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Dr. Douglas Downey, MD

Dr. Douglas Downey, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Downey, MD is a general surgeon in Madison, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2003. He is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1041 Balch Rd Ste 350 Madison, AL 35758

Make an Appointment

(256) 265-5951

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Downey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downey

4.5

22 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
86%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
14%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
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Feb 03, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Sep 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Keith Wayts – Mar 11, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Brian Esposito – Feb 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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James Family – Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nicole – Jun 18, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
D. Belue – Aug 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Delilah Cowart in Madison, AL – Nov 15, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
AL – Sep 26, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brandie in Huntsville, AL – Jul 06, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth – Jun 28, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Teresa Bolin in Altoona – Apr 24, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Keith Ledet in Harvest, AL – Dec 07, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Parvez Siddiqi in Madison, AL – Oct 26, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joel's wife in Harvest AL – Oct 13, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Art H. in Toney, AL – Mar 16, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
new hope – Feb 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

It is very important to me that before a patient makes a decision as important as going to surgery that he or she truly understand the operation as well as the risks of the procedure.  I take the time with all of my patients to explain what...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Wright State University Hosps

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • Keesler Medical Center 81st Medical Group

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 2003

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003

  • University Of South Al

    Undergraduate School, 1999
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Locations

Practice

Huntsville Hospital Surgical Associates of Madison1041 Balch Rd Ste 350 Madison, AL 35758
1
Office201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 330 Huntsville, AL 35801
2

Practice

Office8375 Highway 72 W Madison, AL 35758
3

Practice

Huntsville Hospital-Valley Surgical Associates8371 Highway 72 W Ste 206 Madison, AL 35758
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW
    Huntsville, AL 35801

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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