Overview
Peter Downey is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Tracheomalacia, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, Los Angeles, CA 90095
4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS 66160
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. Peter Downey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Downey?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Downey by calling their office at 310-206-8232. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Downey a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Downey is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Peter Downey specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Downey is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Congenital Tracheomalacia, and Aortic Dissection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter Downey participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Downey has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Downey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Downey accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Downey accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-206-8232 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
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.