William Brownell, III, DPM, MA, FACFAS, FACPM

Plastic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 12 and up
Penn Plastic Surgery Perelman
Schedule onlineCall 215-662-7300
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Penn Medicine Provider

About me

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery

My education and training

  • Podiatric Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
  • Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System
  • Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Health System

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Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

875 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
May 2026
all good !!
Anonymous
May 2026
friendly
Anonymous
May 2026
the follow up appointments are incredibly difficult to schedule. months in advance. why isn't there more availability to schedule?
Anonymous
April 2026
my provider makes me feel comfortable during exams, thus reducing anxiety. my provider has great medic as l expertise as a podiatrist.

Insurance accepted

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Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Brownell is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

Research

Publications

Malay DS, Kaikis A, Brownell W Acquired peripheral nerve pathologies , McGlamry’s Comprehensive Textbook of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 5th Edition: 2022,1075-1122

Brownell W, McDonald A, Malay DS, D’Angelantonio A, Chatman B Anterior process displacement of Evans calcaneal osteotomy in adult acquired flatfoot with and without intra-operative fixation: Radiographic comparative study , Presented at the Annual Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV: 2021

McDonald AR, Rossidis MT, Brownell WH, Dubois KS, Malay DS Naviculocuneiform arthrodesis vs. cotton osteotomy for restoration of medial arch height in flexible flatfoot , Presented at the Annual Conference of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, San Antonio, TX: 2020

Hye K, Brownell W, DuBois K, Kaikis A, McDonald A, Rossidis M, Malay DS Postoperative use of opioid analgesic in foot and ankle surgery: A retrospective cohort study , Presented at Annual Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, New Orleans, LA: 2019