Daniel Brereton, DO, and Kristopher Downing, MD, of Upper Extremity Specialists of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in Chula Vista and La Jolla, CA, and their hospital staff, office, and surgery center. As a team, these providers offer advanced nonsurgical and surgical treatments for the upper extremities, including the shoulders, hands, elbows, and wrists. Also, Dr. Downing and Dr. Brereton offer general orthopedic care, with a special focus on orthopedic care of the upper extremity. To find out more about Upper Extremity Specialists, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kristopher I. Downing today through mobile or use the online booking tool.
Meet Dr. Downing
Dr. Downing, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in both hand and orthopedic surgery. He is a fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and currently an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Downing is also the founding member of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group.
Dr. Downing is an on-staff with several hospitals within Prime Healthcare, Ri-City, Scripps, and Sharp health systems, serving on both an outpatient and inpatient basis. He offers urgent, elective, and emergent general orthopedic conditions in the upper extremities. In addition to his unique qualifications, Dr. Downing is a meticulous, kind, and patient-centric surgeon. His vast knowledge, experience, training, and compassionate approach to his patients help him administer the highest possible care level.
At Upper Extremity Specialists, Dr. Downing spends ample time with every patient, discussing various available treatment options and questions about the general health to ensure he understands their unique needs and goals. To cater to the needs of California’s diversified community, Dr. Downing and his team are fluent in both English and Spanish.
While not at one of the Upper Extremity Specialists’ offices, Dr. Downing loves spending time with his family. He welcomes patients of all ages, ranging from adolescents to seniors at the practice. In case you have any queries or concerns about Dr. Downing, he’s always available to respond.
Services
Dr. Downing and the Upper Extremity Specialists team offer diagnoses and treatments for an extensive range of upper extremity trauma, diseases, and injuries. They provide individualized, professional healthcare services, including reparative orthopedics, conservative, noninvasive orthopedics, and meticulous orthopedic surgeries. Surgery is only reserved for those patients who have failed to find relief in noninvasive treatments, or surgery was the most suitable option.
Dr. Downing also specializes in sports medicine diagnosis and treatments for athletes of all capabilities, ranging from professionals to amateurs. He partners with patients to ensure they recover safely and quickly and offer them guidelines on protecting themselves against other future injuries. Upper Extremity Specialists allows most major insurance plans. Furthermore, they offer flexible payment terms to ensure care is available for all.
Reviews
Upper Extremity Specialists value and appreciate patients’ reviews. To date, they boast a 5 out of 5 stars rating based on 22 collected reviews. Check out more patient testimonials on the facility’s website.
In conclusion, Dr. Downing and the orthopedic specialists at Upper Extremity Specialists offer a wide range of the most advanced invasive and noninvasive treatments for upper extremities, like the elbows, hands, and shoulders. To get started, schedule an appointment today by calling the office near you or book online.
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