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Dr. John Downing, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 87
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Dr. John Downing, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bowling Green, KY.
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Dr. John Downing, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 87
Bowling Green, KY
Accepting new patients
Dr. John Downing, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bowling Green, KY.

About

Dr. Downing graduated from University of Louisville and completed a residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System. Dr. John Downing, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bowling Green, KY. Dr. Downing currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital. At present, Dr. Downing received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Downing's office accepts new patients. Dr. Downing also speaks Spanish. Dr. Downing is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ultrasound
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  • Blue Preferred-KY
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    Bronze Pathway Transition X-KY HMO
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    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway Transition w/HSA-KY HMO
    UK-Indemnity-KY
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    Silver Pathway-KY HMO
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    Silver Pathway Transition X-KY HMO
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    Bronze Pathway-KY HMO
    Balanced Pathway-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway X-KY HMO
    Balanced Pathway-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
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    St. Josephs-KY
    Bronze Blue Access-KY PPO
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Pathway X-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway Transition-KY HMO
    Pathway-KY HMO
    Blue Access-KY
    Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP)
    Bronze Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 John E Downing PSC
    1724 Rockingham Ave Ste 204, Bowling Green, KY 42104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 799-2259
  2. 2 Med Center Health Primary Care
    825 2nd Ave Ste A5, Bowling Green, KY 42101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 796-3533

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May 02, 2018
Staff was very friendly and outgoing. Dr. Downing was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Great office, great staff, great physician. Highly recommend!!
Kathy in Franklin, KY — May 02, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    1963
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Parkland Health & Hospital System
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    1967
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Downing, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Downing's profile.

Dr. John Downing, MD is affiliated with Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Downing, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

    1801 Ashley Cir, Bowling Green, KY