Overview
Dr. Downer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip preservation surgery. Dr. Downer enjoys seeing patients of all ages, but his special interest in joint preservation has led him to treat many younger patients with hip problems, such as hip dysplasia or hip impingement.
One of only a few surgeons in the Pacific Northwest who performs hip arthroscopies for these issues, Dr. Downer has quickly become one of Seattle’s leading hip specialists.
In addition to joint preservation, Dr. Downer treats patients with more advanced complications. He performs over 350 hip replacements per year, primarily through the tissue sparing surgery anterior approach.
Dr. Downer completed his medical degree and residency at Memorial University Medical School in Canada. He went on to completed his orthopedics residency at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and fellowship in hip surgery with Dr. Reinhold Ganz in Bern, Switzerland. Continuing education is important to Dr. Downer – in his spare time, he seeks out and visits other surgeons doing similar work all over the world.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Downer enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He also likes to kite surf, wind surf and back country ski.
Dr. Downer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Downer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Downer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, Seattle, WA 98107
2409 N 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Downer 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Philip R. Downer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Philip R. Downer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Philip R. Downer by calling their office at 206-784-8833. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Philip R. Downer a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip R. Downer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Philip R. Downer specialize in?
While Dr. Philip R. Downer is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Philip R. Downer accept my insurance?
Dr. Philip R. Downer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-784-8833 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.
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- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Downer isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Downer isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Downer isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Downer isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- TendinitisDr. Downer isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Downer isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.