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Dr. Richard Downey, MD

Dr. Richard Downey, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Downey, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Muskegon, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 309 Muskegon, MI 49444
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Dr. Downey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downey

4.0
12 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Quintuple bypass in 2017
Dr. Downey saved my life 8 years ago. Since the surgery, I haven't even had a single chest pain.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis A – Feb 24, 2025
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Dumped me one day before surgery
One day before Open Heart surgery, after all the prep work was complete, Downey had his secretary call me on the phone to tell me the surgery was cancelled - no explanation, no advice, no nothing. IF this the measure of the man, I would say he is abject failure in life. Since he did not operate on me, I can not comment on his surgical skills . Probably just as well, as I found an excellent surgeon in Ann Arbor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Carl S – Jul 16, 2022
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Personal Care
Dr Downey and his team have taken great care of my father, getting him in for tests with some urgency, doing a TAVR procedure and then the follow-up care. It felt like we were part of his family the whole time. Highly recommend him for his expertise and care.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim z – Jun 05, 2022
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Highly recommend. Superb office staff combined with superb consultation by Dr. Downey even though surgery wasn’t necessary. He takes the time to throughly go over your exams, options and concerns. Great experience all around. Thank you so much!(:
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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VM – Apr 27, 2022
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I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr Downey and his staff. I had complications following surgery which were attended to in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone going through heart surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anne Fuller – Feb 13, 2022
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It's unfortunate that there aren't any negative stars. Dr. Downey would certainly merit them as far as I am concerned. Noticed his "good" reviews were a few years ago. Perhaps he is a skilled surgeon but he can make a mistake and would never admit to it and refused to speak to the family about the operation. He is a rude individual and cannot take the time to speak with anyone associated with the patient or their family.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ann Hargreaves – Mar 07, 2021
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Very poor follow-up.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 31, 2019
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This is hands down the absolutely most skillful, knowledgeable, professional, caring Dr. I have had the privilege of becoming one of his patients. He acted with a sense of urgency and kept me calm and steady but knowledgeable about the seriousness of my new heart issue, my first surgery and heart surgery at that, I was kept comfortable and informed, his staff was very kind and informative and my care was very personalized. I will always recommend this Dr. And his wonderful staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mark Meranda in Allendale, MI – May 24, 2017
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Very good Doctor. He's very Professional and knows what he's doing. Always caring for your we'll being and Nurses & staff very friendly as well. Honestly I didn't want to leave the hospital if it wasn't that I was tired from being in bed most of the time. Thank you Dr. Downey.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Maria in Ortiz – May 04, 2017
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Dr. Downey did a surgery recently on my aunt and it turned into a very lengthy, difficult surgery but he took all the extra time and energy to perform it to bring her through.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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Muskegon, MI – Jan 19, 2016
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Our group has been serving the needs of West Michigan patients for more than 55 years. The surgeons of WMCTS, with more than 150 years of combined experience, employ the latest and most comprehensive surgical approaches for the treatment of a variety...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Emory University|washington University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Mercy Health Physician Partners Cardiothoracic Surgery1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 309 Muskegon, MI 49444
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(231) 830-8643

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