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Dr. Phyllis L Townsend MD
Pediatrician
570 Bakers Bridge Avenue Franklin TN, 37064About
Dr. Phyllis Townsend is a pediatrician practicing in Franklin, TN. 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Tonsillitis
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Practice At 570 Bakers Bridge Avenue
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- Dr. Deanna S Bell M.D.1113 Murfreesboro Rd Franklin TN 37064
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- Dr. Thomas Joseph Carr MD570 Bakers Bridge Avenue Franklin TN 37064
Nearest Hospitals
WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTERl
4321 CAROTHERS PARKWAY FRANKLIN TN 37067SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITALl
4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380 NASHVILLE TN 37205TRISTAR SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTERl
391 WALLACE RD NASHVILLE TN 37211