Dr. Peter J Townsend M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
800 Washington St Boston MA, 02111About
Dr. Peter Townsend is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Townsend specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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