OSS

“When you see somebody come in with a major issue of pain that is affecting their lifestyle, it’s very satisfying to be able to change that. It’s easy to spend my time trying to help people remain active. I like to be active, and I find it difficult to see and hear stories of people who can’t be active.”

Dr. Downer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip and knee preservation surgery.

Dr. Downer enjoys seeing patients of all ages, but his special interest in joint preservation has led him to treat many younger patients with hip problems, such as hip dysplasia or hip impingement. One of only a few surgeons in the Pacific Northwest who performs hip arthroscopies for these issues, Dr. Downer has quickly become one of Seattle’s leading hip specialists.

In addition to joint preservation, Dr. Downer treats patients with more advanced complications. He performs over 250 hip replacements per year, primarily through the tissue sparing surgery approach.

Dr. Downer completed a medical degree and residency at Memorial University Medical School in Canada, and went on to complete a fellowship in pelvic osteotomies and complex joint reconstruction in Bern, Switzerland. Continuing education is important to Dr. Downer; in his spare time, he seeks out and visits other surgeons doing similar work all over the world. In addition to his medical training, Dr. Downer holds a Masters in Business Administration from INSEAD, one of Europe’s top business schools, and ranked 5th worldwide.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Downer enjoys spending time with his wife and 2-year old son. He also likes to kite surf, wind surf, and back country ski.