Dr. James Dowd, MD

Rheumatology*•Male•Age 62

Rheumatology*

Dr. James Dowd, MD is a rheumatologist in Brighton, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dowd has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Saint John Hospital and Trinity Health Livingston Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. James Dowd, MD

Practice

10484 Citation Dr Ste 100 Brighton, MI 48116
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(810) 225-7553
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Accepting new patients

(810) 225-7553

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  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Dowd specializes in the areas of Pediatric Rheumatology & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Dowd's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dowd

3.3
30 ratings, 15 with a written review
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XCELLENT ! Very knowledgeable in rheumatoid diet ! Highly recommended !
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
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2021
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Dr. Dowd runs an efficient impersonal office. I was with the office for several years before 2020. Then his office closed, telehealth only. Now, it appears patient centered is a past dream.. He makes no allowances for individual needs, such as a shield opposed to mask. He rarely looks the patient in the eye, preferring to focus on the computer screen. I will NOT refer anyone to him.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Mar 17, 2021
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Shame on him. Suggested my previous doctor had my diagnosis wrong and kept wanting to sell me useless books. Is this guy even a real doctor? Unbelievable. Look at his website as it looks more like a used car marketing technique.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 20, 2020
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GREAT !! VERY STRICT DIET, BUT IT WORKS !!! Feel better than I have in YEARS !! Never more than 15 minute wait !
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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Dave – Mar 13, 2020
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Dr. Dowd took time with me on short notice and near a holiday. He stayed late and ran the right tests to diagnose what several other doctors had not only missed but had treated me with increasing doses of antibiotics when no infection was present.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Pat – Aug 01, 2019
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Pushes diet, his vitamin D book and Vitamins he sells in the office ,He is a bit of a jerk .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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MI – Mar 03, 2019
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I see Dr. Dowd for treatment of my Ankylosing spondylitis. First I have to say that after years of trouble I finally got a diagnosis from Dr. Dowd. I have continually begun to feel better during the 2 years that I have been seeing him for care. I like the fact that he encourages a healthy lifestyle. I think it's a welcome change from doctors that push pain medications that are addictive and sometimes more harmful. You must be willing to put some work in to help yourself.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2019
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very disappointing, agree with all other negative feedback
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Tamara in Grand Blanc – Aug 29, 2018
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I don't understand people who go to a doctor for advice and then complain about the advice. Dr. Dowd suggested the pailo diet and I have lost 20 lbs. I am able to walk down the stairs in the morning without having to grab the rail as well as having the other hand on the opposite wall. I still have stiffness, more comfortable than before as it is reduced as I become more active. The doctor may seem reserved to some people (and this is my take) as so not to upset some. Great seance of humor.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jan Eric in MI – Jun 07, 2018
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I, like many of the other patients that left reviews, experienced the same type of behavior from Dr. Dowd. He spent the time with me lecturing on the Paleo diet and also that I needed to read this book and I would be cured. If diet and reading books would cure people, wow, why isn't that happening more often? I am not overweight but he wanted me to only eat 1 or 2 times a day, which goes against what my GI doctor wants me to do. Don't waste your time or $.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Willow in , MI – May 15, 2018
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What a jerk. Focused the entire appointment on my weight and neglected what the blood work. Compared me to a rat. Yes dumb rats overeat and so do dumb humans. Smart rats can learn to eat healthy and so can smart humans. The smart patient found an intelligent physician who ordered the proper tests and discovered the real medical issue. One week into treatmenf-lost 10lbs. Learn your patients, their true diagnosis and not just their physical appearance. Complete waste of time and money.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2018
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Arrogant, wants to sell his book and vitamin he endorses. Completely focuses on the wrong things and loves to hear himself talk. He does not listen to the patient and seeing him is a waste of money and time.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2018
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I came to Dr Dowd on the recommendation of my PC. I found him to be arrogant and disinterested. I came with complaints of joint pain. That was not the focus of my appointment with him. He chose to focus on my weight, which he mention a dozen times, He insisted on the Paleo diet instead of what would reduce my daily pain. I knew it was possible I was diabetic and he dropped the info without care. I will not keep my follow up appt. as far as I’m concerned I wasted $156. I will go to my own Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2018
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My family dr. Referred me to Dr dowd, when I had a servere osteoarthritis attack in my foot & he also said he'll help with your diet (I was trying to get off of all my prescription med for cholesterol & hi blood pressure. Since the first visit no more attacks, lost alot of weight & off the meds. Very caring dr.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Earl langen in Brighton MI – Feb 23, 2017
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I would recommend Dr . Dowd to anyone suffering with RA. When I first came to see him I couldn't even put on my clothes without help. I do everything with my hands and every joint was inflamed and swollen. After treating with Dr. Dowd for two months I was back doing everything I could do before. I call him the Magic Man. Thank you Dr. Dowd
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
21 others found this helpful
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Robert Fauls in Fenton, MI – Jan 11, 2016
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Dr. James Dowd, MD is a rheumatologist in Brighton, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dowd has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry...read more

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  • Pediatric Rheumatology

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  • University Of Texas Health San Antonio School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Rheumatology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Locations

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James E. Dowd MD PC10484 Citation Dr Ste 100 Brighton, MI 48116
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital-University of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Center Dr
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

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  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

    5301 E Huron Riv Dr
    Ann Arbor, MI 48106
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

    620 Byron Rd
    Howell, MI 48843
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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