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Dr. Sean Townsend, MD

Dr. Sean Townsend, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Sean Townsend, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1999. He is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus.

Practice

1101 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94109

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(415) 600-1426

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Townsend specializes in the area of Critical Care Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sean Townsend, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1999. He is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus.

  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Locations

Practice

California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus1101 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94109
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Office2330 Clay St # 301 San Francisco, CA 94115
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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