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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
Based on 482 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
I'm sorry to lose Dr Townsend as my urologist but am happy for him as he moves on to the next phase in his life.
September 14, 2024
5
I have really enjoyed having Dr Townsend as my Urologist for over 20 years. He was always professional and courteous when dealing with my health issues. I wish him all the best as he enters into his well deserved retirement.
September 13, 2024
5
Thank you so much Dr Murphy you are the best
September 11, 2024
5
Very punctual and efficient!
September 11, 2024
5
Great staff!!!
September 11, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the epitome of professional medical care.
September 11, 2024
4
The staff was really great, but the doctor was really, really great also.
September 11, 2024
5
Very sorry to hear that Dr Townsend is going to retire he will be missed have enjoyed my encounters with him and your staff.
September 8, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is one of my favorite physicians. I appreciate his knowledge and guidance.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is great!
September 9, 2024
5
Great Doctor
September 8, 2024
5
Great staff, Doris, and best doctor around, Townsend. Need male med techs in this urology practice (70-80% male patients) for intimate care and procedures. Men won't say anything because they are expected to man-up and endure the embarrassment. Also, the double standard compared to women's healthcare is stark.
September 8, 2024
5
Excellent!!
September 7, 2024
5
Everyone was very kind, very professional, and very happy with smiles on their faces, and smiles to each other, and smiles to me, your patient. I left in an uplifted mood thanks to the entire team.
September 8, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is very easy to talk to and listens to what the patient has to say , he also discovered a medical problem I had they I wasn't even aware of. I sure am glad I came to see him for an unrelated problem.
September 6, 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
I'm sorry to lose Dr Townsend as my urologist but am happy for him as he moves on to the next phase in his life.
September 14, 2024
5
I have really enjoyed having Dr Townsend as my Urologist for over 20 years. He was always professional and courteous when dealing with my health issues. I wish him all the best as he enters into his well deserved retirement.
September 13, 2024
5
Thank you so much Dr Murphy you are the best
September 11, 2024
5
Very punctual and efficient!
September 11, 2024
5
Great staff!!!
September 11, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the epitome of professional medical care.
September 11, 2024
5
Very sorry to hear that Dr Townsend is going to retire he will be missed have enjoyed my encounters with him and your staff.
September 8, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is one of my favorite physicians. I appreciate his knowledge and guidance.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is great!
September 9, 2024
5
Great Doctor
September 8, 2024
5
Great staff, Doris, and best doctor around, Townsend. Need male med techs in this urology practice (70-80% male patients) for intimate care and procedures. Men won't say anything because they are expected to man-up and endure the embarrassment. Also, the double standard compared to women's healthcare is stark.
September 8, 2024
5
Excellent!!
September 7, 2024
5
Everyone was very kind, very professional, and very happy with smiles on their faces, and smiles to each other, and smiles to me, your patient. I left in an uplifted mood thanks to the entire team.
September 8, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is very easy to talk to and listens to what the patient has to say , he also discovered a medical problem I had they I wasn't even aware of. I sure am glad I came to see him for an unrelated problem.
September 6, 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
4
The staff was really great, but the doctor was really, really great also.
September 11, 2024
4
The staff was really great, but the doctor was really, really great also.
September 11, 2024
5
I'm sorry to lose Dr Townsend as my urologist but am happy for him as he moves on to the next phase in his life.
September 14, 2024
5
I have really enjoyed having Dr Townsend as my Urologist for over 20 years. He was always professional and courteous when dealing with my health issues. I wish him all the best as he enters into his well deserved retirement.
September 13, 2024
5
Thank you so much Dr Murphy you are the best
September 11, 2024
5
Very punctual and efficient!
September 11, 2024
5
Great staff!!!
September 11, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the epitome of professional medical care.
September 11, 2024
5
Very sorry to hear that Dr Townsend is going to retire he will be missed have enjoyed my encounters with him and your staff.
September 8, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is one of my favorite physicians. I appreciate his knowledge and guidance.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is great!
September 9, 2024
5
Great Doctor
September 8, 2024
5
Great staff, Doris, and best doctor around, Townsend. Need male med techs in this urology practice (70-80% male patients) for intimate care and procedures. Men won't say anything because they are expected to man-up and endure the embarrassment. Also, the double standard compared to women's healthcare is stark.
September 8, 2024
5
Excellent!!
September 7, 2024
5
Everyone was very kind, very professional, and very happy with smiles on their faces, and smiles to each other, and smiles to me, your patient. I left in an uplifted mood thanks to the entire team.
September 8, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is very easy to talk to and listens to what the patient has to say , he also discovered a medical problem I had they I wasn't even aware of. I sure am glad I came to see him for an unrelated problem.
September 6, 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
I'm sorry to lose Dr Townsend as my urologist but am happy for him as he moves on to the next phase in his life.
September 14, 2024
5
I have really enjoyed having Dr Townsend as my Urologist for over 20 years. He was always professional and courteous when dealing with my health issues. I wish him all the best as he enters into his well deserved retirement.
September 13, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is one of my favorite physicians. I appreciate his knowledge and guidance.
September 12, 2024
5
Thank you so much Dr Murphy you are the best
September 11, 2024
5
Very punctual and efficient!
September 11, 2024
5
Great staff!!!
September 11, 2024
4
The staff was really great, but the doctor was really, really great also.
September 11, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the epitome of professional medical care.
September 11, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is great!
September 9, 2024
5
Very sorry to hear that Dr Townsend is going to retire he will be missed have enjoyed my encounters with him and your staff.
September 8, 2024
5
Great Doctor
September 8, 2024
5
Great staff, Doris, and best doctor around, Townsend. Need male med techs in this urology practice (70-80% male patients) for intimate care and procedures. Men won't say anything because they are expected to man-up and endure the embarrassment. Also, the double standard compared to women's healthcare is stark.
September 8, 2024
5
Everyone was very kind, very professional, and very happy with smiles on their faces, and smiles to each other, and smiles to me, your patient. I left in an uplifted mood thanks to the entire team.
September 8, 2024
5
Excellent!!
September 7, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is very easy to talk to and listens to what the patient has to say , he also discovered a medical problem I had they I wasn't even aware of. I sure am glad I came to see him for an unrelated problem.
September 6, 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 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
5
Dr Townsend is very easy to talk to and listens to what the patient has to say , he also discovered a medical problem I had they I wasn't even aware of. I sure am glad I came to see him for an unrelated problem.
September 6, 2024
5
Excellent!!
September 7, 2024
5
Everyone was very kind, very professional, and very happy with smiles on their faces, and smiles to each other, and smiles to me, your patient. I left in an uplifted mood thanks to the entire team.
September 8, 2024
5
Great staff, Doris, and best doctor around, Townsend. Need male med techs in this urology practice (70-80% male patients) for intimate care and procedures. Men won't say anything because they are expected to man-up and endure the embarrassment. Also, the double standard compared to women's healthcare is stark.
September 8, 2024
5
Great Doctor
September 8, 2024
5
Very sorry to hear that Dr Townsend is going to retire he will be missed have enjoyed my encounters with him and your staff.
September 8, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is great!
September 9, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is the epitome of professional medical care.
September 11, 2024
4
The staff was really great, but the doctor was really, really great also.
September 11, 2024
5
Very punctual and efficient!
September 11, 2024
5
Great staff!!!
September 11, 2024
5
Thank you so much Dr Murphy you are the best
September 11, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is one of my favorite physicians. I appreciate his knowledge and guidance.
September 12, 2024
5
I have really enjoyed having Dr Townsend as my Urologist for over 20 years. He was always professional and courteous when dealing with my health issues. I wish him all the best as he enters into his well deserved retirement.
September 13, 2024
5
I'm sorry to lose Dr Townsend as my urologist but am happy for him as he moves on to the next phase in his life.
September 14, 2024
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