Dr. Thomas Michael Townsend MD
Surgeon
6133 Parkway Corpus Christi TX, 78414About
Dr. Thomas Townsend is a general surgeon practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Townsend specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Townsend provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1986
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1986
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Colon Polyps
- Gallstones
- Diverticulosis
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Fellowships
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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