Dr. Richard Townsend, MD
Dr. Richard Townsend, MD is a family medicine physician in Richardson, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF NURSING in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Medical City Plano and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Texas Health Family Care
1001 Buckingham Rd Ste 110 Richardson, TX 75081Other Family Medicine Physicians
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| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 1% | 1% |
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| 1 star | 4% | 4% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Townsend to family and friends is 4.7486033 out of 5
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Dr. Richard Townsend delivers primary care that helps you get well and stay healthy. He focuses on promoting good health and fighting disease and chronic illness at any age. Dr. Townsend and the staff of Texas Health Family Care in Richardson are committed to empowering you and your family to take control of your health.biography
Dr. Richard Townsend has delivered quality health care to the Richardson community since 1980. Recognized as a trusted provider in primary care medicine, he has twice been named a top doctor by D Magazine.Family Medicine
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Missouri Baptist Medical Center / School Of Nursing
Medical School, 1971
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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