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Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD

(123 Ratings)

Specializes in: Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

Professional interests include: skin issues, wounds, women's health issues

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

(352) 273-5159

Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD is a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL specializing in preventive medicine, family medicine and undersea and hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD is affiliated with UF Health.

Office Locations

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

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200 Sw 62nd Boulevard
#d Gainesville, FL 32607

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4197 Nw 86th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32606

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Some issues Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

flu shot

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD performed more blood draw, flu shot, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284
lab tests	18
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	28
doctor visit	388
lab tests	58
preventive care	48
vaccines	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	76
diabetes management	30
doctor visit	427
excision	60
lab tests	55
preventive care	55
vaccines	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2015 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	307
diabetes management	31
doctor visit	424
excision	278
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	152
lab tests	31
preventive care	54
vaccines	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	26
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2016 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	523
doctor visit	594
excision	332
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	232
lab tests	13
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	21
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, excision and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	328
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	597
excision	167
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	169
lab tests	31
preventive care	30
vaccines	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	25
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	362
doctor visit	621
excision	222
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	178
lab tests	14
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	26
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	34
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	340
doctor visit	567
excision	171
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	95

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	17
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, excision and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	57
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	299
doctor visit	537
excision	115
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	159

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	29
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	44
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	384
doctor visit	661
excision	140

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	38
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	196
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	62
diabetes management	70
doctor visit	572
lab tests	86
preventive care	125
vaccines	55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	25
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	38
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2023 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	195
diabetes management	33
doctor visit	433
lab tests	48
preventive care	60
vaccines	27

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	22
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL during 2024 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	199
diabetes management	33
doctor visit	513
lab tests	51
preventive care	84
vaccines	51

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	24
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Gainesville, FL were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, blood draw and preventive care.

blood draw	106
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	297
diabetes management	34
doctor visit	509
excision	185
lab tests	40
preventive care	51
vaccines	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	181
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	21
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	11
Dementia	10

Education & Training

She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2010)

Board Certification: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 123 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Gainesville, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Petra Elke Townsend, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$119 Oasis $119
Organogenesis Inc.	$90 Apligraf $90
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.	$31 GrafixPL $21	GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $10
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$16 VenaSeal $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$256

Biography

Dr. Petra Townsend's specialty is family medicine. These areas are among her clinical interests: women's health issues, skin issues, and wounds. Dr. Townsend is affiliated with UF Health. Her residency was performed at Mayo Clinic.