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  • Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Trauma Surgery
  • 43 years of experience
  • Merrill Hines Surgery Center 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • (504) 842-9353

Brief Intro

Dr. Townsend graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health in 1982. He works in New Orleans, LA and 1 other location and specializes in Surgery, Critical Care Medicine and Trauma Surgery. Dr. Townsend is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Hospital Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health - 1982

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Merrill Hines Surgery Center
  • 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis

Procedures Performed

  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hernia Repair
  • Colonoscopy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
  • Skin Surgery
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Appendectomy
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Hernia Repair
  • Skin Surgery
  • Gallbladder Removal
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Wound Care
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
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  • Cancer 15
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 26
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 23
  • Psychiatry 69
  • Geriatrics 23
  • Rehabilitation 50
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12