Dr. Richard W. Townsend MD
Family Practitioner
120 Gateway Cir Unit 1 Saint Johns FL, 32259Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Richard Townsend is a family practitioner practicing in Saint Johns, FL. Dr. Townsend specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Townsend possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1996
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Actinic Keratosis
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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