Dr. Leslie L. Townsend M.D.
Pediatrician
3729 Mary Taylor Rd Birmingham AL, 35235About
Dr. Leslie Townsend is a pediatrician practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Townsend is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Townsend diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Townsend can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1979
University of Michigan Medical School 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Flu
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Strep Throat
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