David L. Townsend, M.D.
Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine
Contact Information
Academic: 336-716-3787 | Department: 336-716-3787
Recent Publications
Townsend D, Troya J, Maida I, Perez-Saleme L, Satta G, Wilkin A, Barreiro P, Pegram PS, Soriano V, Nunez M, et al.
First HAART in HIV-infected patients with high viral load: value of HIV RNA levels at 12 weeks to predict virologic outcome. J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic Ill). 2009;8(5):314-317.
Kane LT, McConnaughy RP, Wilson SP, Townsend DL.
In: Answers to the health questions people ask in libraries: a medical library association guide. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.;2008: .
All Publications
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David L. Townsend, M.D.
Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine
Clinical Specialties
Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, General Internal Medicine
Contact Information
New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-3787
Department: 336-716-3787
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Dr. David Townsend is a specialist in primary care (internal medicine). Below is a brief profile about him:
David L. Townsend, MD
University Internal Medicine Associates
Janeway Tower, 8th Floor, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem
336-716-WAKE or 888-716-WAKE
Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia
Residency: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Question: What brought you to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center?
Answer: I thoroughly enjoy working at a large tertiary care academic medical center, and Wake Forest Baptist in particular has a reputation for excellent academics in a collegial atmosphere. I love the clinical, educational and administrative opportunities that this institution provides. Furthermore, my family and I really like living in North Carolina.
Q: What are your clinical specialties?
A: My specialties are preventive medicine, primary care and general internal medicine.
Q: What is your patient care philosophy?
A: I try to engage my patients in a collaborative effort to maximize their health and wellness.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working with patients?
A: I am very fortunate to be able to meet a wide variety of people from very diverse backgrounds. Being able to guide them to better health is very satisfying as well.
Q: What type of volunteer or community activities are you involved in?
A: I routinely volunteer in the DEAC (Delivering Equal Access to Care) Clinic, a medical student-run clinic for our underserved population, and enjoy teaching medical students and residents. I'm also an active member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. In addition, I recently coached my little girl's soccer team and look forward to coaching more teams in the future.
Q: What fun facts should we know about you?
A: I have a beautiful wife and three incredible children. I'm also an avid UGA fan - Go Dawgs!