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Dr. Richard Downey, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
3.9 (11)
Map Pin Small Muskegon, MI
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Downey, MD

Dr. Richard Downey, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Muskegon, MI. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital, Mercy Health Muskegon Hackley Campus, Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital and North Ottawa Community Health System. Dr. Downey, completed a residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Downey an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Downey works at Practice in Muskegon, MI with other offices in Grand Rapids, MI. They frequently treat conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Partial Lung Collapse and Pleural Effusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Downey's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mercy Health Physician Partners Cardiothoracic Surgery
    1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 309, Muskegon, MI 49444 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (231) 830-8643
  2. 2
    Trinity Health Muskegon
    1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (231) 672-2000
  3. 3
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    310 Lafayette Ave SE Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 685-3450
  4. 4
    Saint Mary's Health Care
    200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 685-5000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
  • Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
  • Mercy Health Muskegon Hackley Campus
  • Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital
  • North Ottawa Community Health System

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Tamponade
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
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
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Interstitial Lung Disease
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
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
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
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
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    3.9
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    Based on 11 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1467409417
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Emory University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Barnes Jewish Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Columbia College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Richard Downey, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Downey is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Downey has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Downey has seen patients for Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Partial Lung Collapse and Pleural Effusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Downey on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Downey. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Downey.

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