Dr. Christine E. Townsend, MD - New York, NY - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine/rehab Spec, Sport Medicine Specialist VERIFIED

Dr. Christine E. Townsend, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Accepting New Patients
11 Years of Experience 180 Fort Washington Ave New York NY 10032 (1 other location) Virtual Visit Available
Dr. Christine E. Townsend, MD - New York, NY - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine/rehab Spec, Sport Medicine Specialist
Dr. Christine E. Townsend, MD
11 Years of Experience Accepting New Patients Virtual Visit Available

Summary

Christine Townsend, MD is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University Medical Center’s Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine. She specializes in seeing patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, and sports and dance-related injuries.
Dr. Townsend is a former dancer who spent 6 years performing professionally and teaching dance prior to earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She received her MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian – Columbia and Cornell. She then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center.
Dr. Townsend has a first-hand understanding of the importance for athletes, including performing artists, to be functioning physically at the highest level possible. When injuries do happen, she addresses them with a holistic approach. She believes in an integrated, multi-disciplinary, individualized plan of care for every patient.
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Office Locations

Dr. Christine E. Townsend has 2 locations

CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

180 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • University Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christine E. Townsend

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • Workers Compensation
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christine E. Townsend has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christine E. Townsend has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical Medicine/rehab Spec
  • Sport Medicine Specialist
  • Sports Medicine (pm & Rehab)

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 2015

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Christine Townsend's office located?
Dr. Christine Townsend's office is located at 180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, 10032.
Is Dr. Christine Townsend accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Christine Townsend accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Christine Townsend accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Christine Townsend accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Christine Townsend affiliated with?
Dr. Christine Townsend is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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