Overview
My philosophy of care starts by gaining a thorough understanding of your medical problem and how it affects your enjoyment of daily activities. Once I have an idea of how it impacts your life, I work with you to manage the problem. Together we decide medical and operative treatments which are most suited to your condition and that can best get you back to your previous level of activity.
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.
Seattle Children's Hospital
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Spine Specialists At SNI
Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Philip Louie, MD, specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, degenerative spinal conditions, complex adult and pediatric spinal surgery, scoliosis, and reconstructive spine surgery.Dr. Louie trained under some of the world's experts in spine surgery, where he learned minimally invasive spine surgery techniques that preserve muscle and decrease blood loss. In addition to focusing heavily on these minimally invasive techniques, he also emphasizes evidence-based medicine and involvement in research studies, when appropriate.Dr. Louie approaches patient care as a journey he takes alongside each patient, where he witnesses their struggles and frustrations, is inspired by their drive to get better, and shares in their victories. He treats each patient as he would a family member, giving them a full understanding of what he is thinking and making recommendations that are in their best interest.Away from work, Dr. Louie enjoys playing sports, fitness, being a Seattle Sports fan, coffee, espresso, family time and traveling.Patient TestimonialMinimally invasive laminectomy helps lifelong athlete Ramer Holtan Jr. get back on the links. Dr. Louie is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Downer isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- 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.