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Ricard Townsend, MD, General Surgery, Palm Springs, CA, Desert Regional Medical Center

RicardNewellTownsendMD

General Surgery Palm Springs, CA

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Physician

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Education & Training

  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Surgery, 1981 - 1986
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
    University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License Current
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2021
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2019 - 2021

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Trauma Surgeon Updates Conditions of Patients Brought to Desert Regional Medical Center
    Trauma Surgeon Updates Conditions of Patients Brought to Desert Regional Medical CenterOctober 23rd, 2016

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Hospital Affiliations