Brian William Downs, MD

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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

4.9 148 Ratings 73 Comments
Listened to me	4.9
Cared about me	4.9
Clearly explained my problem or condition	4.9
Included me in decisions about my care	4.9

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Patient Comments

September 23, 2023 Dr. Downs previously operated on me in an emergency situation and I was very pleased with the care I received. I have developed another issue and trust him implicitly with my care again.
September 21, 2023 Dr. Downs was friendly, thorough, and actually listened to me. He seemed to care about me as an individual.
September 19, 2023 Dr. Downs is very professional and his best interest is in the well-being of the patient. He had the ability to explain things very well with knowledge and making things understandable for the patient to understand,. I would highly recommend him.
September 16, 2023 Dr. Downs is very easy to talk to and work with. He answers all questions fully and addresses any concerns. I'm very happy with the care he has provided and the outcome of my procedure.
September 4, 2023 He's terrific!!!
September 1, 2023 Excellent exam and analysis of problems with plans for follow up.
August 29, 2023 A knowledgeable, outstanding and talented physician! Very caring and compassionate in his connection with patients.
August 13, 2023 Dr Downs is THE GUY if You done right!
August 11, 2023 Very helpful explaining condition & options for treatment
August 9, 2023 From the first time I met Dr Downs I felt very safe in his care. He seemed very confident medically in resolving my situation. He always remained very professional and reassuring throughout the process and delivered great results.
August 8, 2023 He was friendly and personable, and took the time to explain my situation in detail. He explained the benefits as well as a drawback of the procedure. I feel that I can make an informed decision.
August 5, 2023 Great doctor! Took the time to look at my complicated situation and help me decide on the best course of action. Only care and concern was shown during my visit.
July 18, 2023 I highly recommend Dr. Downs! Explained everything. We felt we were in great hands! The staff was equally professional and caring.
July 18, 2023 Dr. Downs was extremely insightful, thoughtful, caring, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. I would highly recommend Dr. Downs to others who need medical services.
July 18, 2023 So very intelligent and caring.
July 7, 2023 Dr. Downs will take the time to answer any questions that I have.
July 7, 2023 Thanks for the wonderful experience that You and Your Team provided during the correction of my 23 year old nose breathing challenge, following a tank accident in the Marine Corps! It's really rare in this day and age when collectively we can say with enthusiasm that a person or institution met expectations...and even less common to experience situations that all needs and expectations were exceeded! You and Your Team did both and I truly am grateful for all that You have done for me! Semper Fidelis, Col K
June 27, 2023 Completely professional and listens to patients. Explains information clearly when questions are asked.
June 24, 2023 VERY CARING AND PROFESSIONAL ABOUT MY PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD I STILL HAVE A FEW MONTHS HEALING BUT I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT HIS OFFICE.
June 20, 2023 Great doctor. Well versed and very knowledgeable. Explains what is going on and what he intends to do. Had nose surgery and can't believe I didn't do it sooner. He gave me the ability to breath out of my right nostril again. He knows his profession well and I'd recommend him to anyone.
June 13, 2023 Dr. Downs is the best. I highly recommend him!
June 13, 2023 Dr. Downs quickly diagnosed the issue. Explained in detail what the issue was, how to fix it and any complications that could occur. Made me feel comfortable and I trust his expertise
June 3, 2023 Would highly recommend him.
May 31, 2023 Very caring and kind.
May 31, 2023 Listened to me. Knowledgeable. Clearly communicated treatment plan, and next steps. Addressed questions and concerns. Explained in clear language. Thorough examination with explanation.
May 31, 2023 Somewhat condescending in none verbal attitude.
May 31, 2023 Very professional and evident that his knowledge is extensive hope to work with team to have good outcomes and with client centered results with least risk of complications
May 27, 2023 HE IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT MY ISSUES AND WAS ABLE TO MAKE A POSITIVE DECISION ON TREATMENT.
May 24, 2023 Dr. Downs is super nice guy so far very pleased with the outcome of my surgery Would highly recommend him
May 18, 2023 Dr. Downs was very knowledgeable and he spent a lot of time with me examining my nose and explaining in depth how he could fix my issues. He is friendly, has great bedside manner, and is confident in his abilities but not arrogant. For the past couple of years, several doctors have dismissed me but Dr. Downs did not. He listened to me and made me feel like my problems were important.
May 16, 2023 Good doctor . I trust his work.
May 16, 2023 Dr.Downs is very caring, professional, polite, listens to my concerns, patient, overall a great doctor. An absolute God send.
May 16, 2023 Dr. Downs was very thorough in his assessment of my situation. He didn't always tell me what I wanted to hear but after his explanations I understood why the processes put in place had to be done before he would attempt surgery. He did this to ensure a successful surgery. I have not had my surgery yet but I feel confident in his ability to make the necessary corrections needed.
May 15, 2023 So appreciative of Dr. Downs! I was very worried about my procedure and what the results might look like. He explained exactly what he would be doing and what I could expect. I am beyond pleased with results at the 3 month mark and expect further improvement as I continue to heal.
May 10, 2023 Dr .Downs is an exceptional doctor. He took time when I first went in and told me what he thought needed to be done. Overall just an aswome doctor
May 10, 2023 Dr, Downs is the GREATEST!!!!
May 10, 2023 Honest. Sense of humor. Professional, very knowledgeable. Good listener. Straightforward
April 20, 2023 Dr. Downs comes across as very competent and capable in his field. He seems genuinely interested in his patients and takes time to listen and answer question. I feel very confident that I am receiving excellent care from him and his staff.
April 18, 2023 Dr. Downs did a great job explaining the procedure and making us comfortable.
April 4, 2023 He is very professional, caring, compassionate, takes the time to listen to your concerns, explains very clearly, answers your questions, great personality!
April 4, 2023 From reception to physician, all where great.
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.

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)

Facial Plastic Surgery - Clemmons, 2341 Lewisville-Clemmons Road - Google Maps

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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Brian William Downs, MD

Conditions and Treatments

Additional Languages Spoken

Wake Forest Baptist Physician - Brian Downs, MD

Conditions and Treatments

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Ratings and Reviews

4.9

Patient Comments

Locations

Facial Plastic Surgery - Clemmons

Credentials

Education

Residency

Fellowship

Board Certifications

Memberships

Positions

Insurance

Insurance Accepted

Key

Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022

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