Dr. Elissa Marguerite Downs, MD

Dr. Elissa Downs is a gastroenterologist and pediatrician who has dedicated 15 years to caring for patients with digestive health concerns. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency training at the University of Minnesota Health Care System. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive digestive care for both children and adults.

Dr. Downs practices at several M Health Fairview locations, including Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, and the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She also sees patients at Valley Surgery Center in Hudson, Wisconsin. Her expertise focuses on helping patients with chronic constipation and changes in bowel habits. She performs upper GI endoscopy procedures to diagnose digestive conditions and utilizes pathology testing to ensure accurate treatment plans. Patients consistently rate Dr. Downs highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.