Background
Department + Services
Ophthalmology
My Expertise
Functional eyelid and orbital surgery, Cosmetic oculofacial plastic surgery, Facial nerve disorders, Tearduct (lacrimal) problems, Neurological facial spastic disorders (Blepharospasm), General ophthalmology
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology,
American Board of Ophthalmology
Publications & Research
Atlas of Eyelid Surgery, WB Saunders, publisher, 1994, co-author
Professional
Degree & Residencies
MD, Mayo Medical School
Residency, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Personal
Dr. Townsend has been in practice for 25 years, since completing residency and fellowship training in 1985. He has had extensive experience as a practicing ophthalmologist and oculofacial surgeon, having directed the residency oculoplastic services at both Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Tufts New England Medical Center in the past, along with founding the orbital trauma service at Mass Eye and Ear in 1985. He has numerous publications in the peer reviewed literature, and has authored and edited several books and book chapters within his specialty. He is the former president of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary medical staff, and in 2000 was awarded the American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement award for his contributions to the field of ophthamology.Contact Daniel Townsend, MD
Phone
(978) 475-0705
Address
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
4 Bartlett Road
Nantucket, MA 02554