Overview
Richard Downey is a Thoracic Surgeon in Muskegon, Michigan. Dr. Downey is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 309, Muskegon, MI 49444
300 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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. Richard Downey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Downey?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Downey by calling their office at 231-830-8643. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Downey a top-rated expert for Heart Valve Repair?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Downey is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Valve Repair, 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. Richard Downey specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Downey is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Valve Repair, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Downey participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Downey has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Valve Repair. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Downey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Downey accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Downey accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 231-830-8643 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
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Downey isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Downey isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Downey isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Downey isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Downey isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Downey isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.