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Wake Forest Baptist Physician - Brian Downs, MD

Brian Downs, MD is an ear, nose and throat specialist at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He subspecializes in facial plastic surgery, this includes fields such as cosmetic facial surgery, facial trauma and facial reconstructive surgery.

Conditions and Treatments

Facelift
Cheek Rejuvenation
Reconstructive Surgery

BOTOX Cosmetic
Dermabrasion
Chemical Peels
Skin Cancer
Deviated Septum
Facial Paralysis

Liposuction
Laser Treatments
Kybella
Vascular Malformations
Facial Defects
Vascular Anomalies

PRP
Septoplasty
Soft Tissue Fillers
Ear Deformity
Facial Nerve Injuries

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Ratings and Reviews

4.9 83 Ratings 47 Comments
Listened to me	4.8
Cared about me	4.8
Clearly explained my problem or condition	4.9
Included me in decisions about my care	4.9

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Patient Comments

March 17, 2023 Over an hour waiting
March 16, 2023 Dr. Downs explained the procedure process so well that I, having no medical background, could understand.
March 16, 2023 Wonderful Dr. Let me know exactly what he was going to do & what to expect.
March 14, 2023 Dr Bryan Downs is a very professional and compassionate person. My blessings for him.
March 14, 2023 Dr. Downs was thorough and very knowledgeable. He knows what he is doing. Very friendly and answered any questions that I had. I'd recommend him as a doctor to anyone.
March 13, 2023 Dr. Downs is the best!
March 8, 2023 Dr. Downs made me very comfortable describing my upcoming surgery!
March 1, 2023 Dr Downs explained the entire procedure and post op complications very thoroughly. m His office staff were very helpful and patient when I asked for my records to send to the Insurance company. Everyone at the hospital was great went and got my wife who ended up ion another floor. Nurses on the unit were great, got me pain meds asap when I was due. Dr Downs is an amazing Dr and very talented in his procedure.
March 1, 2023 Dr. Downs ALWAYS takes time to explain EVERY concern I have! With excellent credentials, Dr. Down in very knowledgeable in his field and is always very patient when addressing my questions and concerns!! When I have had the occasion to call with questions, his secretary, Tammy is very kind and always helpful too!!!
February 27, 2023 He is the most caring and genuine Provider I have dealt with. You can tell he takes alot of pride in his work and it definitely shows. He is kind and consider and is most concerned that you are pleased. I cannot say enough good things about him.
February 26, 2023 Dr. Downs is hands down the best! He was super sweet and caring! He listened to me and took time to understand my issue, and I wanted further testing before any decisions made. This made me feel cared for and not just another patient
February 25, 2023 He is great. My daughter really ain't much for drs and she loves dr downs. We are always amazed with his work and he always knows what she needs next done to help her out on. We are greatly appreciative of dr downs and very pleased with his work
February 24, 2023 Results post surgery have been very good so far. My ability to breathe clearly is vastly improved.
February 16, 2023 I highly recommend Dr. Downs to anyone needing intricate nasal procedures.
February 16, 2023 He is a very nice guy and we finally got answers that we have been looking for to my daughter’s problem
February 12, 2023 Dr Downs was able to find my problem and was able to make corrections. Would recommend him to everyone. Very professional and knowledgeable and concerned about my problem.
February 11, 2023 I am highly impressed with the caring and compassion that Dr. Downs took with my elderly father who is extremely hard of hearing. I would recommend his services to anyone.
February 8, 2023 Real professional and explain the surgery well
February 3, 2023 I rated care at an 9 due to the fact I haven't had my surgery. The rate could increase with after surgery care.
February 1, 2023 Excellent physician, great bedside manners.
January 30, 2023 I am very thankful for Dr. Downs and his expertise during my recent surgery and treatment at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. I felt not only that the staff genuinely cared about my situation and success, but that I could feel confident that I was receiving the best care possible. Dr. Downs was very professional, compassionate and knowledgeable; he conveyed confidence and expertise which is much appreciated when one is facing a serious surgery.
January 29, 2023 Dr. Downs was Fabulous! I had some concerns about what might be happening with a previous cancer area and he truly eased my mind and took the time to explained his findings with me. I left his office feeling relieved!
January 28, 2023 Dr. Downs is a wonderful physician
January 20, 2023 Dr.Downs is a very caring and he excellent at what he does. I would recommend him to others .
January 10, 2023 I really appreciated the time he took with my father to explain everything/answer any questions. I am in the medical field and know this is the way a doctor should treat every patient.
January 10, 2023 I can't give a10 @ this time due to first time going & haven't had surgery yet.
January 9, 2023 Dr. Downs is very thorough & caring. He answered my questions completely & explained the surgical process to my best understanding. I would definitely recommend him to others.
December 11, 2022 Dr. Downs is pleasant, professional, and listened to my concerns. His technical work is very good.
November 21, 2022 I have been working with Dr. Downs over a year regarding my nasal issues. After pinpointing the exact problem, Dr. Downs set up a day in which to fix the problem. That required surgery (an in and out) outpatient surgery and two weeks later I??m back on my feet. Dr. Downs did a great job while making me feel so much better.
October 29, 2022 Good
October 28, 2022 Very respectful to his staff and a very pleasant calming personality and listened to me.
October 11, 2022 I highly recommend Dr Downs for anyone with septum perforation and/or valve collapse. Because he is so highly skilled in reconstructive surgery, his schedule is full but he??s worth waiting for. He??s personable, gentle, and generous with his time in evaluating a condition & answering questions.
September 4, 2022 Dr. Downs recommends surgery and explained clearly why it would be beneficial. He drew a diagram and seemed knowledgable and professional.
August 30, 2022 Dr. Down always listens to my concerns, always very attentive, answers my questions, and reassures me he will take care of my medical need regarding a perforated septum, which he has followed me for, 10 years for this condition. Never makes you feel rushed!
August 9, 2022 Dr Downs is a wonderful physician. He took time to listen and discuss things with me. He followed up as he said he would. I really loved Dr Downs he??s extremely professional and attentive.
July 13, 2022 Made me feel as if I was his only patient. Tremendous relief when he informed me I did not need any surgery on my eye. I have told all I have seen how wonderful the treatment is at atrium Health !
July 6, 2022 Amable y con excelente comunicaci??n
June 29, 2022 Very nice knowledgeable understanding caring Doctor Who was interested in fixing and caring for my needs and complications
June 7, 2022 Dr Downs is very thoughtful and skilled physician.
June 3, 2022 I was completely satisfied with the care and attention that Dr. Downs gave me during and after my surgery. I can breathe much better!
June 2, 2022 Dr. Downs was wonderful. He answered all questions and gave really well thought out explanations in discussing surgery for my nose.
May 26, 2022 He is very informative about the procedure and makes you feel like it will all be a breeze!
May 18, 2022 Very impressed with Dr Downs
May 13, 2022 Great doctor! Very friendly and seems really concerned about his patients.
April 30, 2022 Very professional, caring, kind, explains all procedures very well. Excellent care, listens well to questions asked, and answers very thoroughly. Great care from Dr. Downs and all his staff.
April 21, 2022 Dr Downs is an awesome surgeon and walked me through all the steps of the procedure multiple times. Excellent doctor.
April 13, 2022 Thus far I have been extremely satisfied and more than content with Dr. Downs. It obviously shows in the fact that I trust him enough to go through with the corrective sinus surgery. I feel he is more than competent to this procedure. His nurses also mentioned how good he his. This knowledge was comforting from them also.

Locations

Facial Plastic Surgery - Clemmons

at Medical Plaza - Clemmons

Address

2341 Lewisville-Clemmons Road

Clemmons, NC 27012

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Appointments

336-716-4000
336-713-3277 (FAX)

Credentials

Education

BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1994
MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000

Residency

Otolaryngology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 2005

Fellowship

Facial Plastic Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, 2006

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Memberships

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Recon.Surg.
American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Positions

Physician
Director for Residency Program, Otolaryngology
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology

Insurance

Insurance Accepted

This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.

Key

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022

AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)

AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations

BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations

BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)

CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations

CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations

HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations

UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

VA CCN: Accepted at all locations

WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations

WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

Key

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

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