
Overview
J Downs is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Downs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
8315 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 220, Dallas, TX 75231
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. J M. Downs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. J M. Downs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. J M. Downs by calling their office at 214-363-6123. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. J M. Downs a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. J M. Downs is classified as an Advanced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. J M. Downs specialize in?
While Dr. J M. Downs is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. J M. Downs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. J M. Downs has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diverticular Disease. You can view a list of Dr. J M. Downs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. J M. Downs accept my insurance?
Dr. J M. Downs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-363-6123 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
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Downs isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Downs isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Downs isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- ColonoscopyDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Downs isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.



