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Dr. Walter Downs Jr, MD

Dr. Walter Downs Jr, MD

Rheumatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Downs Jr, MD is a rheumatologist in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1991. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 4 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

3551 Roger Brooke Dr Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
(210) 916-0797

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Downs Jr specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Downs Jr' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downs Jr

4.0

3 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
33%
33%
1 Star
0%
0%

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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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Jun 21, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Jan 23, 2023
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Walter Downs Jr, MD is a rheumatologist in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1991. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak. He is accepting new patients.

  • Rheumatology

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  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Brooke Army Medical Center3551 Roger Brooke Dr Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd
    San Antonio, TX 78258
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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