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Dr. Stephen Downing, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.9 (63)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Stephen Downing, MD

Dr. Stephen Downing, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Downing, completed a residency at Barnes Hospital/Washington University. Patients rated Dr. Downing an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Downing works at Catholic Health in Buffalo, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept 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
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 15:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
  • ECMC Health Campus
  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital
  • Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Aortic Valve Surgery
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
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
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
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 Diseases
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
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)
Pericardial Disease
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 Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
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    4.9
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    Based on 63 ratings
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    About Dr. Stephen Downing, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1104861178
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Barnes Hospital/Washington University
    Residency
    Undergraduate School
    • GeorgeTown University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    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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