Dr. Christopher P Dowd, DO

This is the best team of medical staff I have been around in a long time. I would love to have them around if I ever get sick again. Dr. Dowd and his staff took the time to make me feel like I was the only patient there. .I have always been able to talk to anyone in the office and get my problems resolved. Coming here is like dealing with trusted family. Would not consider changing practice.

When I first met Dr. Dowd a few years ago, my initial appointment lasted more then 2 hours! He was so thorough in learning as much as possible as to my medical issues and background. Believe me, I have numerous medical issues and Dr. Dowd has always demonstrated a courteous professional attitude during each and every appointment. His staff of nurses (esp. Ashley), and office manager ( Jennifer) are exceptional as well. Many medical practices these days, come off as being a "patient mill", limiting visits to 10-15 minutes and giving off the sense that they are more interested in generating profit rather than putting a greater emphasis on actual patient care. No so with Dr. Dowd and his associates. He takes the time to explain complex medical conditions so patients can understand them in lay terms. I feel truly grateful for the expert care and consideration I receive from Dr. Dowd.

He is a nice guy. His diagnostic skills are average and his medical knowledge is average. If you want your cholesterol checked he will fine tune that to the nth degree. However if you have a real internal medicine illness he just does not have the experience managing it as he is a concierge physician and has too few patients to obtain the experience needed to be one of the best physicians. I come to a physician to find out what is wrong with me and get me the best advice that I need. You just cannot get that from a physician with too few patients in the practice.

The entire Cornerstone staff goes above and beyond every single time - no matter my issues. Dr. Dowd is the most attentive, respectful, and dedicated doctor I have ever seen. He is never too busy for me and I can always expect a phone call back from him or his staff the same day. I love being a patient.

in the past several years, we have been to doctors and hospitals in many states and in range from Johns Hopkins to Obici...Dr Dowd is thorough, reads your history before he sees you, spends plenty of time with you, and seems to genuinely care. while I was skeptical of the concienge concept, after having a close relative in both a hospital and nursing home, I would pay twice as much to insure the doc treating my family not only knows our name but reads reports, will order followup testing, follows our case, and pays attention.. it is a system that works. highly recommend!!!!

Without question, Chris Dowd is one of the sharpest and brighest doctors in this area and Hampton Roads is blessed to have a physician of his caliber and competence. He is not only my doctor but he has also become a genuine friend who cares about my total health scenario and who I totally trust. His staff is extremely competent, caring, compassionate, and this whole group is the "total package" in individual health care!!!!

Dr. Chris Dowd is not only a well read up to date physican but very competant and skilled. He is a devoted family man who treats his patients with respect, dignity and compassion. He is very straight forward and honest in his opinions and care. He is a warm human being who is affable, caring and likeable. Outstanding Dr.

Never had to wait for an appointment, even if it was made less than an hour prior to the scheduled time. Every member of the staff is personable and knowledgeable about you. Highly recommended.

I am just over 60 and have had on-going health issues for the past 15 years. I have previously had a concierge doctor who was very good but does not even come close when measured with Dr. Chris. I NEED to have someone to call on who listens to and believes me. Chris has wisdom beyond his years and very good common sense. In my opinion, these are very, very, very important qualities in ALL people but especially important in someone who is overseeing my health. Chris measures above and beyond most of the doctors I have had in the past. Oh, and very often, I am met on arrival by one of his Staff. There is no wait time. How often have you experienced that???

If every Dr. was like Dr. Dowd there would be much less dissatisfaction with the medical profession. The staff is fantastic. The entire practice treats you like family. Joining Cornerstone Private Practice is a no-brainer. I strongly recommend you join before the word is out and their is no room for new patients.