Dr. Winston J Townsend MD
Internist
1836 S Macarthur Blvd Springfield IL, 62704About
Dr. Winston Townsend is an internist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Townsend specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Townsend provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1993
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Gout
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Nail Fungus
- Vascular Disease
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