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Dr. Nancy Downs, MD

Psychiatry*
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
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39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nancy Downs, MD

Dr. Nancy Downs, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in Psychiatry, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Psychiatry. They graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Downs, completed a residency at Ucsd Psychiatry Residency.

Dr. Downs works at Practice in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Downs' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Uc San Diego Student Health Svc Pharmacy
    9500 GILMAN DR, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 534-3755
  2. 2
    Office
    350 DICKINSON ST, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-5733
  3. 3
    Uc San Diego Health La Jolla - Psychiatry
    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C101, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 534-7792

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    About Dr. Nancy Downs, MD

    Specialties*
    • Psychiatry

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1871735324
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Ucsd Psychiatry Residency
    Residency
    Internship
    • Scripps Mercy Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Stanford University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Psychiatry
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    Dr. Downs accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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