Dr. David Downs, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
Dr. David Downs, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Downs has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence St. Jude Medical Center and UCI Health-Placentia Linda. He is accepting new patients.
4.3 Star Rating
Based on 66 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (66 reviews)
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680 Langsdorf Dr Ste 103 Fullerton, CA 92831Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downs
4.3
66 ratings, 45 with a written review
| 5 star | 74% | 74% |
| 4 star | 9% | 9% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 star | 14% | 14% |
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Straight Forward
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
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Dec 21, 2022
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Professional, friendly.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mike – Oct 25, 2022
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Professional, caring, and good listener.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Imad Baqai – Oct 19, 2022
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Great Doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alexis K Aguilar – Sep 27, 2022
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First time visit- seems like if it isn’t getting replaced, it isn’t worth discussing or trying to understand the history or the origin- - seems like he was ready to start his vacation. - no beside manner…”next, and give me one that needs replacement!”
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 12, 2022
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He is very personable and caring m m
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 09, 2022
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Had hip replacement surgery Dr Downs was excellent. Very little pain after surgery. His office personnel is very professional and provides services accurately. Appointments are on time, never a wait. Thank you for a caring experience from start to finish
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Geier – Jun 26, 2022
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Professional, patient, and informative
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gina – Jun 14, 2022
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Knee replacement
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joanne Hass – Jun 02, 2022
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Needed an orthopedic surgeon and I found him to be close to and affiliated with placenta Linda hospital and has offices in Fullerton and yorba linda which is very convenient, his staff and Dr. Downs were extremely professional and courteous and helpful.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2022
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Dr Downs is the best
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Alan Parker – Apr 11, 2022
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YES, definitely
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Danny Musselman – Mar 15, 2022
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Excellent Caring Physician
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Christine Snowberger – Mar 15, 2022
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Dr Downs was very thorough and took the time to listen and understand what I was going through.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy Lyons – Mar 11, 2022
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I had both knees replaced and it went extremely well. He's very knowledgeable and professional. Dr Downs and his staff helped me through all aspects of the surgery and recovery
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Harris – Mar 10, 2022
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Right Knee evaluation
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeffrey Foster – Mar 09, 2022
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Looking forward to a successful sutgery.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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surgery. Shearer – Feb 23, 2022
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Staff were all pleasant and helpful.
Dr Downs was pleasant and very thorough.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2022
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Dr. Downs is great. Very straight forward and to the point.
What went well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2021
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It was great and Fast.doctor explain everything very well
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diego Garcia – Nov 11, 2021
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"My goal is to provide patients with the best information to make informed decisions. We work together in a partnership to achieve the best outcomes tailored to each patient. Orthopaedic care is not one-size-fits-all. By listening to patients,...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1011% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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