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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 442 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 felt very comfortable withe the prescribed course of treatment and appreciated that Dr Townsend shared my options going forward. He is an excellent doctor who will be sorely missed .
October 26, 2024
5
Unfortunately for us and all of Dr. Townsend's patients, he is retiring. He is the only one in the practice that actually found the source of my problem and has prescribed medication to keep me well. I cannot say enough about what a good dr. he is and the loss we feel to see him leave. I can only hope others will do as good with me and his patients in the future. He has a wonderful bedside manner, considerate, personable all the time delving in to the conditions that bring his patients in for help. I hope he was recognized for his excellent work at Wellstar.
October 30, 2024
5
A+
October 24, 2024
5
As always, an exceptional experience with Dr. Townsend. For many years he has been on top of my health issues, especially diligent with the recent prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. He is THE BEST.
October 23, 2024
5
Personal caring attention
October 20, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Townsend for over 20 twenty years and am very grateful for the care he has given me throughout that time. I have recommended him, without reservation, to family and friends. I will miss him, and will consider myself lucky if I can find another doctor half as good as him.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend will be sorely missed as he retires. He is the finest Physican I have ever had!
October 19, 2024
5
Hi, I'm going to miss Dr. Townsend. Congratulations on your retirement.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend and his Staff have always provided me with the best care possible.
October 16, 2024
5
I wish the very best to Dr. Townsend in his retirement! We will miss his wisdom and advice. He is one of a kind.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an absolutely wonderful physician. He is so knowledgeable, so friendly, so sharing of everything so that you understand it, what he's going to do and what's the problem. I am devastated that he's going to be leaving because I don't know if there's a doctor in that practice who could substitute for him.
October 6, 2024
5
Fantastic!
October 4, 2024
5
It was fine!
October 4, 2024
5
This practice has the most pleasant staff of any. The tech who did my scan was very knowledgeable and interacted with me well. Of course Dr. Townsend is awesome!
September 29, 2024
5
Dr Murphy is an excellent dr and he is going to be missed by all his patients
September 29, 2024
4
I was seen in a timely manner. I wish I had known about leaving a urine sample during my visit.
September 28, 2024
5
I'm sad to loose Dr. Townsend as my Urologist but excited and happy for him as he moves into the next chapter of life. Well wishes and a huge thank you for his expertise and kindness.
September 27, 2024
5
I appreciate the concern that Dr. Townsend has shown for my health and his genuine interest in my having good long-term success. I also want to add that I am disappointed to learn that he will be leaving Wellstar, and hope that the urologists who take so well my care will be as focused and be able to develop the level of trust that I have in Dr. Townsend.
September 27, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is excellent. Period.
September 25, 2024
5
Dr Townsend was outstanding. Very professional and very personable.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an OUTSTANDING physician and will be missed when he retires!
September 22, 2024
5
I am going to miss Dr. Townsend in his retirement.
September 21, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is awesome! He's always professional but yet personable. The check in staff and the staff that checks you out is friendly and very patient with the process. Have recommended Dr Townsend to family and friends for years.
September 18, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is fantastic. I'm sad and happy for him that he's retiring. Front Office was excellent. The person that brought me back was not very friendly and on the side of being rude. The person that did my intake was nice but my experience with the back office they've never been very friendly. you get the feeling that you're bothering them.
September 15, 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
I felt very comfortable withe the prescribed course of treatment and appreciated that Dr Townsend shared my options going forward. He is an excellent doctor who will be sorely missed .
October 26, 2024
5
Unfortunately for us and all of Dr. Townsend's patients, he is retiring. He is the only one in the practice that actually found the source of my problem and has prescribed medication to keep me well. I cannot say enough about what a good dr. he is and the loss we feel to see him leave. I can only hope others will do as good with me and his patients in the future. He has a wonderful bedside manner, considerate, personable all the time delving in to the conditions that bring his patients in for help. I hope he was recognized for his excellent work at Wellstar.
October 30, 2024
5
A+
October 24, 2024
5
As always, an exceptional experience with Dr. Townsend. For many years he has been on top of my health issues, especially diligent with the recent prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. He is THE BEST.
October 23, 2024
5
Personal caring attention
October 20, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Townsend for over 20 twenty years and am very grateful for the care he has given me throughout that time. I have recommended him, without reservation, to family and friends. I will miss him, and will consider myself lucky if I can find another doctor half as good as him.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend will be sorely missed as he retires. He is the finest Physican I have ever had!
October 19, 2024
5
Hi, I'm going to miss Dr. Townsend. Congratulations on your retirement.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend and his Staff have always provided me with the best care possible.
October 16, 2024
5
I wish the very best to Dr. Townsend in his retirement! We will miss his wisdom and advice. He is one of a kind.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an absolutely wonderful physician. He is so knowledgeable, so friendly, so sharing of everything so that you understand it, what he's going to do and what's the problem. I am devastated that he's going to be leaving because I don't know if there's a doctor in that practice who could substitute for him.
October 6, 2024
5
Fantastic!
October 4, 2024
5
It was fine!
October 4, 2024
5
This practice has the most pleasant staff of any. The tech who did my scan was very knowledgeable and interacted with me well. Of course Dr. Townsend is awesome!
September 29, 2024
5
Dr Murphy is an excellent dr and he is going to be missed by all his patients
September 29, 2024
5
I'm sad to loose Dr. Townsend as my Urologist but excited and happy for him as he moves into the next chapter of life. Well wishes and a huge thank you for his expertise and kindness.
September 27, 2024
5
I appreciate the concern that Dr. Townsend has shown for my health and his genuine interest in my having good long-term success. I also want to add that I am disappointed to learn that he will be leaving Wellstar, and hope that the urologists who take so well my care will be as focused and be able to develop the level of trust that I have in Dr. Townsend.
September 27, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is excellent. Period.
September 25, 2024
5
Dr Townsend was outstanding. Very professional and very personable.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an OUTSTANDING physician and will be missed when he retires!
September 22, 2024
5
I am going to miss Dr. Townsend in his retirement.
September 21, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is awesome! He's always professional but yet personable. The check in staff and the staff that checks you out is friendly and very patient with the process. Have recommended Dr Townsend to family and friends for years.
September 18, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is fantastic. I'm sad and happy for him that he's retiring. Front Office was excellent. The person that brought me back was not very friendly and on the side of being rude. The person that did my intake was nice but my experience with the back office they've never been very friendly. you get the feeling that you're bothering them.
September 15, 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
4
I was seen in a timely manner. I wish I had known about leaving a urine sample during my visit.
September 28, 2024
4
I was seen in a timely manner. I wish I had known about leaving a urine sample during my visit.
September 28, 2024
5
I felt very comfortable withe the prescribed course of treatment and appreciated that Dr Townsend shared my options going forward. He is an excellent doctor who will be sorely missed .
October 26, 2024
5
Unfortunately for us and all of Dr. Townsend's patients, he is retiring. He is the only one in the practice that actually found the source of my problem and has prescribed medication to keep me well. I cannot say enough about what a good dr. he is and the loss we feel to see him leave. I can only hope others will do as good with me and his patients in the future. He has a wonderful bedside manner, considerate, personable all the time delving in to the conditions that bring his patients in for help. I hope he was recognized for his excellent work at Wellstar.
October 30, 2024
5
A+
October 24, 2024
5
As always, an exceptional experience with Dr. Townsend. For many years he has been on top of my health issues, especially diligent with the recent prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. He is THE BEST.
October 23, 2024
5
Personal caring attention
October 20, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Townsend for over 20 twenty years and am very grateful for the care he has given me throughout that time. I have recommended him, without reservation, to family and friends. I will miss him, and will consider myself lucky if I can find another doctor half as good as him.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend will be sorely missed as he retires. He is the finest Physican I have ever had!
October 19, 2024
5
Hi, I'm going to miss Dr. Townsend. Congratulations on your retirement.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend and his Staff have always provided me with the best care possible.
October 16, 2024
5
I wish the very best to Dr. Townsend in his retirement! We will miss his wisdom and advice. He is one of a kind.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an absolutely wonderful physician. He is so knowledgeable, so friendly, so sharing of everything so that you understand it, what he's going to do and what's the problem. I am devastated that he's going to be leaving because I don't know if there's a doctor in that practice who could substitute for him.
October 6, 2024
5
Fantastic!
October 4, 2024
5
It was fine!
October 4, 2024
5
This practice has the most pleasant staff of any. The tech who did my scan was very knowledgeable and interacted with me well. Of course Dr. Townsend is awesome!
September 29, 2024
5
Dr Murphy is an excellent dr and he is going to be missed by all his patients
September 29, 2024
5
I'm sad to loose Dr. Townsend as my Urologist but excited and happy for him as he moves into the next chapter of life. Well wishes and a huge thank you for his expertise and kindness.
September 27, 2024
5
I appreciate the concern that Dr. Townsend has shown for my health and his genuine interest in my having good long-term success. I also want to add that I am disappointed to learn that he will be leaving Wellstar, and hope that the urologists who take so well my care will be as focused and be able to develop the level of trust that I have in Dr. Townsend.
September 27, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is excellent. Period.
September 25, 2024
5
Dr Townsend was outstanding. Very professional and very personable.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an OUTSTANDING physician and will be missed when he retires!
September 22, 2024
5
I am going to miss Dr. Townsend in his retirement.
September 21, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is awesome! He's always professional but yet personable. The check in staff and the staff that checks you out is friendly and very patient with the process. Have recommended Dr Townsend to family and friends for years.
September 18, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is fantastic. I'm sad and happy for him that he's retiring. Front Office was excellent. The person that brought me back was not very friendly and on the side of being rude. The person that did my intake was nice but my experience with the back office they've never been very friendly. you get the feeling that you're bothering them.
September 15, 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
Unfortunately for us and all of Dr. Townsend's patients, he is retiring. He is the only one in the practice that actually found the source of my problem and has prescribed medication to keep me well. I cannot say enough about what a good dr. he is and the loss we feel to see him leave. I can only hope others will do as good with me and his patients in the future. He has a wonderful bedside manner, considerate, personable all the time delving in to the conditions that bring his patients in for help. I hope he was recognized for his excellent work at Wellstar.
October 30, 2024
5
I felt very comfortable withe the prescribed course of treatment and appreciated that Dr Townsend shared my options going forward. He is an excellent doctor who will be sorely missed .
October 26, 2024
5
A+
October 24, 2024
5
As always, an exceptional experience with Dr. Townsend. For many years he has been on top of my health issues, especially diligent with the recent prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. He is THE BEST.
October 23, 2024
5
Personal caring attention
October 20, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Townsend for over 20 twenty years and am very grateful for the care he has given me throughout that time. I have recommended him, without reservation, to family and friends. I will miss him, and will consider myself lucky if I can find another doctor half as good as him.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend will be sorely missed as he retires. He is the finest Physican I have ever had!
October 19, 2024
5
Hi, I'm going to miss Dr. Townsend. Congratulations on your retirement.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend and his Staff have always provided me with the best care possible.
October 16, 2024
5
I wish the very best to Dr. Townsend in his retirement! We will miss his wisdom and advice. He is one of a kind.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an absolutely wonderful physician. He is so knowledgeable, so friendly, so sharing of everything so that you understand it, what he's going to do and what's the problem. I am devastated that he's going to be leaving because I don't know if there's a doctor in that practice who could substitute for him.
October 6, 2024
5
Fantastic!
October 4, 2024
5
It was fine!
October 4, 2024
5
This practice has the most pleasant staff of any. The tech who did my scan was very knowledgeable and interacted with me well. Of course Dr. Townsend is awesome!
September 29, 2024
5
Dr Murphy is an excellent dr and he is going to be missed by all his patients
September 29, 2024
4
I was seen in a timely manner. I wish I had known about leaving a urine sample during my visit.
September 28, 2024
5
I'm sad to loose Dr. Townsend as my Urologist but excited and happy for him as he moves into the next chapter of life. Well wishes and a huge thank you for his expertise and kindness.
September 27, 2024
5
I appreciate the concern that Dr. Townsend has shown for my health and his genuine interest in my having good long-term success. I also want to add that I am disappointed to learn that he will be leaving Wellstar, and hope that the urologists who take so well my care will be as focused and be able to develop the level of trust that I have in Dr. Townsend.
September 27, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is excellent. Period.
September 25, 2024
5
Dr Townsend was outstanding. Very professional and very personable.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an OUTSTANDING physician and will be missed when he retires!
September 22, 2024
5
I am going to miss Dr. Townsend in his retirement.
September 21, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is awesome! He's always professional but yet personable. The check in staff and the staff that checks you out is friendly and very patient with the process. Have recommended Dr Townsend to family and friends for years.
September 18, 2024
5
Dr Townsend is fantastic. I'm sad and happy for him that he's retiring. Front Office was excellent. The person that brought me back was not very friendly and on the side of being rude. The person that did my intake was nice but my experience with the back office they've never been very friendly. you get the feeling that you're bothering them.
September 15, 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
Dr Townsend is the epitome of professional medical care.
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
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
5
Dr Townsend is fantastic. I'm sad and happy for him that he's retiring. Front Office was excellent. The person that brought me back was not very friendly and on the side of being rude. The person that did my intake was nice but my experience with the back office they've never been very friendly. you get the feeling that you're bothering them.
September 15, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is awesome! He's always professional but yet personable. The check in staff and the staff that checks you out is friendly and very patient with the process. Have recommended Dr Townsend to family and friends for years.
September 18, 2024
5
I am going to miss Dr. Townsend in his retirement.
September 21, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an OUTSTANDING physician and will be missed when he retires!
September 22, 2024
5
Dr Townsend was outstanding. Very professional and very personable.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is excellent. Period.
September 25, 2024
5
I appreciate the concern that Dr. Townsend has shown for my health and his genuine interest in my having good long-term success. I also want to add that I am disappointed to learn that he will be leaving Wellstar, and hope that the urologists who take so well my care will be as focused and be able to develop the level of trust that I have in Dr. Townsend.
September 27, 2024
5
I'm sad to loose Dr. Townsend as my Urologist but excited and happy for him as he moves into the next chapter of life. Well wishes and a huge thank you for his expertise and kindness.
September 27, 2024
4
I was seen in a timely manner. I wish I had known about leaving a urine sample during my visit.
September 28, 2024
5
Dr Murphy is an excellent dr and he is going to be missed by all his patients
September 29, 2024
5
This practice has the most pleasant staff of any. The tech who did my scan was very knowledgeable and interacted with me well. Of course Dr. Townsend is awesome!
September 29, 2024
5
It was fine!
October 4, 2024
5
Fantastic!
October 4, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend is an absolutely wonderful physician. He is so knowledgeable, so friendly, so sharing of everything so that you understand it, what he's going to do and what's the problem. I am devastated that he's going to be leaving because I don't know if there's a doctor in that practice who could substitute for him.
October 6, 2024
5
I wish the very best to Dr. Townsend in his retirement! We will miss his wisdom and advice. He is one of a kind.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend and his Staff have always provided me with the best care possible.
October 16, 2024
5
Hi, I'm going to miss Dr. Townsend. Congratulations on your retirement.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Townsend will be sorely missed as he retires. He is the finest Physican I have ever had!
October 19, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Townsend for over 20 twenty years and am very grateful for the care he has given me throughout that time. I have recommended him, without reservation, to family and friends. I will miss him, and will consider myself lucky if I can find another doctor half as good as him.
October 20, 2024
5
Personal caring attention
October 20, 2024
5
As always, an exceptional experience with Dr. Townsend. For many years he has been on top of my health issues, especially diligent with the recent prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. He is THE BEST.
October 23, 2024
5
A+
October 24, 2024
5
I felt very comfortable withe the prescribed course of treatment and appreciated that Dr Townsend shared my options going forward. He is an excellent doctor who will be sorely missed .
October 26, 2024
5
Unfortunately for us and all of Dr. Townsend's patients, he is retiring. He is the only one in the practice that actually found the source of my problem and has prescribed medication to keep me well. I cannot say enough about what a good dr. he is and the loss we feel to see him leave. I can only hope others will do as good with me and his patients in the future. He has a wonderful bedside manner, considerate, personable all the time delving in to the conditions that bring his patients in for help. I hope he was recognized for his excellent work at Wellstar.
October 30, 2024
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