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Peter Townsend, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Wilmington, DE

PeterFTownsendMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Wilmington, DE

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery

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  • Office

    1941 Limestone Rd
    Ste 101
    Wilmington, DE 19808
    Phone+1 302-633-3555
    Fax+1 302-633-3559

Summary

  • Dr. Peter Townsend is an orthopedic surgeon in Wilmington, DE and is affiliated with Christiana Care Health Systems. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes, and is experienced in upper extremity surgery.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1989 - 1990
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1989
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1988 - Present
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1985 - 1990
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
  • American Board of Orthopedic SurgeryCertificate of Added Specialization in Hand Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • Top Doctors 2018
    Top Doctors 2018October 5th, 2018
  • Top Doctors 2016
    Top Doctors 2016October 4th, 2016

Professional Memberships