William H. McAllister IV, MD

Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 332 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 332 ratings
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September 20, 2026
Always very happy with my visit and care!!
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September 19, 2026
Excellent visit
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September 12, 2026
He is the best Doctor, my daughter is seeing him also.
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September 11, 2026
Sometimes you have to wait for specialists and I don't mind because he did my fusion surgery and that went great. I don't mind waiting because I trust his care.
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August 23, 2026
Dr McAllister explained everything thoroughly & inquired if I had any questions. I did not feel rushed at all.
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August 22, 2026
Dr. McAllister was very knowledgeable and took ample time to explain to me my condition in detail and to answer my questions
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August 22, 2026
I've seen Dr McAllister two previous times, and he's always engaging, asking questions, and providing support. [...] I was very appreciative. He went through my MRI on the computer with me, showing all the issues with my neck and what the neuroma was doing in my brain. He had multiple MRIs from past visits in doing a comparison, which I greatly appreciated.
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August 20, 2026
I appreciated that he took the time to answer my questions.
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August 17, 2026
Very pleased and confident with my choice of Surgeon!
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August 10, 2026
Dr McAllister was thorough and direct.
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August 08, 2026
Excellent communication about my treatment.
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August 03, 2026
If he fixes me, he will be the best doctor I've had in a while. Very professional and personable.
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July 26, 2026
Dr McAllister is awesome, I will and have recommended him to others.
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July 26, 2026
Dr. McAllister was very understanding and would have liked to have helped me more but when you're in your 70s and your bones are soft there's not much he can do at least they know what I have to live with now I thank him very much
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July 24, 2026
Dr McAllister was extremely helpful, compassionate and explained my diagnosis thoroughly
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July 17, 2026
Dr McAllister was a very pleasant doctor speaking to me about my back and my surgery
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July 17, 2026
Dr. McAllister is a great Neurosurgeon !
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July 16, 2026
Felt 10000% better after Dr. McAllister reviewed my MRI and treatment.
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July 16, 2026
I have seen Dr. McAllister & his staff for 5+ years. Now that I have successfully healed, I want to extend my sincere thanks for the excellent care & concern I have received over that time. I will especially miss Dr. McAllister whose candid insights and treatment plans I always respected. I highly recommend this group to anyone who needs neurosurgery.
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July 12, 2026
Dr McAllister is very through, goes through the issues explain everything in detail. Very caring.
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