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Dr. Lewis R Townsend M.D., OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Lewis R Townsend M.D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

4/5(37)
10215 Fernwood Rd Suite 250 Bethesda MD, 20817
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Lewis Townsend is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Townsend specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Townsend can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Townsend can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.

Education and Training

Mechanical Engineering 1981

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Vaginitis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
  • Wrinkle & Scar Improvement

Dr. Lewis R Townsend M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 10215 Fernwood Rd Suite 250

10215 Fernwood Rd Suite 250 -
Bethesda, MD 20817
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New patients: 301-897-9817
Fax: 301-897-0832

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Patient Experience with Dr. Townsend


4.0

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Dr. Lewis R Townsend M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 37 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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