Justin H. Townsend
Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Justin H. Townsend

Ophthalmology
900 Northwest 17th Street, 
Miami, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
18
conditions
900 Northwest 17th Street, 
Miami, FL 

Overview

Justin Townsend is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Townsend is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Townsend is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Florida College Of Medicine - 2007

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in FL

Fellowships

Emory University Hospital/Emory Eye Center, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery - 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, Inc

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Guardian Life Insurance Company
  • MEDICARE PDP
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetLife
  • PPO
Neighborhood
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

900 Northwest 17th Street, Miami, FL 33136

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Townsend has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment

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.

60 Total Publications

Comparative Incidence of Cystoid Macular Edema after Secondary Intraocular Lens Placement Versus Routine and Complex Cataract Surgery.
Comparative Incidence of Cystoid Macular Edema after Secondary Intraocular Lens Placement Versus Routine and Complex Cataract Surgery.
Journal: Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Published: August 31, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Justin H. Townsend

Is Dr. Justin H. Townsend a top-rated expert for Retinal Detachment?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Justin H. Townsend is classified as an Elite expert for Retinal Detachment, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Justin H. Townsend specialize in?

While Dr. Justin H. Townsend is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Justin H. Townsend participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Justin H. Townsend has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinal Detachment. You can view a list of Dr. Justin H. Townsend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Justin H. Townsend accept my insurance?

Dr. Justin H. Townsend accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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