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Dr. John Townsend III, MD

Dr. John Townsend III, MD

Neurology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Townsend III, MD is a neurologist in Newark, DE and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1984. He is affiliated with Christiana Hospital.

3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

774 Christiana Rd Ste 201 Newark, DE 19713
(302) 727-0275

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Townsend III is affiliated with Christiana Hospital Newark, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

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Dr. Townsend III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Townsend III

3.0

23 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
39%
39%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
13%
13%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
43%
43%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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James C Scott – Dec 02, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Julie Bolton – Oct 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 people found this helpful
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Katina Taylor in Newark, DE – Mar 07, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Townsend III, MD is a neurologist in Newark, DE and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1984. He is affiliated with Christiana Hospital.

  • Neurology

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  • Pennsylvania State University / Abington-ogontz Campus

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Delaware Spine & Interventional Pain LLC774 Christiana Rd Ste 201 Newark, DE 19713
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Christiana Care Health Services Inc501 W 14th St Wilmington, DE 19801
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Christiana Hospital

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
    Newark, DE 19718
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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