J M. Downs
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions

Overview

J Downs is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Downs is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Missouri At Columbia - Ophthalmology (1983)

Residency

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium - USAF (1988)

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in TX

Fellowships

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Colon & Rectal Surgery (1989)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Dallas
Texas Health Plano
Texas Health Rockwall

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists-Dallas Woodhill Medical Park
8315 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 220, Dallas, TX 75231

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. J M. Downs

How do I make an appointment with Dr. J M. Downs?

You can book an appointment with Dr. J M. Downs by calling their office at 214-363-6123. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. J M. Downs a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. J M. Downs is classified as an Advanced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. J M. Downs specialize in?

While Dr. J M. Downs is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. J M. Downs participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. J M. Downs has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diverticular Disease. You can view a list of Dr. J M. Downs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. J M. Downs accept my insurance?

Dr. J M. Downs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-363-6123 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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