Dr. Horrell H Townsend D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
9344 Three Rivers Rd Gulfport MS, 39503About
Dr. Horrell Townsend is a physiatrist practicing in Gulfport, MS. Dr. Townsend is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Townsend focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Townsend can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
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