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Dr. Stephen Downing, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.9 (63)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Stephen Downing, MD

Dr. Stephen Downing, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine and is affiliated with ECMC Health Campus, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo and Sisters Of Charity Hospital.

Dr. Downing works at Catholic Health in Buffalo, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem 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. Downing's Office Locations

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    Mercy Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates
    515 Abbott Rd Ste 310, Buffalo, NY 14220 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 923-9650
    Monday
    9:00am - 4:00pm
    Tuesday
    9:00am - 4:00pm
    Wednesday
    9:00am - 4:00pm
    Thursday
    9:00am - 4:00pm
    Friday
    9:00am - 3:00pm

Hospital Affiliations
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  • ECMC Health Campus
  • Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Aortic Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

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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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    About Dr. Stephen Downing, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1104861178
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Barnes Hospital/Washington University|Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Stephen Downing, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Downing is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Downing has an average wait time of Under 10 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Downing has seen patients for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Downing on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    63 patients have reviewed Dr. Downing. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Downing.

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