Choice Plus POS II
Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
Open Choice PPO
Dr. Richard Downey, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Age 70
Dr. Richard Downey, MD
Muskegon, MI
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Richard Downey, MD works in Muskegon, MI as
They are board certified in
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Explains Conditions Well
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Trustworthy
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Friendly Staff
Patients said the staff was friendly.
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Insurance Accepted
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMOBlue Cross Premier PPO
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Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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HAP Insurance HMOHAP Insurance PPO
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Priority PPO
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Choice Plus POSNexus Open AccessOptions PPO
Locations
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Mercy Health Physician Partners Cardiothoracic Surgery1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 309, Muskegon, MI 49444
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Trinity Health Muskegon1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444
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Office310 Lafayette Ave SE Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Saint Mary's Health Care200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downey
3.9
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
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1 Star (3)
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Patient Reviews
Jun 05, 2022
Dr Downey and his team have taken great care of my father, getting him in for tests with some urgency, doing a TAVR procedure and then the follow-up care. It felt like we were part of his family the whole time. Highly recommend him for his expertise and care.
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About Me
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
1980
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
- Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Residency
Residency Hospital
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Barnes Jewish Hospital
1999
Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital
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Emory University
1990
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Richard Downey, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Downey accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Downey's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Downey accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Downey accepts here.
Dr. Downey's office is located at 1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 309 Muskegon, MI 49444.
Dr. Downey frequently sees patients for
Dr. Downey has a star rating of 3.9/5 and has been reviewed 11 times.
Dr. Downey is board certified in
Dr. Downey has been practicing as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 44 years.
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