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Dr. Raymond R Townsend MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Raymond R Townsend MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

3400 Spruce St 210 White Building Philadelphia PA, 19104
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Dr. Raymond Townsend is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Townsend specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Townsend most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1979

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Raymond R Townsend MD's Practice location

Practice At 3400 Spruce St 210 White Building

3400 Spruce St 210 White Building -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-662-2638, 215-662-2425
Fax: 215-349-5703

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