Summary

Dr. Henry Townsend is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. With 31 years of medical experience, he specializes in treating complex autoimmune and bone conditions that affect patients of all ages. Dr. Townsend is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Townsend practices at multiple locations throughout Plano, Texas, and maintains hospital affiliations with UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. He focuses on treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, including juvenile osteoporosis in younger patients. His expertise includes providing infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy treatments for patients requiring specialized medication delivery. Patients have rated Dr. Townsend an average of 4.5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Henry Bernard Townsend has 4 locations

North Texas Preferred Health Partners

4708 Dexter Dr Ste 400Plano, TX 75093
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

Medical City Plano

3901 W 15th StPlano, TX 75075

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RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.6 
4.4 
31 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Plano , TXDallas , TXFrisco , TXIrving , TX
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth Med School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Henry Bernard Townsend

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Henry Bernard Townsend has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Henry Bernard Townsend has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Internal Medicine
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Henry Bernard Townsend holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Townsend's NPI number is 1922114354.

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Dr. Henry Townsend speaks Spanish and English.
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