About William Rice, MD
William Rice focuses on minimally invasive bariatric surgery in New Mexico. His society biography describes developing the Presbyterian bariatric program after leading an Army bariatric service, and lists sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, SADI and revision procedures. He earned his medical degree at the University of Washington and completed surgical residency in 2006. Rio Rancho is the best-supported consulting address; the society directory uses Corrales, so confirm the appointment site.
This profile uses selected sourced facts. Current availability and procedure choice should be confirmed with the practice.
Procedures & areas of focus
- Laparoscopic duodenal switch
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- One-anastomosis gastric bypass
- Revision/conversion
- SADI
Procedures are reported by the linked individual source. Confirm current availability and suitability directly with the practice.
Education & training
- University of Washington, MD, 2001
- General surgery residency completed 2006
Practice background
- Developed Presbyterian Health System bariatric program in 2015
- Previously led an Army bariatric program
Medical license & specialist credentials
Credentials are checked individually. An absent license or board record remains unconfirmed; a practice biography or society membership is not an independent credential check.
General surgery certification is not a separate bariatric surgery board certificate. Dates below describe the issuing source on the day checked; a license or certification can change afterward.
- Issuing body
- New Mexico Medical Board
- Recorded status
- ACTIVE
- Public identifier
- MD2014-0874
- Issued
- 2014-10-17
- Expires
- 2027-07-01
- Checked on
- 2026-11-02
- Issuing body
- American Board of Surgery
- Recorded status
- Certified - Meeting CC Requirements
- Public identifier
- 052046
- Issued
- 2006-12-12
- Expires
- 2027-12-31
- Checked on
- 2026-11-02
Practice locations
Rio Rancho is the best-supported consulting location; the society listing uses Corrales. Confirm the clinic and suite when booking.
2400 Unser Boulevard SE, Suite 08200, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Research & publications
A prospective single-center study evaluating the efficacy of the stomach, intestinal, and pylorus-sparing procedure
2023
Single-center study of SIPS outcomes; limited longer-term follow-up means results should not be portrayed as a guaranteed outcome.
View publication ↗Questions to ask
Where does William Rice, MD see patients?
2400 Unser Boulevard SE, Suite 08200, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Rio Rancho is the best-supported consulting location; the society listing uses Corrales. Confirm the clinic and suite when booking.
Source ↗How do I contact William Rice, MD’s practice?
505-253-6050. The office can confirm appointment availability and the correct clinic location.
Which procedures or services are listed for William Rice, MD?
Laparoscopic duodenal switch; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Sleeve gastrectomy; One-anastomosis gastric bypass; Revision/conversion; SADI. Confirm current availability and suitability with the practice.
Where did William Rice, MD train?
University of Washington, MD, 2001; General surgery residency completed 2006.
Related patient guides
Profile sources
- ASMBS individual member-reported provider listing · Checked 2026-11-02
- Matched author and Presbyterian Bariatric Center affiliation ↗ · Checked 2026-11-02
- Issuing board record ↗ · Checked 2026-11-02
- NPPES identity corroboration; not license verification ↗ · Checked 2026-11-02
