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Dr. David J. Downs, MD

(David J. Downs, MD)

(45 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine

Professional interests include: elbow problems, musculoskeletal problems, rotator cuff repair, and more.

680 Langsdorf Drive Suite 103
Fullerton, CA 92831

(714) 879-0050

Dr. David J. Downs, MD is an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. David J. Downs, MD is affiliated with UCI Health and Fullerton Orthopedic Surgery.

Office Locations

680 Langsdorf Drive Suite 103
Fullerton, CA 92831

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16611 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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Some issues Dr. David J. Downs, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

X-rays

By Affordability:

spine imaging

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. David J. Downs, MD performed more knee X-ray, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for spine imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	354
doctor visit	666
injections	354
musculoskeletal imaging	132
pelvic imaging	28
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	178

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	353
doctor visit	637
injections	353
musculoskeletal imaging	138
pelvic imaging	25
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	185

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	44
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	289
doctor visit	576
injections	289
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	136
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	184

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	49
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	309
doctor visit	622
injections	309
musculoskeletal imaging	134
pelvic imaging	30
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	191

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	114
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	226
doctor visit	474
injections	226
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	89
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	22
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	118

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	43
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	174
doctor visit	384
injections	174
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	110
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	15
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	134

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	29
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
doctor visit	517
injections	206
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	229
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	263

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	49
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	252
doctor visit	466
injections	252
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	119
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	131

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	37
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	191
doctor visit	421
injections	191
musculoskeletal imaging	129
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	144

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	28
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	177
doctor visit	496
injections	177
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	204
reconstructive surgery	21
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	239

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	37
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	358
doctor visit	694
injections	358
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	26
musculoskeletal imaging	282
reconstructive surgery	26
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	306

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	49
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Downs, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	262
doctor visit	541
injections	262
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	154
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	17
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	188

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD.

**Gender**
Female	180
Male	113

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	225
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	43
75 to 84	94
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	133

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Downs, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David J. Downs, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. David J. Downs, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David J. Downs, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCI Health

Fullerton Orthopedic Surgery

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David J. Downs, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 45 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David J. Downs, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David J. Downs, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,141 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $1,151	ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS REVERS TOTAL SHOULDER MODULAR GLENOID SYSTEMS $100	$3,890
Empire Medical, Inc	$4,612 $4,612
SportsTek Medical, Inc	$2,399 $2,399
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,359 Hip $771	Ortho-Hips $188	ATTUNE $104	Ortho-Knee $98	Orthopaedics $98	Other $100
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$1,014 Exparel $1,014
Other	$1,592 Osteogenesis Stimulators $220	CARTICEL $187	OFIRMEV $121	PROCLAIM $103	VIMOVO $83	Other $877

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,810
Travel and Lodging	$5,698
Food and Beverage	$3,608
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,000

Biography

Dr. David Downs is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He works in Fullerton, CA and Yorba Linda, CA. These areas are among Dr. Downs's clinical interests: meniscus repair, knee replacement, and ACL reconstruction. He is professionally affiliated with UCI Health. After completing medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, he performed his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Downs has received the following distinction: Southern California Rising Stars.