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Dr. Richard Downey, MD

Dr. Richard Downey, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Downey, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Muskegon, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 309 Muskegon, MI 49444
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(231) 830-8643

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Downey specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Downey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downey

4.0

12 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dennis A – Feb 24, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Carl S – Jul 16, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Jim z – Jun 05, 2022
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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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VM – Apr 27, 2022
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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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Anne Fuller – Feb 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ann Hargreaves – Mar 07, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 31, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mark Meranda in Allendale, MI – May 24, 2017
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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
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Maria in Ortiz – May 04, 2017
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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
15 people found this helpful
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Muskegon, MI – Jan 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our group has been serving the needs of West Michigan patients for more than 55 years. The surgeons of WMCTS, with more than 150 years of combined experience, employ the latest and most comprehensive surgical approaches for the treatment of a variety...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Emory University|washington University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Mercy Health Physician Partners Cardiothoracic Surgery1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 309 Muskegon, MI 49444
1

Practice

Trinity Health Pharmacy-Wege Center300 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
2
Regents of the University of Michigan3621 S State St # 700 Ann Arbor, MI 48108
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital

    1840 Wealthy St SE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

  • Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital

    1309 Sheldon Rd
    Grand Haven, MI 49417
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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