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Dr. Gerald Townsend, MD

Dr. Gerald Townsend, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Gerald Townsend, MD is a family medicine physician in Saint Augustine, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Capital Hospital and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. He is not accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

4475 US Highway 1 S Ste 100 Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Telehealth available
(904) 461-1901

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Townsend specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Townsend's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Townsend

4.5

27 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
85%
85%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
7%
7%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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JBB – Sep 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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St Augustine, FL – Sep 14, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 people found this helpful
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Pompano Beach, FL – May 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gerald Townsend, MD is a family medicine physician in Saint Augustine, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Family Medicine

  • Occupational Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Tallahassee Memorial Reg Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989

  • University Of Florida, Gainesville

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office4475 US Highway 1 S Ste 100 Saint Augustine, FL 32086
1

Practice

Unavail2181 Orange Ave E Tallahassee, FL 32311
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    800 Prudential Dr
    Jacksonville, FL 32207
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

    1300 Miccosukee Rd
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UF Health Flagler Hospital

    400 Health Park Blvd
    Saint Augustine, FL 32086
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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