Meet Dr. Pownell
For Dr. Patrick Pownell, exceptional results begin with trust. Respected for his meticulous surgical technique, sound clinical judgment, and honest approach, he believes every consultation is an opportunity to listen first, educate thoughtfully, and develop a personalized treatment plan that reflects each patient's goals. "I hope to meet, or exceed, a patient's expectations," he says. It is a philosophy that has earned the confidence of generations of patients and established him as one of Dallas' most respected plastic surgeons.
Known for creating elegant, natural-looking results, Dr. Pownell performs the full spectrum of cosmetic plastic surgery, including facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast enhancement, and body contouring. His extensive training in both Head and Neck Surgery (Otolaryngology) and Plastic Surgery provides an extraordinary understanding of facial anatomy, bringing an added level of precision to every procedure. While cosmetic surgery is the focus of his practice today, reconstructive surgery continues to influence the way he thinks about form, function, and aesthetics. "I've always felt like reconstruction was my calling," he reflects, a perspective that continues to shape his refined, anatomy-driven approach.
Throughout his career, Dr. Pownell has helped advance the specialty through leadership, education, and service. He has served as President of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, held academic appointments at UT Southwestern Medical Center, authored numerous scientific publications, and has been recognized by his peers among Dallas' Best Doctors and Texas Super Doctors. Yet when asked what he considers his greatest professional accomplishment, his answer is simple: "The thousands of patients that I've taken care of."
Outside of medicine, Dr. Pownell enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, and six grandchildren. A lifelong runner, he has completed multiple marathons around the world, including the New York City Marathon twice and the Houston Marathon alongside both of his sons, an accomplishment he treasures as much as any finish line. His commitment to serving others extends beyond his practice through medical mission work in the Dominican Republic and Guatemala and active involvement in his church, reflecting the same compassion and purpose that define the care he provides each day..
Board Certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Otolaryngology
- Texas State Board of medical Examiners
Education and Training
- Plastic Surgery Residency
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency
- General Surgery Categorical Residency
- Doctor of Medicine
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, Cum Laude
Awards and Honors
- Best Doctors in America
- D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas
- D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County
- Texas Monthly Super Doctors
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons: Fellow
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.
- American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Christian Medical & Dental Society
- Dallas County Medical Society
- The Rhinoplasty Society
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons