James R. Downey M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Men's healthcare
- Preventive medicine
- Prostate cancer care
- Sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening
- Urology
Locations
Languages
- English
About James R. Downey
James Downey, M.D., is a board certified urologist and chief of Urology at Northwest Hospital. He also leads Urology Northwest and offers services in the Swedish Hospital system.
Dr. Downey specializes in general urology with an emphasis on men’s health. He believes prevention is as important as treatment of disease. He sees his job as providing the guidance, the tools and a pathway for patients to achieve the best possible health. He encourages patients to fully participate in their own well-being.
Dr. Downey earned his M.D. from Tufts University. His major interests in urology include prostate cancer, stones, and men’s sexual health.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Downey enjoys boating, gardening, and travel.
Education and Training
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USAF Medical Center/Wilford HallResidency, 1993, Urology
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USAF Medical Center/Wilford HallResidency, 1985, Aerospace Medicine
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USAF Medical Center/Wilford HallInternship, 1984
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Tufts University School of MedicineMedical Education, 1983
Board Certifications
- Urology, 1995, American Board of Urology