Our Specialists

Laura grew up in Orange County, California, and moved with her family to Bloomington, Illinois as a teenager. She graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University where she majored in Biology. After graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine she completed her surgical residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Preferring the milder winters here, Laura made Nashville her home.

She practiced general surgery for 14 years but a large component of her practice was devoted to breast cancer patients. She particularly enjoyed working with these women because, "It seemed that in providing my patients time, education, and encouragement, I could best help them with this huge health challenge."

Laura feels her life is truly blessed. In 1999, she was able to specialize in doing what she loves best - working solely in breast surgery. She is close to her terrific family including her 85 year old Dad, 5 nieces, and supportive friends. In her free time she loves to hike, bike, travel, and read.

Laura grew up in Charleston, West Virginia and graduated from West Virginia University. After earning her medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine she performed her residency in General Surgery and a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at Vanderbilt. She practiced four years at the Nashville Breast Center before co-founding Tennessee Breast Specialists with Drs. Dunbar and Furman.

“Being a breast surgeon allows me to combine the technical aspects of surgery with a love of patient care and a focus on women's health. Being female and a mother helps me establish a special bond with my patients. I understand how breast cancer can affect women in all of their roles of life. As a breast surgeon, I feel privileged to help women through a difficult time in their lives.”

Laura’s husband, who she met during her residency program, practices Pulmonary/Critical Care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and at the VA Hospital. In her spare time she enjoys skiing, running, reading, watching HGTV and traveling, although all of those are a little more difficult to do with 2 small red-headed boys, Wade and Luke. Laura is a Co-Medical Director of the Saint Thomas Health Services Breast Cancer Program. She is active in Tennessee Women in Medicine and enjoys helping with various breast cancer awareness activities in the community.

Dr. Robin Williams now sees patients in the practice’s new office located in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., at 5002 Crossings Circle, Suite 310, and at its Baptist Hospital location at 300 20th Avenue North, Suite 106, in the 20th Avenue Medical Office Building adjacent to Baptist Hospital.

Previously, Dr. Williams was in private practice. She received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency in general surgery at Howard University. Dr. Williams is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.

She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Tennessee Women in Medicine, Nashville Academy of Medicine, Tennessee Medical Association, American Society of Breast Surgeons and Association of Women Surgeons.

Dr. Williams is active in the community serving as a board member and on the steering committee and Medical Advisory Board for the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition. She was president of the National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer from 2000-2007 and has also held board member positions with the American Cancer Society MidSouth Division and Haleigh’s Hope.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Williams call 615.758.6686.

Hilary grew up in the small town of Jackson, New Hampshire.  She moved to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University where she majored in Neuroscience.  After working as a research assistant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, she attended Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and completed the Master of Science in Nursing program, specializing as a women’s health nurse practitioner.

Desiring to be closer to her family, Hilary moved to Boston and worked for Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates as a Nurse practitioner in a busy OB/GYN practice. After living in Boston for more than a year, she realized that Nashville was where she wanted to settle, and she moved back without hesitation.

Hilary is excited to be a part of Tennessee Breast Specialists where she can help women of all ages.  With her background in women’s health, Hilary is focused on helping patients achieve their optimal level of health and wellness.In her free time, Hilary enjoys running, reading, playing with her Golden Retriever, and spending time with friends and family, including her sister who also lives in Nashville.

Tennessee Breast Specialists is conveniently located at Baptist Hospital, the leading Women’s Health Hospital in the Southeast United States.  We recognize that the suspicion and the diagnosis of breast cancer brings stress to patients and their families. We strive to see all patients with urgent concerns within two working days.