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Dr. Peter Townsend, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.4 (31)
Map Pin Small Wilmington, DE
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Peter Townsend, MD

Dr. Peter Townsend, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Townsend, completed a fellowship at Cv Starr Hand Surgery Fellowship|St Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center/Columbia University. Dr. Townsend, completed a residency at University of Pennsylvania. Patients rated Dr. Townsend an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Townsend works at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Wilmington, DE. They frequently treat conditions like Trigger Finger, Limb Pain and Tenosynovitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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

  1. 1
    DOS - Limestone
    1941 Limestone Rd Ste 101, Wilmington, DE 19808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 655-9494
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Brandywine Medical Center
    3401 Brandywine Pkwy Ste 100, Wilmington, DE 19803 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 655-9494
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Francis Hospital
  • Christiana Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



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Trigger Finger
Limb Pain
Tenosynovitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Ganglion Cyst
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Neuroplasty
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Trigger Finger Release
Broken Arm
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Steroid Injection
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
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Cancer
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Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Pain
Humerus Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylolisthesis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
Wrist Reconstruction
Wrist Replacement
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    • Aetna
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    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
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    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Capital Blue Cross
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Coventry Health Care of Delaware
    • First Health
    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    • Humana
    • Keystone Health Plan East
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Midwest Health Plan
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    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Worker's Compensation

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    4.4
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    Based on 31 ratings
    Patient Ratings (31)
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Peter Townsend, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1518908227
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cv Starr Hand Surgery Fellowship|St Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center/Columbia University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Pennsylvania
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Pennsylvania
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Peter 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 Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Wilmington, DE. View the full address on Dr. Townsend’s profile.

    Dr. Townsend has seen patients for Trigger Finger, Limb Pain and Tenosynovitis, 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.

    31 patients have reviewed Dr. Townsend. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. 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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