Patient Testimonials

Dr. Downing is an amazing doctor. He's very patient and willing to thoughtfully consider all of my questions and give insightful, intelligent answers. I'm very grateful for his treatment.

I had a massive rotator cuff tear with complete separation of three of the four tendons plus a bicep dislocation. Dr. Downing performed a 3+ hour surgery to re-attach the ligaments and perform a bicep tenodesis. I'm now at one year following surgery, and by following all the prescribe rehab protocol, my shoulder and arm have full mobility in all directions and I'm using it as if I had never had the accident. He is an excellent body engineer, able to put all the parts and pieces back where they belong. I can't thank him enough for what he's accomplished with my shoulder. And, by the way, I'm very healthy 79 years old, looking forward to many more years with a 'good' arm thanks to Dr. Downing ;-)

Dr. Downing is a highly skilled surgeon. He was able to successfully correct the work of another hand surgeon, that had actually worsened my trigger finger. Aside from his great Surgical skills, Dr. Downing was caring, attentive, and genuinely concerned about my healing process. I highly recommend Dr. Downing for any upper extremity issues you may have...

After suffering of a broken arm for 4 months from a fall in August 2019 that occurred at my work - which forced me to utilize doctors within the Worker Compensation network, I ended up being misdiagnosed by an incompetent doctor on my condition and what my treatment plan should be. I eventually was referred to Dr. Kristopher Downing. He immediately knew that my initial treatment of my broken arm was not proper and I was in desperate need of surgery. It took another 6 months of suffering working through the bureaucracy of Workers Compensation to get approval to switch to Dr. Downing. Finally, I had my surgery a month ago. The surgery was intense and it took 5.5 hours where 15 screws were inserted, a bone graph performed and implantation of a long metal rod. I am forever grateful for my Hero Dr. Downing’s expertise, his caring demeaner and indeed his God given surgical skills that has helped me recover without much pain. I must give a shout out to the others who assisted him.

Dr. Downing is a very gifted surgeon. I am so very pleased with the outcome of the elbow surgery he performed and the after care I received. His staff is pleasant and knowledgable and willing to help. I wouldn't hesitate in referring him to others.

Dr. Downing has worked with me over several years to correct an arthritic and injured shoulder. His knowledge and expertise is unparalleled. He shows much patience and has a great bed side manner. He worked with my insurance carrier and made the process seem less and effortless. His staff is great.

Dr. Downing did my shoulder surgery a year ago, after an accident He is a compassionate and caring man, skillful surgeon and a great teacher that uses the latest technology for patient’s benefit. I am, and forever will be grateful to him. I have been back to work full-time and enjoy playing competitive table tennis. “Thank you Dr. Downing” doesn’t seem to be enough !!

I've had two hand surgeries done by Dr. Downing. both surgeries were pretty and almost enjoyable. He cleaned up a mess left by another surgeon 20 some years ago and the hand is doing so much better. I really appreciate that Dr. Downing takes the time to make a connection and goes into, just enough, detail so that I can understand what's going to happen. I won't hesitate to have Dr. Downing take care of any further upper extremity issues I might have.

I met Doctor Downing in August of 2018 after my I broke a bone in my left hand after a major cycling accident. He got me into his office right away and assessed that I didn’t need surgery. He fitted me into a fracture brace to assist on the healing. I was grateful he explained in detail My injury and answered all of my questions. He wasn’t in a rush and took time to make sure I understood everything.

Dr Downing performed hand surgery in my left hand. (9/2011). I fell at home and I needed an emergency surgery. I received excellent service and I can move my hand , normal movement, I recovered with no problems, never have pain again after surgery. The staf was very nice, I am very pleased and thankful with Dr. Downing. T. Dunstan,San Diego. Ca.