Name: Dr. Michael Downing
Specialty: Family Medicine
Subspecialty: Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist
Qualification/Board Certification:board certification is not listed in the provided profile
Affiliation(s): Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center
Location: Bay Point, California
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Not clearly listed; online appointment booking is shown, so patients should confirm directly with the office
NPI Number: 1093137705
Source: Uploaded U.S. News doctor profile
About the Doctor
Dr. Michael Downing is a family medicine doctor who provides care for patients with routine medical needs, preventive health concerns, and chronic conditions. Family medicine physicians often serve as primary care providers, helping patients manage everyday health issues, long-term conditions, physical exams, vaccinations, and referrals to specialists when needed.
Dr. Downing practices in Bay Point, California, with Permanente Medical Group Inc. His profile highlights experience in family medicine and hospital medicine, along with care for ankle and foot injuries, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Key profile highlights include:
- 11 to 20 years of medical experience
- Family medicine and primary care focus
- Subspecialty in hospital medicine/hospitalist care
- Experience with ankle/foot injury, hypertension, and diabetes
- Affiliated with Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center
- 4.3 out of 5 patient rating listed on the profile
- English-speaking provider
Education & Training
Dr. Downing’s profile lists his medical school and licensure information.
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: Not listed in the provided profile
Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile
California Medical License: Active through 2027
Medical Conditions Treated
As a family medicine physician, Dr. Downing may treat a wide range of common adult and family health concerns. His profile specifically highlights ankle and foot injury, hypertension, and diabetes.
Common conditions treated may include:
- Ankle injury
- Foot injury
- High blood pressure
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Minor infections
- Respiratory infections
- Digestive concerns
- Preventive health concerns
- General wellness concerns
- Routine adult and family health issues
Medical Procedures Performed
Family medicine doctors usually provide non-surgical care, routine exams, preventive screenings, chronic disease monitoring, and basic in-office medical services. Dr. Downing may also refer patients to specialists when advanced testing, imaging, or specialized care is needed.
Common procedures and treatments may include:
- Annual physical exams
- Routine health checkups
- Preventive health screenings
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Diabetes monitoring
- Cholesterol screening
- Ankle and foot injury evaluation
- Vaccinations and immunizations
- Basic in-office testing
- Medication management
- Chronic disease follow-up
- General illness treatment
- Hospital follow-up care
- Specialist referrals
Services Offered
Dr. Downing provides family medicine and primary care services for patients who need regular medical support, preventive care, and help managing common or long-term health concerns. His care may include evaluating symptoms, reviewing medications, monitoring chronic conditions, coordinating care after hospital visits, and helping patients understand when specialist care is needed.
Services may include:
- Primary care visits
- Annual wellness exams
- Preventive care
- Routine physicals
- Hypertension management
- Diabetes care and monitoring
- Ankle and foot injury assessment
- Medication review and refills
- Vaccination services
- General illness visits
- Health risk assessment
- Lifestyle and wellness counseling
- Hospital medicine-related follow-up
- Referrals to specialists
- Long-term follow-up for ongoing medical conditions
Patients should contact the office directly to confirm current services, appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance participation.
Accepted Insurances
The provided profile lists the following accepted insurance plans:
- CA State Medicaid
- Contra Costa Health Plan
- Medicaid
Patients should confirm coverage directly with the doctor’s office and insurance provider before scheduling an appointment.
Practice Locations
Location 1 Address: 2311 Loveridge Rd, Bay Point, CA 94565
Practice Name: Permanente Medical Group Inc
Phone: (800) 495-8885
Location 2
No second office location is listed in the provided profile.
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Downing is affiliated with:
- Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Martinez, CA
- Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center, Vallejo, CA
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