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Dr. Peter Townsend, MD

Dr. Peter Townsend, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Townsend, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Wilmington, DE and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Townsend has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Christiana Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists

1941 Limestone Rd Ste 101 Wilmington, DE 19808

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Dr. Townsend's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Townsend

4.4

31 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jun 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Ellie – Aug 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Wilmington – Aug 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Strasburg, PA – Aug 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Wilmington, DE – Jul 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Wilmington, DE – Jun 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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E. Gray in Wilmington, DE – Aug 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Marlee Raber in Arnold, MD – Jan 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sara in Wilmington, DE – Jan 12, 2016
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Dr. Peter F. Townsend has practiced in Wilmington, Delaware, since 1990. Serving the community where he was born and raised, Dr. Townsend is a hand, forearm and elbow surgeon (upper extremity surgeon) with the Delaware...
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  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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  • Cv Starr Hand Surgery Fellowship|st Lukes-roosevelt Hospital Center/columbia University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists

DOS - Limestone1941 Limestone Rd Ste 101 Wilmington, DE 19808
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    • Mon: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists

Brandywine Medical Center3401 Brandywine Pkwy Wilmington, DE 19803
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    • Mon: 7:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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