Summary

Dr. John Downs is an internal medicine physician with a specialty in oncology who has dedicated 45 years to caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Maryland Medical System. His extensive experience spans nearly five decades of treating complex medical conditions. Dr. Downs is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Downs practices at multiple locations throughout Maryland, including Westminster and Baltimore, and maintains hospital affiliations with Carroll Hospital Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as iron deficiency anemia and various forms of breast cancer, including advanced and recurring cases. His expertise includes performing complete blood counts and white blood cell differential tests to diagnose blood-related conditions. He also provides infusion therapy treatments for cancer patients. Patients have given Dr. Downs an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 45 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Maryland Medical System
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Christopher Downs has 4 locations

William E Kahlert Regional Cancer Center

291 Stoner AveWestminster, MD 21157
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore

2401 W Belvedere AveBaltimore, MD 21215

Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital

5601 Loch Raven BlvdBaltimore, MD 21239

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, Spanish, Haitian Creole Speaks English Speaks English, Russian
Westminster , MDGlen Mills , PABaltimore , MDBaltimore , MD
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine Med School: Pontificia Univ Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm) Fac De Cien De La Salud Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Christopher Downs

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Partners
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Christopher Downs has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Christopher Downs has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Anemia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Maryland Medical System

Medical School

Suny Upstate Medical University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. John Downs accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Downs accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. John Downs speak?
Dr. John Downs speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. John Downs accepting new patients?
Dr. John Downs is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. John Downs's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Downs affiliated with?
Dr. John Downs is affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center.
Does Dr. John Downs accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. John Downs has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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