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Dr. Donald Townsend, PHD

Dr. Donald Townsend, PHD

Sleep Medicine

Dr. Donald Townsend, PHD is a sleep medicine specialist in Phoenix, AZ. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1999. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 86 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (86 reviews)

Practice

3040 E Cactus Rd Ste A Phoenix, AZ 85032

Make an Appointment

(507) 398-5518

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Townsend's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Townsend

4.9

86 ratings, 80 with a written review
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peter – Oct 25, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gerry Fae Reese – Jun 05, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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TDW – Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Marietta – Mar 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ryan B. (age 70) – Jan 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa – Apr 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 04, 2021
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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
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Cliff S. – Nov 04, 2021
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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
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Nov 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Steve – Oct 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ray – Sep 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Shandra Locken – Sep 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sheryl Zimmerman – Jun 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brandon – Jun 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Cora – Jun 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sandra Zabinski – May 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 14, 2021
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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
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Karen Moiroud, RN – Dec 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 14, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

My expertise in sleep medicine and psychology allows me to address sleep problems in a way that other sleep doctors in Phoenix can't.  I am an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, which is the only effective alternative to sleep medications.   

biography

I am an expert in the assessment and management of insomnia and currently the only insomnia expert practicing in the city of Phoenix.  If you are interested in a proven alternative to sleeping pills, then cognitive behavioral treatment is...read more

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Behavioral Sleep Medicine

  • Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology

  • Wa Foote Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999

  • Rush Pres St Lukes Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1999

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Locations

Practice

Behavioral Health Solutions P.C.3040 E Cactus Rd Ste A Phoenix, AZ 85032
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