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Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD

Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery*

Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD is an orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgery specialist in La Jolla, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

9834 Genesee Ave Ste 228 La Jolla, CA 92037
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Downing is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla La Jolla, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Downing specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Downing's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downing

3.7
30 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
27%
27%

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Intelligent, patient, and kind
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.
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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Mar 29, 2024
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Incredibly Talent Surgeon
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 ;-)
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 27, 2023
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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...
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ilan Awerbuch – Mar 31, 2021
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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.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nada Adjadj – Jul 24, 2020
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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.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Janice Nickett – May 27, 2020
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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.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Ken Purvis – Apr 10, 2020
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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 !!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jorge Calderon MD – Feb 23, 2020
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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.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ken Martin – Feb 10, 2020
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Commander in Chief Why would you waste your time with anyone else ! This cat is Top gun and knows his shi..... stuff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nelson – Sep 03, 2019
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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.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Teresa Alexander – Jul 22, 2019
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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.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Teresa Dunstan in San Diego, Ca – Mar 15, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

I strive for meticulousness and attention to detail in all of the general orthopedic and hand/upper extremity care I provide to patients. This has led to fantastic patient outcomes, even in the face of devastating injury and/or disease. I sub-specialize...read more

biography

I was born in San Jose, California. My family moved to Alabama while I was a young boy. When I was 17 years old, I moved back to California to attend undergraduate school at UCR then went to medical school at UCLA. I enjoyed music as a young man...read more
  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • University Of Southern California

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System

    Residency Hospital
  • Harbor-ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of California, Los Angeles

    Medical School
  • University Of California, Riverside

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

John H. Serocki MD APC9834 Genesee Ave Ste 228 La Jolla, CA 92037
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center751 Medical Center Ct Chula Vista, CA 91911
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Practice

Office5643 Copley Dr San Diego, CA 92111
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Practice

Ortho 1 Medical Group750 Medical Center Ct Ste 14 Chula Vista, CA 91911
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl
    Coronado, CA 92118

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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