WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC welcomes Nicole Dalessandro, DPM, and Townsen Kennington, DPM, to the UPMC Orthopaedic Care Foot and Ankle team in Williamsport.

Dr. Dalessandro earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, and completed her residency at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Philadelphia. She is board-certified in podiatry by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and in podiatry-prevention treatment of diabetic foot wounds by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. Most recently, Dr. Dalessandro practiced with Podiatric Medical Surgical Associates, an affiliate of Jefferson Health System and Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia.

Dr. Kennington earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine, Des Moines, Iowa, and completed his residency at St. Luke’s University Health System, Bethlehem, Pa. He is board-certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Most recently, Dr. Kennington completed a foot and ankle fellowship at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind.

“Foot and ankle conditions can have a major impact on daily life, and our patients deserve the most advanced care available,” said Tom Hoy, executive administrator, Musculoskeletal, Neuroscience, and Rehabilitation Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “The addition of Dr. Dalessandro and Dr. Kennington ensures we can meet those needs close to home, expanding access to expert care for patients across northcentral Pennsylvania.”

Drs. Dalessandro and Kennington see patients at UPMC Orthopaedic Care, 1201 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport. Dr. Kennington also sees patients at UPMC Muncy, 215 E. Water St., Muncy. To make an appointment with either doctor, call 570-321-2020. For more information about UPMC Orthopaedic Care services in northcentral Pennsylvania, visit UPMC.com/OrthoNCPA.