Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Justin H. Townsend

Ophthalmology
University of Miami Health System
University Of Miami
1611 Nw 12 Th Ave, Jackson Memorial Hospital, 
Miami, FL 
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Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
University of Miami Health System
University Of Miami
1611 Nw 12 Th Ave, Jackson Memorial Hospital, 
Miami, FL 
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Overview

Justin Townsend is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Townsend is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Townsend is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Graduate Institution
University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in FL
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
1611 Nw 12 Th Ave, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL 33136
Call: 305-355-5000
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
900 Nw 17th St, Miami, FL 33136
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
1601 Nw 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


54 Total Publications

Indications and Outcomes of Select Vitreoretinal Surgery in Patients With Marfan Syndrome.
Indications and Outcomes of Select Vitreoretinal Surgery in Patients With Marfan Syndrome.
Journal: Journal of vitreoretinal diseases
Published: August 29, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Retinal Detachment
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  • Distinguished
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
    Dr. Townsend is
    Distinguished
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  • Diabetic Retinopathy
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    Distinguished
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  • Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
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    Distinguished
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  • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Dr. Townsend is
    Distinguished
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  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
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  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
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  • Cataract
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  • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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    Advanced
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  • Cone Dystrophy
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  • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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    Advanced
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  • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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    Advanced
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  • Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
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    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Dr. Townsend is
    Experienced
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  • Aniridia
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  • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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  • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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  • Cataract Removal
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  • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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