Overview
Raymond Townsend is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years.
Dr. Townsend is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 385 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.
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Locations
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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.
5 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raymond R. Townsend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Raymond R. Townsend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Raymond R. Townsend by calling their office at 215-662-2638. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Raymond R. Townsend a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Raymond R. Townsend is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Raymond R. Townsend specialize in?
While Dr. Raymond R. Townsend is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Raymond R. Townsend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Raymond R. Townsend has published 385 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Raymond R. Townsend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Raymond R. Townsend accept my insurance?
Dr. Raymond R. Townsend accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-662-2638 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Townsend isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Advanced
- CalcinosisDr. Townsend isAdvanced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Townsend isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Townsend isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Townsend isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- EmphysemaDr. Townsend isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Townsend isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HyperaldosteronismDr. Townsend isExperienced. Learn about Hyperaldosteronism.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Townsend isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Townsend isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Townsend isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Townsend isExperienced. Learn about Wilson Disease.