Dr. William S. Naughton, DPM
Board Certified Podiatrist & Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Professional Summary
Dr. William Naughton is a Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon with over two decades of clinical and surgical experience. He currently serves as the Chair of the Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Podiatry and as the Chief Medical Officer for Bilt Labs. Previously, he served as Co-Acting Chief of Podiatry at the Providence VA Medical Center. He oversees medical protocols, product design, and quality assurance for Bilt Labs' custom orthotic manufacturing.
Professional Experience
Chief Medical Officer
2020 – PresentBilt Labs
- Directs all medical protocols for custom orthotic fabrication.
- Approves 3D digital models for manufacturing.
- Oversees quality control standards to ensure medical-grade efficacy.
Chair of the Board of Examiners
PresentRhode Island Department of Health
- Oversees state licensure and regulatory standards for podiatry.
- Reviewed and confirmed by the RI Legislature (2025).
Co-Acting Chief of Podiatry
2011 – 2017Providence VA Medical Center
- Managed the Podiatry Department for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
- Specialized in complex wound care, diabetic foot management, and limb preservation.
- Received the Special Contribution Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Assistant Director of Podiatric Medical Education
2006 – 2017Roger Williams Medical Center
- Trained and supervised surgical residents.
- Served as Chairman of the Surgical Intervention Committee.
Education & Training
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
1998 – 2002 | Graduated with Honors
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Rhode Island College
1994 – 1998
Surgical Residency
Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI
2002 – 2005 | Served as Chief Resident (2004–2005)
Licensure & Certification
- Board Certified: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)
- State Licensure: RI Dept. of Health (License #DPM00321)
- CSR License: #CDPM00321 (Controlled Substance Reg.)
- NPI Number: 1245247089
Leadership & Boards
- Chair of the Board: RI Board of Examiners in Podiatry (Current)
- Primary Designee: Podiatry License Requests (RI Dept. of Health)