Summary

Nancy Downs, MD, leads the https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/psych/clinic-based/Pages/college-mental-health.aspx at UC San Diego Health. The program addresses the unique mental health and psychiatric ...

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 41 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Nancy Swerdlow Downs has 2 locations

Ucsd Student Health Services

9500 Gilman DrLa Jolla, CA 92093
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Uc San Diego Health Psychiatry Hillcrest

350 Dickinson St Ste 3-325San Diego, CA 92103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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41 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Igbo Speaks English Speaks English
La Jolla , CAHermosa Beach , CALa Jolla , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Madonna University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nancy Swerdlow Downs

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nancy Swerdlow Downs has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nancy Swerdlow Downs has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Nancy Swerdlow Downs holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Downs' NPI number is 1871735324.

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Dr. Nancy Downs is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.
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Dr. Nancy Downs speaks English and Spanish.
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