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Dr. Christopher Downing, DO

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Christopher Downing, DO
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Dr. Christopher Downing, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Wytheville, VA.
Dr. Christopher Downing, DO
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Dr. Christopher Downing, DO

General Surgery* Age 57
Wytheville, VA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Christopher Downing, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Wytheville, VA.

About

Dr. Christopher Downing, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Wytheville, VA. They currently practice at Forest General Surgery and are affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski. Dr. Downing has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Downing received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Downing is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bowel Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Chest Tube Insertion
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Puncture Aspiration
Rectal Surgery
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginal Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Access Creation and Care
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Forest General Surgery
    1787 W LEE HWY, Wytheville, VA 24382

Patient Satisfaction

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3.0
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Mar 27, 2024
Dr. Downing was very knowledgeable about my condition and I was scheduled for surgery quickly and did not have to wait. Staff was pleasant and my appointment was quick.
— Mar 27, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Community General Osteopathic Hospital
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Community General Osteopathic Hospital
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Downing, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Downing's profile.

Dr. Christopher Downing, DO is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Downing, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

    2400 Lee Hwy N, Pulaski, VA