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Dr. Peter F Townsend MD
Orthopedist
1941 Limestone Rd Suite 101 Wilmington DE, 19808About
Dr. Peter Townsend is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Townsend specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Townsend tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Brian J Galinat MD1941 Limestone Road Wilmington DE 19808
- Dr. David K Solacoff MD1941 LIMESTONE RD WILMINGTON DE 19808
- Dr. Paul Kupcha MD1941 Limestone Rd Wilmington DE 19808
- Dr. Steven M Dellose MD1941 Limestone Road Wilmington DE 19808
- Dr. Mark S Eskander M.D.1941 LIMESTONE ROAD WILMINGTON DE 19808
- Dr. Nicholas F Quercetti D.O.1941 LIMESTONE RD WILMINGTON DE 19808
Nearest Hospitals
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.l
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7TH AND CLAYTON STS WILMINGTON DE 19805ALFRED I DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
1600 ROCKLAND RD PO BOX 269 WILMINGTON DE 19899