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Dr. William Downes, MD

Dr. William Downes, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. William Downes, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Sarasota, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239

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Dr. Downes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downes

4.8
5 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Being snowbirds from NJ, my husband had a medical emergency and had to go to SMH . We were fortunate enough to get Dr Downes. Emergency surgery was needed and he made certain all needed arrangements were made. We feel so blessed at his caring and expertise on my hubby’s behalf to get the needed surgery! His expertise in diagnosis gave my husband his mobility back! His genuine caring, compassion and accolades from other staff gave us great hope and did not disappoint!! Thank you Dr Downes! We are truly forever grateful! Your caring and concern will never be forgotten.
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
  • Long wait times
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Janet williams (for James) – Nov 28, 2022
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This is the most wonderful, smart, caring and compassionate doctor I have ever had. He took the time to really listen to what I had going on (which turned out to be very serious) and was determined to find answers and a solution. He never rushed me and explained things very clear. The first time I cried in front of him after having major surgery and having to come back to the ER several times because of pain and complications he looked more upset than I actually was because I was crying. ??
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
2 others found this helpful
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Molly Maeroff in Bradenton, FL – Dec 09, 2018
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Dr. William Downes, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Sarasota, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • Emergency Medicine

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Locations

Practice

Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota1700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239
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Practice

Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice2600 Laurel Rd E Nokomis, FL 34275
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Dwic of Tampa Bay Inc.22945 State Road 54 Lutz, FL 33549
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice

    2600 Laurel Rd E
    North Venice, FL 34275
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

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  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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