Summary

Dr. Alice Townshend treats cataracts and glaucoma and performs eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography. She practices ophthalmology and is affiliated with Beloit Memorial Hospital, where she brings 36 years of experience to her patients.

Board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Townshend earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Loyola University Medical Center. She sees patients in Beloit, Wisconsin. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Townshend 4.81 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 36 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Flexible Or Transitional Year
  • 26 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Beloit Clinic

1905 E Huebbe PkwyBeloit, WI 53511
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Alice Townshend, MDDr. Eric Steffen Ericson, MDDr. Mario Rojas, MDDr. Daniel J Solverson, DO
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.3 
4.8 
4.5 
36 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Beloit , WIRockford , ILBeloit , WIElkhorn , WI
Med School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alice Townshend

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Physicians Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Alice Townshend has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Alice Townshend has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Alice Townshend holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. They are board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Flexible Or Transitional Year, Med Center De in 1991, and Loyola University School Med in 1991.

Medical School

Graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Alice Townshend's NPI number is 1437169752.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice Townshend accepting new patients?
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Does Alice Townshend accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Alice Townshend has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Alice Townshend accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Alice Townshend accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Alice Townshend affiliated with?
Alice Townshend is affiliated with Beloit Memorial Hospital.

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