Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery • Male • Age 41
Accepting new patients
Elbow, Shoulder/Upper Arm, and More
Telehealth services available
Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group
750 Medical Center Ct Ste 14 Chula Vista, CA 91911Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD is a Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Downing has more experience with Elbow, Shoulder/Upper Arm, and Knee/Lower Limbs than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Paradise Valley Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Downing to book an appointment.
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After suffering of a broken arm for 4 months from a fall in August 2019 that occurred at my work - which forced me to utilize doctors within the Worker Compensation network, I ended up being misdiagnosed by an incompetent doctor on my condition and what my treatment plan should be. I eventually was referred to Dr. Kristopher Downing. He immediately knew that my initial treatment of my broken arm was not proper and I was in desperate need of surgery. It took another 6 months of suffering working through the bureaucracy of Workers Compensation to get approval to switch to Dr. Downing. Finally, I had my surgery a month ago. The surgery was intense and it took 5.5 hours where 15 screws were inserted, a bone graph performed and implantation of a long metal rod.
I am forever grateful for my Hero Dr.
Downing’s expertise, his caring demeaner and indeed his God given surgical skills that has helped me recover without much pain. I must give a shout out to the others who assisted him.
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Nada Adjadj – Jul 24, 2020
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Dr. Downing is a very gifted surgeon. I am so very pleased with the outcome of the elbow surgery he performed and the after care I received. His staff is pleasant and knowledgable and willing to help. I wouldn't hesitate in referring him to others.
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1Janice Nickett – May 27, 2020
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Dr. Downing has worked with me over several years to correct an arthritic and injured shoulder. His knowledge and expertise is unparalleled. He shows much patience and has a great bed side manner. He worked with my insurance carrier and made the process seem less and effortless. His staff is great.
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2Ken Purvis – Apr 10, 2020
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Dr. Downing did my shoulder surgery a year ago, after an accident He is a compassionate and caring man, skillful surgeon and a great teacher that uses the latest technology for patient’s benefit. I am, and forever will be grateful to him. I have been back to work full-time and enjoy playing competitive table tennis. “Thank you Dr. Downing” doesn’t seem to be enough !!
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Jorge Calderon MD – Feb 23, 2020
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I've had two hand surgeries done by Dr. Downing. both surgeries were pretty and almost enjoyable. He cleaned up a mess left by another surgeon 20 some years ago and the hand is doing so much better. I really appreciate that Dr. Downing takes the time to make a connection and goes into, just enough, detail so that I can understand what's going to happen. I won't hesitate to have Dr. Downing take care of any further upper extremity issues I might have.
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Ken Martin – Feb 10, 2020
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Commander in Chief
Why would you waste your time with anyone else !
This cat is Top gun and knows his shi..... stuff
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- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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11Nelson – Sep 03, 2019
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I met Doctor Downing in August of 2018 after my I broke a bone in my left hand after a major cycling accident. He got me into his office right away and assessed that I didn’t need surgery. He fitted me into a fracture brace to assist on the healing. I was grateful he explained in detail My injury and answered all of my questions. He wasn’t in a rush and took time to make sure I understood everything.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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1Teresa Alexander – Jul 22, 2019
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Dr Downing performed hand surgery in my left hand. (9/2011). I fell at home and I needed an emergency surgery. I received excellent service and I can move my hand , normal movement, I recovered with no problems, never have pain again after surgery. The staf was very nice, I am very pleased and thankful with Dr. Downing.
T. Dunstan,San Diego. Ca.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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44Teresa Dunstan in San Diego, Ca – Mar 15, 2018