Summary

Dr. Richard Townsend specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with additional training in family medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. With 53 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Townsend has built extensive expertise in women's health and comprehensive family care. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Townsend practices at multiple locations across Virginia and North Carolina, including Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and Galax, Virginia. His dual specialties allow him to provide both specialized gynecological care and broader family medicine services to patients throughout the region. He maintains practice locations in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and Lexington, North Carolina as well. Patients have given Dr. Townsend an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 53 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Eugene Townsend has 6 locations

Lonesome Pine Medical Arts Clinic

1990 Holton Ave EBig Stone Gap, VA 24219

Blue Ridge Physicians For Women

227 Hospital DrGalax, VA 24333
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Richard E Townsend Md

834 W Meeting St Ste BLancaster, SC 29720

Novant Health Piedmont Womens Care

108 W Medical Park DrLexington, NC 27292

Mount Airy Ob/Gyn Center

510 S South StMount Airy, NC 27030

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Obstetrics & GynecologyNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerDentistry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
53 Years of Experience 61 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Big Stone Gap , VAKingsport , TNWhitesburg , KYNorton , VA
Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Eugene Townsend

  • Cigna

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Eugene Townsend has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Eugene Townsend has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Family Medicine
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pennsylvania Health System

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 1973

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Dr. Richard Townsend speaks English.
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