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Dr. William Schnell, MD

Dr. William Schnell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. William Schnell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Duluth, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Essentia Health-Moose Lake and Essentia Health-Virginia. He is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1000 E 1st St Ste 400 Duluth, MN 55805

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Dr Scnell is exceptional. He diagnosed my inflammatory arthritis. My knees kept filling up with fluid. He told me to call and he will make time for me always.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leah – Jan 28, 2020
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I had been struggling with an internal foot infection for well over a month with no knowledge of what was wrong. Dr. Schnell took me in as a non-scheduled patient during his lunch period, found a pocket of fluid on the MRI, and proceeded to successfully aspirate the fluid pocket in a matter of minutes. His experience, expertise, and willingness to help on a heavily scheduled day were exemplary.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rick in Pengilly – Jul 04, 2018
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He assured that I still had cartilage in my knee but I had a horrible swelling & I couldn't walk. He didn't want to give me a new knee because I'm 58 and he said I was too young to get a new knee. I spent most of 16 mos on the couch. When I was treated mostly Dr. Schnell I got many Cortizone shots many fluid draining's. Mayo clinic did a MRI and said my knee needed replacement after surgery they said the damage was worse then what showed on the MRI. New knee should last 30 yrs.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – May 06, 2017
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Dr. William Schnell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Duluth, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Essentia...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus

    Medical School, 1987
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Office1000 E 1st St Ste 400 Duluth, MN 55805
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