Faculty

Tamika Williams, MCMSc, PA-C, is a highly skilled Physician Assistant specializing in urology and robotic surgery. She currently serves as the Supervisor of Advanced Practice Providers at UT-MD Anderson’s Division of Surgery, Urology, where she plays a key role in leading the APP Robotic Training Program and standardizing robotic credentialing processes in the operating room. Tamika is the creator of the CANVAS Robotic Surgical Bedside Assist Course providing valuable resources to enhance education and clinical skills for APPs.

Tamika’s expertise in robotic surgery spans both multi-port and single-port Da Vinci platforms, where she assists in complex urologic cancer surgeries with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. She has been instrumental in developing training guidelines for robotic first assistants and has worked closely with surgical oncology to foster institutional standards in robotic surgery. Her commitment to improving patient safety and care quality is evident in her role as the APP Quality Patient Safety Officer for Urology.

Beyond her clinical and leadership responsibilities, Tamika is an active educator and presenter at national conferences. She has co-authored abstracts and led workshops on robotic surgery, including her involvement in presentations at the North American Robotic Urologic Surgery Conference and the American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants. Her work on robotic surgical bedside assist techniques has been recognized at both the Enhanced Recovery Symposium and Quality and Safety Conferences.

With a certification in Medical Quality (CMQ) and a focus on advancing the role of APPs in robotic surgery, Tamika continues to drive innovations in surgical education and practice. Her contributions to improving robotic surgery practices, both in training and clinical settings, have earned her recognition for leadership excellence and a strong professional reputation in the field.