Overview
Elissa Downs is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Downs is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2512 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55454
2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Downs has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elissa Downs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elissa Downs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Elissa Downs by calling their office at 612-365-6777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Elissa Downs a top-rated expert for Childhood Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elissa Downs is classified as an Distinguished expert for Childhood Pancreatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Elissa Downs specialize in?
While Dr. Elissa Downs is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Elissa Downs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Elissa Downs has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Childhood Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Elissa Downs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Elissa Downs accept my insurance?
Dr. Elissa Downs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-365-6777 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Downs isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Downs isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Islet Cell TransplantationDr. Downs isDistinguished. Learn about Islet Cell Transplantation.
- PancreatectomyDr. Downs isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Downs isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Downs isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Experienced
- Alagille SyndromeDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Alagille Syndrome.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.