Summary

Dr. Daniel Townsend is an ophthalmologist and plastic surgeon who brings 46 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed his residency at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital. His dual specialization allows him to address both medical eye conditions and cosmetic concerns affecting the eye area. Dr. Townsend is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling him to serve patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Townsend practices at multiple locations throughout Massachusetts, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital, and Nantucket Cottage Hospital. He specializes in treating drooping eyelids, ptosis, and entropion, conditions that can affect both vision and appearance. His practice includes comprehensive dilated eye exams, vision tests, and visual field testing to assess and monitor eye health. Patients have given Dr. Townsend an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 46 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Lutheran Deaconess Hospital
  • 13 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 8 hospital affiliations
  • 16 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Daniel John Townsend has 16 locations

Townsend Daniel J Medical Group

175 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Eye Health Vision Centers

51 State RdNorth Dartmouth, MA 02747
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

Skinhealth Centers

251 Washington StWellesley Hills, MA 02481
Mon10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tue10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Holy Family Hospital

140 Lincoln AveHaverhill, MA 01830

Newton Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington StNewton Lower Falls, MA 02462

South Shore Hospital

55 Fogg RdSouth Weymouth, MA 02190

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

57 Prospect StNantucket, MA 02554

Saint Elizabeths Medical Center

736 Cambridge StBrighton, MA 02135

Skinhealth Centers

137 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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

Cha Cambridge Hospital

1493 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139

Tobey Hospital

43 High StWareham, MA 02571

Lenscrafters

37 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Daniel John Townsend, MDDr. Ernest William Kornmehl, MDDr. Carolyn G Butler, MDDr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyAnesthesiologyPlastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
46 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English, Spanish
Boston , MAWellesley , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Vermont College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Daniel John Townsend

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Daniel John Townsend has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Daniel John Townsend has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Orbital Diseases
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery)
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lutheran Deaconess Hospital

Medical School

Mayo Clinic Alix School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Daniel Townsend accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Daniel Townsend accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Daniel Townsend speak?
Dr. Daniel Townsend speaks Spanish and Chinese.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Townsend?
You can find contact information for Dr. Daniel Townsend here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Daniel Townsend affiliated with?
Dr. Daniel Townsend is affiliated with Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Cha Cambridge Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Boston Medical Center - South, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, South Shore Hospital, and Tobey Hospital.

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