Summary

Dr. Mark Towns is a pediatrician at Children's Health in Desoto. He specializes in health and wellness screenings, emotional and social development support, immunizations and treatment for chronic and acute illnesses for children from birth through adolescence.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 43 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Childrens Hospital of Oklahoma
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Children's Health Primary Care DeSoto

2828 Duke of Gloucester St Ste 106Desoto, TX 75115
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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Mark Douglas Towns, MDDr. Kshitij Bhalani, MDDr. Andrea Christine LoeffertDr. Chan Nguyen, MD
PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.9 
43 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Vietnamese, English
Desoto , TXIrving , TXFranklin , TNWebster , TX
Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Med School: M P Shah Government Medical College Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus Med School: LSU School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Mark Douglas Towns

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cook Children's Health Plan
  • EyeMed
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Friday Health Plans
  • GEHA
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Sana
  • Superior Vision
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Mark Douglas Towns has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Mark Douglas Towns has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Mark Douglas Towns holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Childrens Hospital of Oklahoma in 1986.

Internship

Completed their internship at Childrens Hospital of Oklahoma in 1986.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1983.

NPI Number

Mark Douglas Towns' NPI number is 1457312480.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mark Towns's office located?
Mark Towns's office is located at 2828 Duke of Gloucester St Ste 106, Desoto, TX, 75115.
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Does Mark Towns accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Mark Towns accept my insurance?
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