About
Dr. David Townsend is a native of Augusta, Georgia, and earned a double-major in biology and psychology from the University of Georgia, graduating summa cum laude. 0 GPA. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and his colleagues selected him as Assistant Chief of Medicine after graduation.
Dr. Townsend stayed on the Internal Medicine faculty at Wake Forest University until 2013, when he and his family relocated to Athens, Georgia. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine and serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine with the AU/UGA Medical Partnership, where he teaches clinical skills to medical students. He carries a particular interest in nutrition and fitness. He and his wife have four children, and the family fosters dogs awaiting adoption alongside their four dogs and two cats. They are active members at Watkinsville First Baptist Church, and Dr. Townsend coaches youth sports, especially basketball.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, double-major in Biology and Psychology, Summa Cum Laude
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, 2005 (graduated top of class, 4.0 GPA)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC; Assistant Chief of Medicine post-graduation
Additional Training
Internal Medicine faculty at Wake Forest University until 2013; Associate Professor of Medicine, AU/UGA Medical Partnership
Certifications
Who is Dr. Townsend right for?
Dr. Townsend is a strong fit for adults who want a physician with both academic depth and everyday clinical warmth. Patients with an interest in nutrition and fitness will connect with his preventive mindset. His background on the faculty at Wake Forest and his ongoing teaching role at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership reflect a commitment to rigorous, evidence-based care. Adults managing chronic conditions or seeking comprehensive annual physicals will find his approach thorough and unhurried.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Townsend specializes in Internal Medicine and primary care for adults. He has a particular interest in nutrition and fitness, which informs his preventive approach to chronic disease and overall wellness.
Yes. Dr. Townsend holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He trained at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and served as Assistant Chief of Medicine following his residency.
Yes. Dr. Townsend serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine with the AU/UGA Medical Partnership. He teaches clinical skills to medical students while maintaining his full-time practice in Watkinsville.
0 GPA in 2005. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Dr. Townsend has practiced Internal Medicine in the Athens area since 2013. Before relocating to Georgia, he spent several years on the Internal Medicine faculty at Wake Forest University following his residency.
Yes. Dr. Townsend makes himself available to members around the clock. Patients can reach him by phone, text, email, video visit, or home visit. The practice designs its entire access model around reaching your doctor when you need them.
Dr. Townsend has reached his panel capacity and is not currently accepting new registrations. The practice limits each physician to 450 to 500 patients to preserve the quality of care members receive.
Dr. Townsend performs joint injections and cryotherapy in the office. He also conducts EKGs, urinalysis, and hemoglobin A1c testing on-site. The practice does not offer Pap smears or pelvic exams.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026