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Dr. Christine Townsend, MD

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Dr. Christine Townsend, MD
5.0 (142 Ratings)

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Dr. Christine Townsend, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Christine Townsend, MD

Sports Medicine*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christine Townsend, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Townsend graduated from Rutger, The State University Of New Jersey. Dr. Christine Townsend, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY and has 22 years experience. Dr. Townsend currently practices at CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Townsend received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 142 times. Dr. Townsend's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Townsend is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
    180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422
  2. 2 ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
    51 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
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  3. 3 ColumbiaDoctors - Morningside
    601 W 113th St Apt 1A, New York, NY 10025
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Experience and Background Check

Chronic Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Chronic Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Chronic Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Arthritis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunionette
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Impingement
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Pain
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurological Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Shoulder Fracture
Snapping Hip
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Bursa Injection
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Somatic Nerve Block

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Townsend
5.0
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Dec 12, 2024
Excellent visit and excellent provider! Knowledgeable, relatable, listens in detail, explains in detail, very helpful, instructive and encouraging.
— Dec 12, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Christine Townsend, MD is a sports medicine specialist in New York, NY and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rutger, The State University Of New Jersey in 2002. She specializes in Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Interventional Spine Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Rutger, The State University Of New Jersey
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christine Townsend, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Townsend's profile.

Dr. Christine Townsend, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christine Townsend, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Townsend has over 22 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

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