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Dr. Richard Downey, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Richard Downey, MD
3.9 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Downey, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Muskegon, MI.
Dr. Richard Downey, MD
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Dr. Richard Downey, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 70
Muskegon, MI
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Downey, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Muskegon, MI.

About

Dr. Downey graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980 and completed a residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital.Dr. Richard Downey, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Muskegon, MI and has 44 years experience. Dr. Downey currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital, Mercy Health Muskegon and Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. Dr. Downey has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Downey received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Downey's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Downey is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Tamponade
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Pericardial Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • HAP Insurance PPO
    HAP Insurance HMO
  • Priority PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Premier PPO
    Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Health Physician Partners Cardiothoracic Surgery
    1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 309, Muskegon, MI 49444
  2. 2 Trinity Health Muskegon
    1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444
  3. 3 Saint Mary's Health Care
    200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  4. 4 Office
    310 Lafayette Ave SE Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  5. 5 Trinity Health Pharmacy-Wege Center
    300 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  6. 6 Regents of the University of Michigan
    3621 S State St # 700, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Patient Satisfaction

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3.9
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 05, 2022
Dr Downey and his team have taken great care of my father, getting him in for tests with some urgency, doing a TAVR procedure and then the follow-up care. It felt like we were part of his family the whole time. Highly recommend him for his expertise and care.
Jim z — Jun 05, 2022
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Downey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Downey's profile.

Dr. Downey frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Downey, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital, Mercy Health Muskegon and Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Downey, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital

    1840 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital

    1309 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven, MI

  • Mercy Health Muskegon

    1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI

  • Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

    1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI