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Dr. Lois Townshend, MD

Dr. Lois Townshend, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lois Townshend, MD is an ophthalmologist in Plymouth, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF NURSING in 1985. She is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth. She is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

45 Resnik Rd Ste 301 Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-4748

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Townshend specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Good Nurse Communication
    Patients said they had good communication with nurses. • See hospitals
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Dr. Townshend's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Townshend

3.6

25 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
32%
32%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tom Tetzlaff – Mar 30, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Betsey H. Cogliani in Mashpee, MA – Apr 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donald Nolan in Sandwich, MA 02563 – Jan 03, 2018
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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
Mashpee, MA – May 03, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 people found this helpful
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neil tanger in Chester, VT – Mar 11, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lois Townshend, MD is an ophthalmologist in Plymouth, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF NURSING in 1985. She is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth. She is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Jefferson School Of Nursing

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Associated Eye Surgeons45 Resnik Rd Ste 301 Plymouth, MA 02360
1

Practice

Plymouth Pediatric Associates441 Route 130 Sandwich, MA 02563
2

Practice

Office45 Resnik Rd Ste 304 Plymouth, MA 02360
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth

    275 Sandwich St
    Plymouth, MA 02360

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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