Orthopaedic Surgeon
David J. Downs, M.D.
A Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive fellowship and postdoctoral training, specializing in sports medicine and microsurgical techniques. Known for academic contributions, leadership roles, and dedicated community service, including medical missions. Adept in various orthopaedic procedures, with ongoing commitments as a high school football team physician.
Treatment Specialities
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Microsurgical Techniques
Internal Fixation of the Distal Humerus
Surgical Approach for Pisiform Excision in Pisotriquetral Arthritis
Education
Fellowship training, Kaiser Permanente Southern California Sports Medicine, Irvine, CA, August 2007—July 2008
Postdoctoral training and Orthopaedic resident, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, July 2003—June 2007
Certification of Microsurgical Techniques, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, 2004
Doctor of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, May 2002
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Concentration in Finance), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 1998
Awards & Achievements
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Jarrett Scholarship, Research Travel Award, Neufeld Society, 2006
Summa Cum Laude 1998, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo
Valedictorian College of Business, 1998
Delta Sigma Pi, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1998
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1997
Golden Key National Honor Society, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1997
Golden Key Annual Scholarship Award, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1997
Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1997
