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Dr. Henry Townsend, MD

Rheumatology*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Henry Townsend, MD

Dr. Henry Townsend, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 29 years of experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and is affiliated with Prattville Baptist Hospital, Coosa Valley Medical Center, Dch Regional Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center. Dr. Townsend, completed a residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Townsend an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Townsend works at Rheumatology Associates PC in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Ankylosing Spondylitis and Gout along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Townsend's Office Locations

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    Rheumatology Associates
    2145 Highland Ave S Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 933-0320

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Prattville Baptist Hospital
  • Coosa Valley Medical Center
  • Dch Regional Medical Center
  • Northwest Medical Center

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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Gout
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Osteopenia
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylitis
Amyloidosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Hammer Toe
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Henry Townsend, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1922114354
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Henry Townsend, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Townsend is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Townsend has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Townsend works at Rheumatology Associates PC in Birmingham, AL. View the full address on Dr. Townsend’s profile.

    Dr. Townsend has seen patients for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Gout, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Townsend on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Townsend. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Townsend.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Townsend, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Townsend appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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