Philip D. Downey

Overview

Phil Downey, PA-C, specializes in adult neurosurgical procedures. He has special medical interest in the management of adult spinal deformities, minimally invasive spine procedures and management of brain tumors. He is frequently featured on Seattle Met's annual list of the best health care professionals.Phil values patient-focused care and shared decision-making. He left his career as a paramedic to join the physician assistant profession so that he could be involved in all aspects of patient care: before, during and after surgery.Phil focuses on honesty and solution-focused care. He wants every patient to have a better understanding of their specific condition and the treatments available.Outside of work, Phil enjoys taking advantage of all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Weekends are spent with family, salmon fishing, crabbing and enjoying local wineries.

His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, and Spinal Stenosis.

Dr. Downey is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Downey is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants

Hospital Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.
Virginia Mason Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
French
Spanish

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 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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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Seattle, WA 
 (0.8 miles away)
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English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Korean, Portuguese, Punjabi, Quechua, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
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Dr. McDougall became certified as a neurosurgeon in 1993. He has focused his entire career on the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, and he was one of the first neurosurgeons in the country to receive fellowship training in endovascular techniques. Once Guglielmi detachable coils received FDA approval in 1995, he was the first neurosurgeon in North America to treat a patient with an intracranial aneurysm using this device. Since that time, he has been extensively involved in research to improve endovascular techniques including being the principal investigator on large, randomized, international studies. He is a past president of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgeons, has published over two hundred papers in peer reviewed journals and been an invited lecturer on every continent except Antarctica. Dr. Mcdougall is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mcdougall is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mcdougall is currently accepting new patients.

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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Philip D. Downey, PA is classified as an Experienced expert for Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, 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.

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While Philip D. Downey, PA is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

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Philip D. Downey, PA accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-223-7525 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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