Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Riley J. Williams III is a shoulder, elbow, and knee specialist and a connoisseur in the field of sports medicine.

The South African TV host and comedian, Trevor Noah is suing the surgeon over an alleged incompetent surgery.

The lawsuit further adds that the hospital and surgeon failed to stipulate appropriate medications, stop certain prescription medications, and do proper testing in order to analyze the circumstances.

Who Is Dr. Riley J. Williams III & Why Is He Sued By Trevor Noah?

Dr. Riley J. Williams III is an orthopedic surgeon in the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and elbow surgery.

Trevor Noah has officially filed a lawsuit against a New York City-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Riley amid the botched surgery.

He is also suing the hospital where the doctor performed the procedure for Special Surgery located in New York City.

The lawsuit was filed by HSS, a Health Support Services, on 29 November in the New York County Supreme Court. He is represented by Justin Blitz of Schulman Blitz LLP.

It is stated that they were negligent and careless in failing to treat and care for him in a skillful manner.

But in response to the comic suit, the hospital representative has denied any claims of wrongdoing calling them meritless.

Dr. Riley J. Williams III Age and Wiki Explored

Dr. Riley J. Williams III is 55 years old as he was born on March 16, 1966, in Los Angeles, California.

Although Dr. Williams is not available on Wikipedia, his biography details are covered by various other sources out there. Here is everything you need to know about him.

Williams was born in Los Angeles and received his B.S. degree from Yale University in 1987. In 1992, he received his M.D. degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Williams also employs stem cells and biologics in the cure of many musculoskeletal disorders. The surgeon, Riley is the Director of the Institute for Cartilage Repair at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Dr. Riley J. Williams III: Net Worth and Surgery

Dr. Riley J. Williams III estimated net worth is between $1 million and $5 million dollars. Being a surgeon it is sure that Dr. Riley has earned a huge stack of money for doing surgeries.

Dr. Williams is the Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon for the Brooklyn Nets (NBA) and New York Liberty (WNBA) professional basketball teams.

Furthermore, he is also the Medical Director for the New York Red Bulls (MLS) professional soccer team, and the Iona College Department of Athletics.