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Dr. Stephen Downing, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Stephen Downing, MD
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Dr. Stephen Downing, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Stephen Downing, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 63
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Downing, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Downing graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Barnes Hospital/Washington University.Dr. Stephen Downing, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has 37 years experience. Dr. Downing currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with ECMC Health Campus, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Sisters of Charity Hospital. At present, Dr. Downing received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 63 times. Dr. Downing's office accepts new patients. Dr. Downing is board certified in Thoracic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Valve Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Aortic Valve Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Aortic Valve Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Marfan Syndrome
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thrombosis
Typical Atrial Flutter
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
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  • GHI CBP
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Fidelis Care

Locations

  1. 1 John J. Cai MD PLLC
    515 Abbott Rd Ste 310, Buffalo, NY 14220
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 923-9650
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 15:00
  2. 2 Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery of Western New York PLLC
    462 Grider St Ste C113, Buffalo, NY 14215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 898-5858
  3. 3 Mercy Hospital
    565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 826-7000
    Monday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Tuesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Wednesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Thursday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Friday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Saturday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Sunday
    00:00 - 23:45

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downing
4.9
Based on 63 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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May 24, 2022
i cant say enough of how thankful i am. Dr. Downing is an amazing surgeon and staff is just as wonderful as he is. I definitely recommend him.
— May 24, 2022
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Barnes Hospital/Washington University
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Downing, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Downing's profile.

Dr. Stephen Downing, MD is affiliated with ECMC Health Campus, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Sisters of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Downing, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • ECMC Health Campus

    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY

  • Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

    565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY