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Dr. Murphy Townsend received his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Also at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Townsend earned a medical degree with honors.
Dr. Townsend completed his general surgery internship at Shands Hospital, University of Florida in Gainesville. Before pursuing urology, he completed two years of radiology training at the University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals in Seattle, WA. He completed his urology residency at Emory University and Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Townsend is board-certified in urology by the American Board of Urology.
Specialties
Urology
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Certifications
American Board of Urology
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 480 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.92
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.91
Listened to me carefully
4.87
Shared the right amount of information
4.78
Earned my trust
4.77
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Townsend was thorough, professional and personable. He listened, delved into my current situation and history and provided reassurance that the situation was within limits and he would continue to monitor. Appreciate his candor, honesty and expertise
August 25, 2024
5
The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive.
August 24, 2024
5
Thank you
August 29, 2024
5
I have been with Dr. Townsend for quite a few years. I think he's wonderful. He did some surgery on me. I appreciate him very much and his staff. They're good. They're very, very good too. So I have no regrets at all. I just love this group of people.
August 25, 2024
5
The appointment format was excellent, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet virtually through MyChart as it optimized the time for me and my provider.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is first rate -- the best manner and a truly involved physician. All the staff I interacted with were also top notch. This is a great practice.
August 24, 2024
5
The Dr was very attentive and helpful . He was personable and trustworthy .
August 23, 2024
5
Wonderful doctor excellent surgeon. Considerate and knowledgeable.
August 19, 2024
5
appreciated the early morning appointment to let me get to work afterwards
August 19, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is a very good doctor Who listen and looks out for the wellness of his patients.
August 18, 2024
5
Learned a lot that I hadn't heard of before from other doctors. Dr. Townsend answered my questions and told me how to recognize symptoms in the future. Office staff, esp. Paula, was very professional and positive checking me in and out. Assistant was also efficient in getting me ready to see the doctor.
August 18, 2024
5
Great doctor Great bedside. Great experience!!!!
August 17, 2024
5
Everything went well as expected.
August 15, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was wonderful. He listened carefully and scheduled me for tests that will help solve my problem.
August 3, 2024
5
Dr Townsend seeks to more thoroughly understand his patient's expectations and offers a menu of options that he then helps the patient sort through resulting in joint plan that both support. His analysis provides a fresher perspective especially for long term watch outs and expectations. He delivers !
August 6, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is Awesome!
August 3, 2024
5
Great experience all the way!!
July 31, 2024
5
Very good first impressions, but too soon to be making references.
July 29, 2024
5
I am very glad that Dr. Townsend is my doctor. I feel I'm in good hands with his care.
July 27, 2024
5
There was zero wait and I was seen on time. This is not very common and was very good.
July 27, 2024
5
Great experience as always. Dr Townsend is the best. His MA was excellent also
July 27, 2024
5
Dr Townsend has a comfortable manner with his patients while guiding them throught complex medical issues.
July 26, 2024
5
I just want to say everybody in the office was wonderful and the doctor is very professional, knowledgeable, and really made me feel comfortable. And please pass it on to him and tell him I appreciate him.
July 17, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the best. Always kind and explains treatment extensively. Great 'bed side manner'. His medical assistant was also very nice and efficient.
July 15, 2024
5
This was my first visit to this practice and with Dr. Townsend. I am pleased with this visit. I was treated with respect and professionalism. Dr. Townsend explained everything to me well concerning my health issue.
July 14, 2024
5
Dr. Murphy Townsend is a excellent physician and he cares about his patients. I am lucky to have him as my Urologist.
July 17, 2024
5
Great experience. The front staff was friendly and helpful. The doctor asked a lot of questions and took time to listen to me.
July 15, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was a pleasure to see. He has a welcoming and attentive demeanor with patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Townsend.
July 14, 2024
5
Very much appreciate this team's patient service and genuine care for my health.
July 14, 2024
5
He is the best!!
July 11, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was thorough, professional and personable. He listened, delved into my current situation and history and provided reassurance that the situation was within limits and he would continue to monitor. Appreciate his candor, honesty and expertise
August 25, 2024
5
The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive.
August 24, 2024
5
Thank you
August 29, 2024
5
I have been with Dr. Townsend for quite a few years. I think he's wonderful. He did some surgery on me. I appreciate him very much and his staff. They're good. They're very, very good too. So I have no regrets at all. I just love this group of people.
August 25, 2024
5
The appointment format was excellent, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet virtually through MyChart as it optimized the time for me and my provider.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is first rate -- the best manner and a truly involved physician. All the staff I interacted with were also top notch. This is a great practice.
August 24, 2024
5
The Dr was very attentive and helpful . He was personable and trustworthy .
August 23, 2024
5
Wonderful doctor excellent surgeon. Considerate and knowledgeable.
August 19, 2024
5
appreciated the early morning appointment to let me get to work afterwards
August 19, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is a very good doctor Who listen and looks out for the wellness of his patients.
August 18, 2024
5
Learned a lot that I hadn't heard of before from other doctors. Dr. Townsend answered my questions and told me how to recognize symptoms in the future. Office staff, esp. Paula, was very professional and positive checking me in and out. Assistant was also efficient in getting me ready to see the doctor.
August 18, 2024
5
Great doctor Great bedside. Great experience!!!!
August 17, 2024
5
Everything went well as expected.
August 15, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was wonderful. He listened carefully and scheduled me for tests that will help solve my problem.
August 3, 2024
5
Dr Townsend seeks to more thoroughly understand his patient's expectations and offers a menu of options that he then helps the patient sort through resulting in joint plan that both support. His analysis provides a fresher perspective especially for long term watch outs and expectations. He delivers !
August 6, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is Awesome!
August 3, 2024
5
Great experience all the way!!
July 31, 2024
5
Very good first impressions, but too soon to be making references.
July 29, 2024
5
I am very glad that Dr. Townsend is my doctor. I feel I'm in good hands with his care.
July 27, 2024
5
There was zero wait and I was seen on time. This is not very common and was very good.
July 27, 2024
5
Great experience as always. Dr Townsend is the best. His MA was excellent also
July 27, 2024
5
Dr Townsend has a comfortable manner with his patients while guiding them throught complex medical issues.
July 26, 2024
5
I just want to say everybody in the office was wonderful and the doctor is very professional, knowledgeable, and really made me feel comfortable. And please pass it on to him and tell him I appreciate him.
July 17, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the best. Always kind and explains treatment extensively. Great 'bed side manner'. His medical assistant was also very nice and efficient.
July 15, 2024
5
This was my first visit to this practice and with Dr. Townsend. I am pleased with this visit. I was treated with respect and professionalism. Dr. Townsend explained everything to me well concerning my health issue.
July 14, 2024
5
Dr. Murphy Townsend is a excellent physician and he cares about his patients. I am lucky to have him as my Urologist.
July 17, 2024
5
Great experience. The front staff was friendly and helpful. The doctor asked a lot of questions and took time to listen to me.
July 15, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was a pleasure to see. He has a welcoming and attentive demeanor with patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Townsend.
July 14, 2024
5
Very much appreciate this team's patient service and genuine care for my health.
July 14, 2024
5
He is the best!!
July 11, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was thorough, professional and personable. He listened, delved into my current situation and history and provided reassurance that the situation was within limits and he would continue to monitor. Appreciate his candor, honesty and expertise
August 25, 2024
5
The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive.
August 24, 2024
5
Thank you
August 29, 2024
5
I have been with Dr. Townsend for quite a few years. I think he's wonderful. He did some surgery on me. I appreciate him very much and his staff. They're good. They're very, very good too. So I have no regrets at all. I just love this group of people.
August 25, 2024
5
The appointment format was excellent, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet virtually through MyChart as it optimized the time for me and my provider.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is first rate -- the best manner and a truly involved physician. All the staff I interacted with were also top notch. This is a great practice.
August 24, 2024
5
The Dr was very attentive and helpful . He was personable and trustworthy .
August 23, 2024
5
Wonderful doctor excellent surgeon. Considerate and knowledgeable.
August 19, 2024
5
appreciated the early morning appointment to let me get to work afterwards
August 19, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is a very good doctor Who listen and looks out for the wellness of his patients.
August 18, 2024
5
Learned a lot that I hadn't heard of before from other doctors. Dr. Townsend answered my questions and told me how to recognize symptoms in the future. Office staff, esp. Paula, was very professional and positive checking me in and out. Assistant was also efficient in getting me ready to see the doctor.
August 18, 2024
5
Great doctor Great bedside. Great experience!!!!
August 17, 2024
5
Everything went well as expected.
August 15, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was wonderful. He listened carefully and scheduled me for tests that will help solve my problem.
August 3, 2024
5
Dr Townsend seeks to more thoroughly understand his patient's expectations and offers a menu of options that he then helps the patient sort through resulting in joint plan that both support. His analysis provides a fresher perspective especially for long term watch outs and expectations. He delivers !
August 6, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is Awesome!
August 3, 2024
5
Great experience all the way!!
July 31, 2024
5
Very good first impressions, but too soon to be making references.
July 29, 2024
5
I am very glad that Dr. Townsend is my doctor. I feel I'm in good hands with his care.
July 27, 2024
5
There was zero wait and I was seen on time. This is not very common and was very good.
July 27, 2024
5
Great experience as always. Dr Townsend is the best. His MA was excellent also
July 27, 2024
5
Dr Townsend has a comfortable manner with his patients while guiding them throught complex medical issues.
July 26, 2024
5
I just want to say everybody in the office was wonderful and the doctor is very professional, knowledgeable, and really made me feel comfortable. And please pass it on to him and tell him I appreciate him.
July 17, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the best. Always kind and explains treatment extensively. Great 'bed side manner'. His medical assistant was also very nice and efficient.
July 15, 2024
5
This was my first visit to this practice and with Dr. Townsend. I am pleased with this visit. I was treated with respect and professionalism. Dr. Townsend explained everything to me well concerning my health issue.
July 14, 2024
5
Dr. Murphy Townsend is a excellent physician and he cares about his patients. I am lucky to have him as my Urologist.
July 17, 2024
5
Great experience. The front staff was friendly and helpful. The doctor asked a lot of questions and took time to listen to me.
July 15, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was a pleasure to see. He has a welcoming and attentive demeanor with patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Townsend.
July 14, 2024
5
Very much appreciate this team's patient service and genuine care for my health.
July 14, 2024
5
He is the best!!
July 11, 2024
5
Thank you
August 29, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was thorough, professional and personable. He listened, delved into my current situation and history and provided reassurance that the situation was within limits and he would continue to monitor. Appreciate his candor, honesty and expertise
August 25, 2024
5
I have been with Dr. Townsend for quite a few years. I think he's wonderful. He did some surgery on me. I appreciate him very much and his staff. They're good. They're very, very good too. So I have no regrets at all. I just love this group of people.
August 25, 2024
5
The appointment format was excellent, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet virtually through MyChart as it optimized the time for me and my provider.
August 25, 2024
5
The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive.
August 24, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is first rate -- the best manner and a truly involved physician. All the staff I interacted with were also top notch. This is a great practice.
August 24, 2024
5
The Dr was very attentive and helpful . He was personable and trustworthy .
August 23, 2024
5
Wonderful doctor excellent surgeon. Considerate and knowledgeable.
August 19, 2024
5
appreciated the early morning appointment to let me get to work afterwards
August 19, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is a very good doctor Who listen and looks out for the wellness of his patients.
August 18, 2024
5
Learned a lot that I hadn't heard of before from other doctors. Dr. Townsend answered my questions and told me how to recognize symptoms in the future. Office staff, esp. Paula, was very professional and positive checking me in and out. Assistant was also efficient in getting me ready to see the doctor.
August 18, 2024
5
Great doctor Great bedside. Great experience!!!!
August 17, 2024
5
Everything went well as expected.
August 15, 2024
5
Dr Townsend seeks to more thoroughly understand his patient's expectations and offers a menu of options that he then helps the patient sort through resulting in joint plan that both support. His analysis provides a fresher perspective especially for long term watch outs and expectations. He delivers !
August 6, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was wonderful. He listened carefully and scheduled me for tests that will help solve my problem.
August 3, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is Awesome!
August 3, 2024
5
Great experience all the way!!
July 31, 2024
5
Very good first impressions, but too soon to be making references.
July 29, 2024
5
There was zero wait and I was seen on time. This is not very common and was very good.
July 27, 2024
5
Great experience as always. Dr Townsend is the best. His MA was excellent also
July 27, 2024
5
I am very glad that Dr. Townsend is my doctor. I feel I'm in good hands with his care.
July 27, 2024
5
Dr Townsend has a comfortable manner with his patients while guiding them throught complex medical issues.
July 26, 2024
5
I just want to say everybody in the office was wonderful and the doctor is very professional, knowledgeable, and really made me feel comfortable. And please pass it on to him and tell him I appreciate him.
July 17, 2024
5
Dr. Murphy Townsend is a excellent physician and he cares about his patients. I am lucky to have him as my Urologist.
July 17, 2024
5
Great experience. The front staff was friendly and helpful. The doctor asked a lot of questions and took time to listen to me.
July 15, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the best. Always kind and explains treatment extensively. Great 'bed side manner'. His medical assistant was also very nice and efficient.
July 15, 2024
5
This was my first visit to this practice and with Dr. Townsend. I am pleased with this visit. I was treated with respect and professionalism. Dr. Townsend explained everything to me well concerning my health issue.
July 14, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was a pleasure to see. He has a welcoming and attentive demeanor with patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Townsend.
July 14, 2024
5
Very much appreciate this team's patient service and genuine care for my health.
July 14, 2024
5
He is the best!!
July 11, 2024
5
He is the best!!
July 11, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was a pleasure to see. He has a welcoming and attentive demeanor with patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Townsend.
July 14, 2024
5
Very much appreciate this team's patient service and genuine care for my health.
July 14, 2024
5
This was my first visit to this practice and with Dr. Townsend. I am pleased with this visit. I was treated with respect and professionalism. Dr. Townsend explained everything to me well concerning my health issue.
July 14, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the best. Always kind and explains treatment extensively. Great 'bed side manner'. His medical assistant was also very nice and efficient.
July 15, 2024
5
Great experience. The front staff was friendly and helpful. The doctor asked a lot of questions and took time to listen to me.
July 15, 2024
5
Dr. Murphy Townsend is a excellent physician and he cares about his patients. I am lucky to have him as my Urologist.
July 17, 2024
5
I just want to say everybody in the office was wonderful and the doctor is very professional, knowledgeable, and really made me feel comfortable. And please pass it on to him and tell him I appreciate him.
July 17, 2024
5
Dr Townsend has a comfortable manner with his patients while guiding them throught complex medical issues.
July 26, 2024
5
I am very glad that Dr. Townsend is my doctor. I feel I'm in good hands with his care.
July 27, 2024
5
Great experience as always. Dr Townsend is the best. His MA was excellent also
July 27, 2024
5
There was zero wait and I was seen on time. This is not very common and was very good.
July 27, 2024
5
Very good first impressions, but too soon to be making references.
July 29, 2024
5
Great experience all the way!!
July 31, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is Awesome!
August 3, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was wonderful. He listened carefully and scheduled me for tests that will help solve my problem.
August 3, 2024
5
Dr Townsend seeks to more thoroughly understand his patient's expectations and offers a menu of options that he then helps the patient sort through resulting in joint plan that both support. His analysis provides a fresher perspective especially for long term watch outs and expectations. He delivers !
August 6, 2024
5
Everything went well as expected.
August 15, 2024
5
Great doctor Great bedside. Great experience!!!!
August 17, 2024
5
Learned a lot that I hadn't heard of before from other doctors. Dr. Townsend answered my questions and told me how to recognize symptoms in the future. Office staff, esp. Paula, was very professional and positive checking me in and out. Assistant was also efficient in getting me ready to see the doctor.
August 18, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is a very good doctor Who listen and looks out for the wellness of his patients.
August 18, 2024
5
appreciated the early morning appointment to let me get to work afterwards
August 19, 2024
5
Wonderful doctor excellent surgeon. Considerate and knowledgeable.
August 19, 2024
5
The Dr was very attentive and helpful . He was personable and trustworthy .
August 23, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is first rate -- the best manner and a truly involved physician. All the staff I interacted with were also top notch. This is a great practice.
August 24, 2024
5
The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive.
August 24, 2024
5
The appointment format was excellent, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet virtually through MyChart as it optimized the time for me and my provider.
August 25, 2024
5
I have been with Dr. Townsend for quite a few years. I think he's wonderful. He did some surgery on me. I appreciate him very much and his staff. They're good. They're very, very good too. So I have no regrets at all. I just love this group of people.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend was thorough, professional and personable. He listened, delved into my current situation and history and provided reassurance that the situation was within limits and he would continue to monitor. Appreciate his candor, honesty and expertise
August 25, 2024
5
Thank you
August 29, 2024
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