Dr. Walter K. Townson MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
7495 S State St Midvale UT, 84047About
Dr. Walter Townson is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Midvale, UT. Dr. Townson specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Townson can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Townson can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1989
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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- Pregnancy
- Pain
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