Patient Testimonials

I was pleased with the demeanor of Dr. Kris Downing. He was thorough and answered my questions. Unfortunately there is not much that can be done for my advanced arthritis so my options are limited. His staff was courteous and helpful. A good doctor in my opinion.

I definitely did not thank Dr. Downing, and all the great people at Ortho 1, enough! I’m really grateful for the kind attention and stellar care when I was so vulnerable. Three months post surgery I am almost pain-free. I am ecstatic to have my left hand fully-functional and getting stronger each day. I remain in awe of the power and intricacies of the human body…With the meticulous genius Dr. Downing in control of the surgical repair, my results are beyond the beyonds.

Downing MD did a great job. I have a plate and 3 pins. Left wrist was fractured. He got me to a point where Therapy is able to get me back to 100%. Not promised. But so far improving rapidly.

was faced with the real possibility of losing the end of a thumb after a dog attack. I was told in the waiting room that most injuries like mine result in amputation.

From the moment I met him in the ER, my fears of being permanently maimed were melted away. His confidence and desire to make my hand whole again gave me the reassurance I was in the right hands. He fully discussed the approach he was going to take and why. He came to me in the O.R. before I was put under to once again explain what he was going to do and said he would also clean and stitch up numerous small wounds on both my hands. I now have complete use of my thumb again with full feeling and no pain.

His office staff are all very friendly and hospitable. While he has a very busy office, during my follow up appointments, I always felt he was focused on me and my needs when we were face-to-face and did not rush through my appointment. This tends to cause a bit of a wait beyond the scheduled appointment time, but knowing he wasn't rushing any of his patients and would afford me the same respect makes the wait completely worth it.

I will be forever grateful to Dr. Downing. He did an amazing job not only saving my nearly completely severed and broken thumb, once completely healed, no one will even know of the injury.

While I hope never to need to see him again, if I ever required orthopedic surgery, he would be my first call. I would direct any friend in need of his expertise without hesitation.

6 years ago I fell off a 30ft roof and broke ALOT of stuff in my body but the left wrist/hand basically imploded. While I was in the hospital I had 2 different surgeons basically tell me that I would never use my hand again and the surgeries they did were just to save it from having to be amputated. I found Dr. Downing while was in the hospital/rehab center and not only did he did he save my hand I have about 80% mobility and full function of it within a year. I was able continue my normal life thanks to him. I never write reviews for anything but he deserves 10 stars for the work he did on me.

First time with Dr Downing. He was very polite and professional. He did the procedure I needed in the first appointment and even had a nice lady helping with my 1 year old.

Very good explanation of my problem and solution Thank you. Glad surgery will alleviate my pain

Dr Downing was so receptive to my questions and concerns. He explained using a model of the shoulder. His bedside manners were terrific. Also his staff girls were delightful

Dr. Downing and staff were very knowledgeable and caring. I feel confident I will receive the best care possible.

The finest upper extremity orthopedic doctor in all of southern Calif A gift to our San Diego community. The very rare combination of superb skill and caring bed side manner. 10 plus