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Justin Howard Townsend

Justin Howard Townsend, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

About Justin Howard Townsend

Roles

Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

Areas of Expertise

Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, Macular Degeneration and Related Disorders, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Complications of Cataract Surgery

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    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: Emory University Hospital/Emory Eye Center, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, 2013
    • Residency: University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital Dept of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, 2011
    • Internship: University of Texas Medical Branch at Austin, 2008
    • Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine, 2007

    Board Certifications

    • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology

    Insurance

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    • Aetna - WC
    • Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
    • Aetna Behavioral Health
    • Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
    • Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
    • Aetna-HMO
    • Aetna-Medicaid HMO
    • Aetna-Medicare HMO
    • Aetna-Medicare PPO
    • Aetna-POS
    • Aetna-PPO
    • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
    • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
    • Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
    • Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
    • Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
    • Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
    • Argus Vision
    • AvMed Choice
    • AvMed-HMO/POS
    • AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
    • AvMed-Medicare HMO
    • AXIS
    • BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
    • BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
    • BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
    • BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
    • BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
    • BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
    • BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
    • Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
    • Beech Street-PPO
    • Broward Health Medical Center
    • CarePlus-Medicare HMO
    • Catholic Hospice
    • CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
    • CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
    • CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
    • Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
    • Cigna Affiliates
    • Cigna Behavioral Health
    • Cigna Dental-HMO and PPO
    • Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
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    • Cigna-EPO
    • Cigna-HMO
    • Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
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    • Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
    • Concordia Behavioral Health
    • CorVel - WC
    • Coventry First Health - WC
    • Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
    • Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-PPO
    • Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-HMO
    • Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-POS
    • Coventry National-PPO
    • Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
    • Coventry Vista-Medicare HMO
    • Coventry-First Health-PPO
    • Delta Dental-PPO
    • DentaQuest (ADI)
    • DIKLA
    • Dimension - WC
    • Dimension Plus-PPO
    • EHN - PPO
    • EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
    • Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
    • eyeQuest
    • FCCI - WC
    • Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
    • Florida PACE (FPC)
    • Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
    • Freedom Health-Medicare HMO
    • Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
    • Global Excel Mgt PPO
    • Global Health Claims Services
    • Great West (Cigna)-HMO/POS
    • Guardian Life PPO
    • HAA Preferred Partners
    • Health First Health-HMO/POS
    • Health First Health-Medicare HMO
    • Health First Health-PPO
    • Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
    • Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
    • Humana - HUMx
    • Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
    • Humana Dental/CompBenefits/OHS
    • Humana National Transplant
    • Humana-EPO
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    • Humana-Premier
    • iCare Health Solutions
    • Interlink Health Services
    • International Kids Fund (IKF)
    • League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
    • Life Trac
    • Magellan Behavioral Health
    • Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
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    • Medica-Medicare HMO
    • Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
    • Medicus
    • Metlife Dental-PPO
    • MHNet Behavioral Network
    • Molina
    • Molina - Market Place
    • Molina-Medicaid HMO
    • Molina-Medicare HMO
    • Morgan White International
    • MultiPlan-PPO
    • Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
    • National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
    • Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
    • Neighborhood HealthPlan-PPO
    • North Broward Hospital District-PPO
    • Olympus Managed Healthcare
    • Optum
    • Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
    • Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
    • Prime Health Services - WC
    • Quality Health Management
    • Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
    • Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
    • Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
    • Sanus Health Corporation
    • Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
    • Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
    • Start Healthcare Network
    • Sunshine
    • Sunshine - AMBETTER
    • Sunshine-Healthy Kids HMO
    • Sunshine-Medicaid HMO
    • Sunshine-Medicare HMO
    • Tricare South Prime-HMO
    • Tricare South Standard-PPO
    • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
    • UnitedHealthcare Affiliates
    • UnitedHealthcare-Healthy Kids HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare-HMO/POS
    • UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
    • UnitedHealthcare-PPO
    • University of Miami Athletic Dept-PPO
    • VUMI
    • Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
    • Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
    • Wexford Health-State Inmates
    • Worldwide Managed Care

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5

    863 ratings, 122 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2026

      Continue to be awesome!!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2026

      I would not trust anyone else.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/18/2026

      Dr. Townsend is awesome.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/30/2026

      My experience was great I felt comfortable with my treatment

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/30/2026

      The doctor didn't seem rushed. He gave me time to ask all my questions, and gave me very complete answers.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/28/2026

      Extraordinary

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2026

      Thank you for your exceptional care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/16/2026

      It was ok

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2026

      Overall very satisfied

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/7/2026

      AAA service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2025

      Dr. Townsend is wonderful very knowledgeable and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2025

      Exelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/5/2025

      Excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/1/2025

      Dr.Townsend is very professional, and his staff and technicians were awesome.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/26/2025

      Dr Justin Townsend provides comforting care. That's why I come to Bascom Palmer.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/24/2025

      Everything was excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/12/2025

      Love Bascom Palmer!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/17/2025

      All the providers acted professionally. They made me feel very comfortable in relating with them and I really appreciate them.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2025

      Very pleased.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2025

      Dr. Townsend is an exceptional doctor!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2025

      OK is very well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2025

      Muy buena

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2025

      Todo excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/8/2025

      Was very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/4/2025

      For all too keep up the great service they'll providing.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/22/2025

      Love the toral Bascom Palmer experience.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/3/2025

      Dr. Townsend performed 9 surgeries over four years and each one with exceptional results. What an asset to our medical community.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/31/2025

      Level of service is phenomenal!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/30/2025

      Dr. Townsend is a blessing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/29/2025

      Overall very satisfied

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2025

      He is great ... just not the specialist I needed which he explained to me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/25/2025

      A Great hospital that I would recommend. Nice and courteous had a great experience.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/24/2025

      Everything is going well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/23/2025

      Always satisfied

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2025

      Dr Townsend is a awesome doctor amazing answers all my concern and straight forward

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/16/2025

      Dr Townsend is fabulous

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/16/2025

      Excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/1/2025

      Great care great service. Not easy to find these days in health care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/30/2025

      Keep up the excellent work 👍🏿

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/30/2025

      I’ve been seeing Dr Townsend for several years now and he’s always proved to be very professional and straight to the issues. Will always recommend him to anyone with sight problems

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/17/2025

      I have a great doctor and staff as well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2025

      The whole staff from beginning to end is very courteous, efficient and caring!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2025

      Very good and very professionalism

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/5/2025

      I'm satisfied with the service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2025

      Excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2025

      Wonderful, helpful and committed folks all around.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2025

      ALL GOOD!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2025

      I have already recommended Bascom Palmer to a friend!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/22/2025

      Excelente atención

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/7/2025

      Dr. Townend has a great “bedside manner“ for the amount of people he has to see on a daily basis, even though his visits are short he’s thorough. Also the nurse Belkis that handles the final step before the injections is extremely personable. She make sure that you’re comfortable and always has a smile on her face even when things aren’t going so great for her. She seems to leave those things at the door when she comes into work and treats people with kindness and respect I really appreciate her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/6/2025

      Muy buena

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/30/2025

      Keep up the good work and the care provided to individuals like me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/29/2025

      Through the years simply the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/28/2025

      Excellent doctors!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/27/2025

      Excellent place

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/24/2025

      Satisfaccion

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/24/2025

      Exelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/21/2025

      Awesome, knowledgeable, polite, caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/12/2025

      Always A Good Experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2025

      Dr. Townsend is incredible. He is always busy but always finds time to answer questions, and show he cares about you as a person. I trust his opinions completely. The parking lot is poorly lit so I treat myself to valet parking. This time the valet personnel were particularly good natured and working hard with common sense. Made the extra cost very much worth it.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2025

      Excellent service and treatment

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/7/2025

      I was told by 5 different doctors things that you facility proved to be incorrect. I will never go anywhere but to you for my eye care, and I live in Daytona Beach.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2025

      I'm very satisfied and grateful 🙏

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2025

      You have a reputation of being #1. Dr Townsend and his team Delivered! Thank You Very Much

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/27/2025

      I recommend it 100 percent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/18/2025

      Very good service by myPhysician. Thanks

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/18/2025

      Best Doc in USA!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/14/2025

      Very good doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/8/2025

      My PCP is awesome! No, my entire career team is absolutely amazing! Many thanks

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      I would not hesitate to highly recommend Dr Townsend and his team

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2025

      Dr. Townsend saved my eyesight and always provides exceptional care. I have recommended him to my family and friends. He is very kind, knowledgeable and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/26/2025

      I recommend to anyone needing eye care and for those few who went elsewhere consistently speak of disappointing results

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/26/2025

      Very good professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/25/2025

      Dr Townsend is a great doctor,very concerned and compassionate

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      Everything goes well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/25/2024

      Muy buena

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/21/2024

      I always recommend it, the service is excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/19/2024

      From the first moment there has been a lot of understanding and empathy. Excellent treatment

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2024

      The Doctors were very professional, friendly and patient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2024

      Doctor Justin Townsend , is the best!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/14/2024

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/13/2024

      Dr. Townsend expertise and 'bedside manners' are unmatched! He makes you feel like you are his friend.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/12/2024

      The best without a doubt very satisfied

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/4/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      My doctor is very kind

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/28/2024

      Excellent annual follow-up to detached retinas and subsequent surgeries (both eyes).Trust my eyesight to the gifted talents of Dr. Townsend and the capable staff at Bascom Palmer at University of Miami health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/26/2024

      Dr. Townsend is always very informative and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      She's very nice

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/12/2024

      Highly Empathetic Professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/1/2024

      All is good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Very happy

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/21/2024

      Very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2024

      Very knowledgeable about my condition

      2 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      Dr saw me for approximately 2 minutes. Gave no information, short one word answers to questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2024

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/2/2024

      Bueno

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/7/2024

      I would highly recommend Bascom Palmer to any one. Dr. Townsend is the best. I have my vision thanks to Dr.Townsend.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Very happy and always impressed!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      All good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Words cannot express how grateful I am to Dr. Townsend for saving my vision. This Dr is the BEST. I am forever indebted to him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/20/2024

      There is no better doctor than Dr. Townsend

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/2/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/18/2024

      Excellent and very professional treatment by Dr and his team

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/15/2024

      All very good again thank you

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      No problem with speaking and explaining the care and I need to take care of my eye so everything there was great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/8/2024

      Justin Townsend the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/7/2024

      Thanks to Dr Townsend

      1 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/1/2024

      The doctor appeared rushed and callus there was barely an acknowledgement or hello. There was no explanation of my condition or progress toward improving it and he didn't ask if I had questions. He was in and out in a flash. This showed up in the quality of care too and did not illicit confidence in his ability to carry out my procedure effectively and with care and safety in mind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/25/2024

      I'm pleased that the doctor did not seem to be in a rush to move on to his next patient. I appreciate the fact that the doctors time is the largest constraint for the number of patients that can be seen in the day, and his availability to evaluate and talk through my particular issues made the long scheduling wait well worth it.

      1 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/22/2024

      Provider very dismissive regarding appointment concerns. Offered no education/discussion. Very negative overall experience with provider. Disregarded concerns several times throughout encounter and wanted to rush out the room. So waited over 3 hours for a provider that didn't even spend 4 minutes in room.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/15/2024

      Good experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Dr. Townsend and all his assistants are great.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      The Dr was very friendly and I appreciate his knowledge and conclusions of my problem.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/22/2024

      Dr. Townsend was very professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/21/2024

      Great experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/21/2024

      Great job.!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/19/2024

      Dr. Justin Townsend is an example of the doctor who goes the extra mile to improve the patient's vision

      2 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/17/2024

      Doctor seemed rushed and uninterested. He met with me for about 5 minutes total. He responded to my questions with short, dismissive answers and made me feel that my concern was not valid

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      I get excellent care from Dr Townsend. Won't have another doctor inject my eye.