Dr. Blair Townsend, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified urologist. He graduated from the University of Virginia, where he also earned his M.B.A. at the Darden School. He completed medical school at George Washington University and his urology residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He fulfilled a robotic urologic oncology fellowship at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.
Dr. Blair Townsend, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified urologist. He graduated from the University of Virginia, where he also earned his M.B.A. at the Darden School. He completed medical school at George Washington University and his urology residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He fulfilled a robotic urologic oncology fellowship at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.
Dr. Blair Townsend, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified urologist specializing in robotic urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. He integrates his clinical training with a background in healthcare business and military leadership to treat general and complex urological conditions.
Dr. Townsend completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, where he also earned his Master of Business Administration from the Darden Graduate School of Business. He received his Medical Degree from the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, earning the Paul DeWitt Award in Surgery.
He completed his urology residency at Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, where he received the Resident Humanitarian Award from the Southeast Section of the AUA and the Resident Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education. Dr. Townsend completed his subspecialty fellowship in Robotic Urologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.
Dr. Townsend maintains an active record of service in the United States Navy. His training includes Officer Development School, the Naval Undersea Medical Institute, and the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center. He earned qualifications as a Dive and Undersea Medical Officer and a Submarine Medical Officer, and he received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Promoted to Commander in 2024, he serves as the Commander of Undersea Medicine, Diving & Salvage/EOD for the Navy Reserves.
Certified by the American Board of Urology, Dr. Townsend focuses on advanced prostate cancer and urologic oncology. He utilizes da Vinci robotic surgical platforms to perform robotic radical prostatectomies, partial and radical nephrectomies, and urologic reconstruction surgeries.
His general urology practice includes treatment for kidney stones, vasectomies with optional mobile anesthesia, and BPH management via Rezūm and robotic simple prostatectomy. For men’s health, he addresses erectile dysfunction using penile implants, and manages overactive bladder and incontinence through urinary sphincters, Botox injections, and Interstim therapies.
He holds professional memberships in the American Urological Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the Society of Government Service Urologists.

Dr Townsend is an amazing and professional doctor and experience with him has been only positive. He truly cares about his patients.
Dr Townsend is an amazing doctor and person. I am 92 and would not be typing this is my son who is also a physician had not found him. I don’t know how your rating is done but please give him the highest rating possible. He is an incredible man and physician and we are all so blessed to have him here.
Dr. Townsend is extremely diligent and professional when caring for his patients. He always says that his goal is to have us return to normal life afterwards and is careful to make sure that he does whatever it takes to make sure it goes smoothly. He is very dedicated to his job with exploring every option and making sure he gives the highest level of care.
Great Urologist. I highly recommend Dr Townsend.
Dr. Townsend was personable, knowledgeable, and very helpful. He spent a good amount of time with me and clearly wanted to make sure I understood the subject matter.
Excellent care, professional and very knowledgeable. Takes time to listen and explains everything clearly. I trust his expertise completely.
Excellent doctor highly recommended
Very thorough and knowledgeable
Excellent. Highly recommend… calming discussion looking at ct images while explaining options of treatment to myself and daughter. We were able to make an informed decision.
Great bedside manner with a lot of patience and understanding.