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Summary
Dr. Samuel Rice Townsend is a surgeon who specializes in both surgery and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital. With 21 years of experience, Dr. Townsend brings extensive expertise to his practice in surgical and critical care settings.
Dr. Townsend is affiliated with Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington. He focuses on treating conditions such as hiatal hernia and chronic constipation. His practice includes procedures like abdominal X-rays and providing sedation services, and he works closely with physical therapy teams to support patient recovery and care.
Dr. Townsend is affiliated with Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington. He focuses on treating conditions such as hiatal hernia and chronic constipation. His practice includes procedures like abdominal X-rays and providing sedation services, and he works closely with physical therapy teams to support patient recovery and care.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- Brigham & Womens Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Surgery | Anesthesiology | Critical Care Medicine | Other |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 21 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Seattle , WA | Seattle , WA | Seattle , WA | Tacoma , WA |
| Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Lagos College Of Medicine | Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Samuel Emlen Rice Townsend has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Samuel Emlen Rice Townsend has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Brigham & Womens Hospital
Medical School
Stanford University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2007
STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 2005
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- Dr. Samuel Rice Townsend is affiliated with Seattle Childrens Hospital.
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