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Dr. John Downing, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 87
Dr. John Downing, MD
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. John Downing, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 87
Bowling Green, KY
Accepting new patients
 

Overview

Dr. John Downing, MD works in Bowling Green, KY as an Ophthalmologist.
They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of Louisville. Dr. Downing completed a residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System. At present, Dr. Downing has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. They are affiliated with Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Downing also speaks Spanish. Dr. Downing practices at Practice in Bowling Green, KY.

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Locations

  1. 1 John E Downing PSC
    1724 Rockingham Ave Ste 204, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  2. 2 Med Center Health Primary Care
    825 2nd Ave Ste A5, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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May 02, 2018
Staff was very friendly and outgoing. Dr. Downing was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Great office, great staff, great physician. Highly recommend!!
Kathy in Franklin, KY — May 02, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    1963
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Parkland Health & Hospital System
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    1967
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. John Downing, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Downing accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Downing accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Downing speaks Spanish. See Dr. Downing's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Downing has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 12 times.

Dr. Downing is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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