Dr. Luke Townsend
Overview
Luke Townsend, MD, is a fellowship-trained provider at the McKay-Dee Gastroenterology Clinic. Dr. Townsend graduated with his medical degree from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He then completed a residency in internal medicine through the Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as a fellowship in gastroenterology at Ochsner Medical Center.Dr. Townsend’s practice focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon.Dr. Townsend is originally from West Monroe, Louisiana. When not working he enjoys hunting, hiking, being outdoors, reading, and spending time with family.
His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Ascites, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4403 Harrison Blvd Ste 3815, Ogden, UT 84403
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luke Townsend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luke Townsend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luke Townsend by calling their office at 801-387-5620. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Luke Townsend a top-rated expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luke Townsend is classified as an Experienced expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, 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. Luke Townsend specialize in?
While Dr. Luke Townsend is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Ascites, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Luke Townsend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Luke Townsend has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. You can view a list of Dr. Luke Townsend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Luke Townsend accept my insurance?
Dr. Luke Townsend accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-387-5620 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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- AscitesDr. Townsend isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Townsend isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.