Overview
Raymond Townsend is a Nephrologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Townsend has been practicing medicine for over 43 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 395 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raymond Townsend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Raymond Townsend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Raymond 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 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 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 Townsend specialize in?
While Dr. Raymond 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 Townsend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Raymond Townsend has published 395 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Raymond 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 Townsend accept my insurance?
Dr. Raymond 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)
- Kidney TransplantDr. Townsend isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- 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.
- 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.