Walter K. Townson

Overview

Dr. Walter Townson is an experienced OB/GYN physician at Intermountain Health's Summit OB/GYN in Orem, where he provides comprehensive care to patients in Orem and the surrounding areas. His expertise includes general obstetric assessments, management of pregnancy-related medical conditions, labor and delivery care, general gynecologic evaluations, treatment of benign conditions, routine screenings, contraceptive management, as well as both non-surgical and surgical interventions.Dr. Townson served as a clinical attendant at the University of Utah in Obstetrics and Gynecology for 28 years, where he held both clinical and leadership positions. In addition to his civilian medical career, he has 19 years of military service and currently serves as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard.

His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cysts and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1989

Residency

St. Paul University Hospital Medical Center

Specialties

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licenses

Obstetrics & Gynecology in UT

Board Certifications

American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology

Hospital Affiliations

Utah Valley Hospital
Orem Community Hospital
St George Regional Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
EMI Health
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Steward Health Care
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Utah Health
  • EPO
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Locations

Summit OB/GYN - Orem
Orem, UT 84057
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter K. Townson

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Is Dr. Walter K. Townson a top-rated expert for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter K. Townson is classified as an Experienced expert for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), 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. Walter K. Townson specialize in?

While Dr. Walter K. Townson is a Obstetrics and Gynecology, they have specific expertise in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Ovarian Cysts. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Does Dr. Walter K. Townson accept my insurance?

Dr. Walter K. Townson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-714-3422 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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