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Jacob Cross Townsend MD

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

5/5(3)
619 19th Street South Birmingham AL, 35233
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Dr. Jacob Townsend is a cardiologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Townsend specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Townsend also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

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Jacob Cross Townsend MD's Practice location

Practice At 619 19th Street South

619 19th Street South -
Birmingham, AL 35233
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New patients: 205-934-6600

Practice At 100 Pilot Medical Dr Suite 300

100 Pilot Medical Dr Suite 300 -
Birmingham, AL 35235
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New patients: 205-856-2284
Fax: 205-815-4777
http://www.birminghamheart.com

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Jacob Cross Townsend MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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