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Dr. Debra J Townsend M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(30)
3040 N Swan Rd Suite B. Tucson AZ, 85712
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4/5

About

Dr. Debra Townsend is a gastroenterologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Townsend specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Townsend performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Wright State Univ Sch Of Med- Dayton Oh 1984

Wright State University / Main Campus 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 33 years of experience

Dr. Debra J Townsend M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Debra Polson, MD

3040 N Swan Rd Suite B. -
Tucson, AZ 85712
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New patients: 520-320-1369
Fax: 520-320-1357

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Patient Experience with Dr. Townsend


4.0

Based on 30 reviews

Dr. Debra J Townsend M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 30 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist 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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