Philip R. Downer's Online Review Report Card

I had a hip replacement by Dr Downer in November- my first major surgery. I am an RN and have worked in several large healthcare systems in the Puget Sound. Dr. Downer was excellent and the entire process, team and experience was superb. His team, from office through Swedish Ballard, clearly enjoys their work, they work as a collaborative team and the care was exceptional. What a pleasure to experience health care as it was originally intended- smooth, efficient, caring, responsive, effective. Thank you for the great outcome.

I had a hip replacement by Dr Downer in November- my first major surgery. I am an RN and have worked in several large healthcare systems in the Puget Sound. Dr. Downer was excellent and the entire process, team and experience was superb. His team, from office through Swedish Ballard, clearly enjoys their work, they work as a collaborative team and the care was exceptional. What a pleasure to experience health care as it was originally intended- smooth, efficient, caring, responsive, effective. Thank you for the great outcome.

I had a hip replacement by Dr Downer in November- my first major surgery. I am an RN and have worked in several large healthcare systems in the Puget Sound. Dr. Downer was excellent and the entire process, team and experience was superb. His team, from office through Swedish Ballard, clearly enjoys their work, they work as a collaborative team and the care was exceptional. What a pleasure to experience health care as it was originally intended- smooth, efficient, caring, responsive, effective. Thank you for the great outcome.

Dr. Downer stated he couldn’t read my MRI results because it was blurry but that because I wasn’t screaming in pain that I was fine and just needed a physiatrist. I’ve since gotten imagine redone and went to a different ortho who confirmed my labrum in my hip is torn and needs PRP. SO. unless you’re over dramatic about pain, seek help elsewhere. Homie was about to let me completely destroy my hip beyond repair even after explaining a condition I have where I perceive pain differently. Whack.

I had been to other doctors regarding my hip problems and they never seemed to be able to help me. When I saw Dr. Downer he knew right away what needed to be done to fix the problem. I then had surgery to fix my hip and have been doing great. I recommend anyone with a joint problem go to Dr. Downer.

I had been to other doctors regarding my hip problems and they never seemed to be able to help me. When I saw Dr. Downer he knew right away what needed to be done to fix the problem. I then had surgery to fix my hip and have been doing great. I recommend anyone with a joint problem go to Dr. Downer.

I had been to other doctors regarding my hip problems and they never seemed to be able to help me. When I saw Dr. Downer he knew right away what needed to be done to fix the problem. I then had surgery to fix my hip and have been doing great. I recommend anyone with a joint problem go to Dr. Downer.

I highly recommend this office and Dr. Downer. I had surgery on my left hip 5 years ago with a different surgeon and I've never felt "quite right." Ultimately, the pain was impacting my sleep and daily activities. I'm young(er) and active, I was missing my trail running and discouraged that I was limping when I walked. I am 6-weeks post-op and my hip feels amazing! I forgot what it felt like to not have hip pain all day. I have no pain at night, a normal gait, normal range of motion, and have bounced back from surgery MUCH quicker than I anticipated. Dr. Downer was clear and upfront about expectations going in to surgery, especially considering I had a previous operation. He is kind and encouraging. I am fortunate I found OSS. Thank you, Dr. Downer!

Dr. Downer is an excellent surgeon! My hip is like brand new. I had my first hip replaced by a highly rated surgeon who uses the posterior approach before I knew about Dr. Downer. I am so sorry I didn't have Dr. Downer do my first hip replacement because I've had all sorts of problems with that hip. But the hip that Dr. Downer replaced is great. My leg is strong, my balance is good and I couldn't be happier with that hip. I had a few normal, but somewhat rare, complications in the first few weeks of recovery, but I don't think they had anything to do with Dr. Downer and they disappeared after the first month. Dr. Downer is THE surgeon for anterior hip replacement. He is highly skilled and I highly recommend him.

Dr. Downer is an excellent surgeon! My hip is like brand new. I had my first hip replaced by a highly rated surgeon who uses the posterior approach before I knew about Dr. Downer. I am so sorry I didn't have Dr. Downer do my first hip replacement because I've had all sorts of problems with that hip. But the hip that Dr. Downer replaced is great. My leg is strong, my balance is good and I couldn't be happier with that hip. I had a few normal, but somewhat rare, complications in the first few weeks of recovery, but I don't think they had anything to do with Dr. Downer and they disappeared after the first month. Dr. Downer is THE surgeon for anterior hip replacement. He is highly skilled and I highly recommend him.

Dr. Downer is an excellent surgeon! My hip is like brand new. I had my first hip replaced by a highly rated surgeon who uses the posterior approach before I knew about Dr. Downer. I am so sorry I didn't have Dr. Downer do my first hip replacement because I've had all sorts of problems with that hip. But the hip that Dr. Downer replaced is great. My leg is strong, my balance is good and I couldn't be happier with that hip. I had a few normal, but somewhat rare, complications in the first few weeks of recovery, but I don't think they had anything to do with Dr. Downer and they disappeared after the first month. Dr. Downer is THE surgeon for anterior hip replacement. He is highly skilled and I highly recommend him.

I cannot say enough about Dr. Downer and his team. I had my left hip replaced 3 months ago. The surgery itself and the recovery were absolutely amazing. I had NO PAIN - not even from the surgery. Dr. Downer has such a wonderful demeanor. He truly cares and has a wonderful way of putting you at ease. After my surgery I used a walker for 5 days, graduated to a cane for 2 weeks and then walked on my own with no problems. It was SUCH a quick and easy recovery. I highly recommend him! And his team is fabulous too! When you visit their office you barely even feel like you're at the doctor. They make you feel right at home. THANK YOU!!!

I cannot say enough about Dr. Downer and his team. I had my left hip replaced 3 months ago. The surgery itself and the recovery were absolutely amazing. I had NO PAIN - not even from the surgery. Dr. Downer has such a wonderful demeanor. He truly cares and has a wonderful way of putting you at ease. After my surgery I used a walker for 5 days, graduated to a cane for 2 weeks and then walked on my own with no problems. It was SUCH a quick and easy recovery. I highly recommend him! And his team is fabulous too! When you visit their office you barely even feel like you're at the doctor. They make you feel right at home. THANK YOU!!!

I cannot say enough about Dr. Downer and his team. I had my left hip replaced 3 months ago. The surgery itself and the recovery were absolutely amazing. I had NO PAIN - not even from the surgery. Dr. Downer has such a wonderful demeanor. He truly cares and has a wonderful way of putting you at ease. After my surgery I used a walker for 5 days, graduated to a cane for 2 weeks and then walked on my own with no problems. It was SUCH a quick and easy recovery. I highly recommend him! And his team is fabulous too! When you visit their office you barely even feel like you're at the doctor. They make you feel right at home. THANK YOU!!!

I had my hip replaced in 2006 by Dr Downer. I was referred by my rheumatologist, Dr Julie Carkin. I chose Dr Downer because he was one of the first surgeons to do the anterior incision. I was amazed at the lack of pain I had with this surgery. I’ve walked 3 miles a day on this hip, ride by bike(crashed on my bike). I will always go to Dr D as I don’t trust anyone else to do hip replacement.

Anything hip related that you have Dr. Downer is the guy to see! I had a more rarer surgery performed on my hip by Dr. Downer known as a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). This surgery is very is very very in depth and major. With this surgery you have to stay in the hospital for a few days after surgery. Dr. Downer visited me every day to check in and see how I was doing. He is a very likable person who is also very professional. He is always willing to answer any questions you may have and answers them until your questions are answered. After my surgery I was very down and wondering how I was going to get through this. Dr. Downer eased my mind and ensured me that things can only get better from here. Dr. Downer is very skilled and knowledgeable about his profession, and anyone can tell you that just by having a conversation with him. Dr. Downer is the only one I would ever trust to operate on my hip again, but I can’t imagine that being the case because he did so well the first time!

Anything hip related that you have Dr. Downer is the guy to see! I had a more rarer surgery performed on my hip by Dr. Downer known as a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). This surgery is very is very very in depth and major. With this surgery you have to stay in the hospital for a few days after surgery. Dr. Downer visited me every day to check in and see how I was doing. He is a very likable person who is also very professional. He is always willing to answer any questions you may have and answers them until your questions are answered. After my surgery I was very down and wondering how I was going to get through this. Dr. Downer eased my mind and ensured me that things can only get better from here. Dr. Downer is very skilled and knowledgeable about his profession, and anyone can tell you that just by having a conversation with him. Dr. Downer is the only one I would ever trust to operate on my hip again, but I can’t imagine that being the case because he did so well the first time!

Dr. Downer has replaced both of my hips. He is professional, easy to talk to and the best surgeon in Washington doing the anterior procedure. Highly recommended.

Dr. Downer has performed hip repairs on both of my hips for hip impingement and labral tears within ten years of each other. I couldn't find someone locally who had the skill of Dr. Downer so I traveled back to Seattle to have Dr. Downer complete my second hip procedure. He and the staff did a tremendous job on both procedures and he was always a pleasure to speak with. His easy going nature and explanations put me at ease before and after the procedures. I highly recommend Dr. Downer.

Dr. Downer has performed hip repairs on both of my hips for hip impingement and labral tears within ten years of each other. I couldn't find someone locally who had the skill of Dr. Downer so I traveled back to Seattle to have Dr. Downer complete my second hip procedure. He and the staff did a tremendous job on both procedures and he was always a pleasure to speak with. His easy going nature and explanations put me at ease before and after the procedures. I highly recommend Dr. Downer.