He is an enthusiastic sports fan and enjoys physical fitness, personal training, and golf. He and his wife love spending time with their three adult children.

Education

Medical: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowship: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

Locations

Riverside Cardiology Specialists Newport News

12200 Warwick Boulevard, 590B, Newport News, VA 23601

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Riverside Cardiology Specialists Gloucester

7544 Hospital Drive, Building A, Suite 202, Gloucester, VA 23061

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Riverside Cardiology Specialists Hampton

A Department of Riverside Regional Medical Center

850 Enterprise Parkway, 1300, Hampton, VA 23666

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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
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Based on 338 ratings
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August 27, 2026
Dr. Harris is a great doctor. I have been seeing him for around 20 years.
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August 27, 2026
Dr. Harris is very thorough with listening, diagnosis, and treatment explanations!
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August 27, 2026
Remarkable visit. Appropriate time spent to answer all my questions & concerns.
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August 27, 2026
Dr. Harris was efficient, timely, and had reviewed my cardiac history before he came in. His explanations were stellar.
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August 26, 2026
Dr. Harris is excellent in every aspect. I totally trust him.
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August 17, 2026
The care I received was excellent in every way.
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August 12, 2026
DR HARRIS IS EXCELLENT. WISH ALL DOCTORS WERE AS CARING AS HE IS.
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August 09, 2026
This is a stellar physician and I have total confidence in him. The best of the best I have ever had over my 81 years of life
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August 07, 2026
Great provider
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August 07, 2026
Dr Harris was very thorough and caring. Explained what we would do and quieted my anxiety.
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August 06, 2026
Dr Harris is great !
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August 06, 2026
Dr. Harris is easy to talk to. He has a unique ability to be personal yet professional simultaneously in your dealings with him.
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August 06, 2026
Best in the business. Outstanding
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August 06, 2026
Dr. Harris was very easy to talk to and to understand.
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July 29, 2026
Excellent and professional experience.
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July 25, 2026
I have been a patient at Riverside Cardiology for several years. Everyone in the practice has always been nice, professional, and accommodating.
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July 24, 2026
Best visit ever to cardiologist.
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July 23, 2026
Dr. Harris was excellent and very professional as usual. He listened to my concerns and answered everything I needed to know.
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July 23, 2026
Showed that he cared about my situation and quickly developed a relationship between the patient and doctor.
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July 22, 2026
We need more professional's like Dr. Harris. He is the upmost professional with a sincere concern for your wellbeing. He answered all of my questions and concerns. Love the way he deals with my situation and I love how I feel so comfortable about the direction and honesty he has with me and my particular problem.
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