Overview
Philip R. Downer, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip and knee preservation surgery. He sees patients of all ages, but his special interest in joint preservation has led him to treat many younger patients with hip problems such as hip dysplasia or hip impingement. He performs over 250 hip replacements per year, primarily through a tissue sparing surgery approach.
Dr. Downer enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He also likes to kitesurf, windsurf, and backcountry ski.
Education
Program: MD
Institution: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Program: Residency
Institution: McGill University
Program: Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery
Institution: Mueller Foundation
Program: Board Certified
Institution: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Institution: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Program: Residency
Institution: McGill University
Program: Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery
Institution: Mueller Foundation
Program: Board Certified
Institution: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Your First Appointment
For your first appointment, please:
- Bring your current valid insurance card
- Bring a referral authorization from your primary care provider, if your insurance requires
- Bring a medical history to include all current medications and dosage
- Bring all previous x-rays, CAT scans, MRI scans, or other test results relating to your medical problem
- Bring previous medical records relating to current medical problem
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