Pediatric Foot & Ankle Specialist in West Palm Beach
Mitzi Williams
DPM, FACFAS
Pediatric Foot and Ankle Specialist
Mitzi Williams is a pediatric foot and ankle specialist who has been in practice since 2008. She prides herself not only in absolute quality but also compassionate medicine. She is one of the few pediatric foot and ankle specialists in the United States and treats children from all over the world. She has extensive experience in treating all foot conditions including clubfoot, vertical talus, metatarsus adductus, tarsal coalitions, pediatric flatfoot, neuromuscular conditions, and pediatric injuries. She too has great experience in treating children with sports related concerns, overuse injuries, and gait/walking concerns. Dr. Williams is an international speaker and has authored over 15 surgical textbook chapters and numerous original research publications. Over the years she too has authored children’s books to empower and educate children on musculoskeletal conditions which you may find at her linked site here. As a surgeon and specialist, she welcomes children and their families to her practice.
Board Certification
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Mary's Medical Center
Education & Training
- Medical School
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Finch University/
The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL
- Residency
PM&S 36 Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency Program
Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA
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Areas of Interest
Pediatric and Adult Foot Deformity
Pediatric Lower Extremity Deformity
Oblique talus
Calcaneovalgus
Apophysitis/ Sever’s/ Heel pain
Curly toes
Toe deformities
Hammer toes
Congenital foot deformities
Hallux valgus
Pediatric overuse/ sports injuries
Short metatarsals (brachymetatarsia)
Cleft Foot
Metatarsus Adductus
Tendon contractures
Sprains/ Strains
Early walking and developmental concerns/ Toddler gait issues
Cerebral Palsy and foot deformities
Neuromuscular conditions (e.g. arthrogryposis, spina bifida, HSMN, sacral agenesis)
Genetic conditions
Dr Williams recently did a procedure for my child, she is very thorough, caring and considerate. She gave very detailed instructions both before and after the surgery and answered all our questions with patience and kindness. We are very grateful for her!
– Luna, West Palm Beach
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Areas of Interest
Professional Affiliations
- Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Pediatric Section Editor
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Board Member
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics
- Podiatry Institute Faculty
- American Podiatric Medical Association
Publications
- Limb Deformity Book, Pediatric Lower Limb Deformities, Chapter 16
- Editor, Dobbs Clubfoot and Vertical Talus Book College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Board Member
- Complex and Atypical Clubfoot, Clinics of Podiatric Surgery
- 5th Edition McGlamry Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Clubfoot chapter
- 5th Edition McGlamry Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Pediatric Deformities chapter
- Pediatric Foot and Ankle Deformities Textbook: Pediatric Foot and Ankle Fractures chapter
- Pediatric Foot and Ankle Deformities Textbook: Pediatric Digital Deformities
- Orthobiologics. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2019
- Microorganisms Associated with Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle. JFAS
- Melanoma of the Foot is Associated with Poorer Survival: JFAS
- Melanoma Review. PI Update 2016
- 4th Edition McGlamry Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Local Anesthetics
- 4th Edition McGlamry Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Arthroereisis
- 4th Edition McGlamry Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Bone Anchors
- Revisional Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis. Podiatry Today 2010
- Pediatric Lower Extremity Exam: Evaluating a Newborn’s Normal Range of Motion. PI Update 2007
- Intra-Operative Culture Swabs vs. Deep Tissue Specimens: Assessing Concordance of Isolates Collected from Diabetic Foot Infections. PI Update September 2006
- Arthroereisis: Presenting the advantages and disadvantages. Podiatry Today, May 2006.
- Effect of the Tyrosine Phosphatase SHP1 on Phagocytosis by Fc-Gamma R11A. Official Publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Volume 15, Number 4 (Abstract 530.1), March 7, 2001.
Podcasts
Located in West Palm Beach
- 5325 Greenwood Ave Ste 203, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
- +1 (561) 844-5255
- Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
