William J. Kemp III, M.D., FAANS
Practice: Neurosurgical Associates, PC
Specialty: Neurology
Office locations: Richmond, VA
Dr. Kemp graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery at William Beaumont Hospital and completed his neurological surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He completed a spine-specialized neurosurgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Kemp was in private practice in Northern Virginia from 2022 to 2025 and he joined Neurosurgical Associates in 2025.
Dr. Kemp graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery at William Beaumont Hospital and completed his neurological surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He completed a spine-specialized neurosurgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Kemp was in private practice in Northern Virginia from 2022 to 2025 and he joined Neurosurgical Associates in 2025.
Dr. Kemp is a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine neurosurgeon, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of the complete spectrum of spinal conditions. This spans from complex scoliosis and intradural tumors to spinal stenosis and herniated discs. Dr. Kemp is an expert at advanced disc replacement and when appropriate, prefers motion preservation over fusion. Knowing 90% of people can be helped without surgery, Dr. Kemp believes in non-operative solutions whenever possible, such as spine-specialized physical therapy, regenerative medicine, or injections. When surgical intervention is necessary he utilizes minimally-invasive and state of the art technology to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Dr. Kemp graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery at William Beaumont Hospital and completed his neurological surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He completed a spine-specialized neurosurgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Kemp was in private practice in Northern Virginia from 2022 to 2025 and he joined Neurosurgical Associates in 2025.

Dr Kemp is one of the best doctors I’ve seen about my neck. I only wish I could have seen him when I get hurt on November 4 1999. So now I thank God for allowing me the opportunity to meet him. Thanks Dr K
I felt like he was very thorough, very kind, very caring. Listened to me, Didn’t rush. I would recommend
All the staff members were very helpful and pleasent and smiling 😁Dr. Kemp was also very informative!!
Extremely helpful. Took up lots of time explaining situation with x-rays and next steps that need to be taken.
Concerning Empathetic Thorough
Amazing Doctor and office staff. After 5 years, I was able to lay on my left side without pain. Very responsive to messages and explains everything. Talks to me like a human and listens to what I have to say. He is amazing!!
Detail n spend a lot of time
Dr. Kemp was very attentive, kind, patient, and informative.
Confidant!
He is literally the best. Life-changing work restoring my ability to move and live pain-free. Highly, highly recommended.