Peter Stuart Downey, MD

Dr. Peter Downey specializes in surgery with advanced training in cardiac and aortic procedures. They earned their medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and completed an extensive fellowship in cardiac surgery with a focus on aortic surgery and transplantation at Duke University Medical Center in 2020. Their comprehensive training also includes residencies in critical care medicine, general surgery, and thoracic surgery at prestigious institutions including New York Presbyterian Hospital and UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. With 16 years of experience, Dr. Downey brings significant expertise to complex cardiovascular cases.

Dr. Downey practices at the Cardiovascular Center in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in treating conditions such as aortic valve disease, coronary artery blockages, and aortic dissections. Their surgical expertise includes performing coronary artery bypass grafts, minimally-invasive heart procedures, and off-pump bypass …operations. These advanced techniques allow patients to benefit from precise surgical care while often experiencing shorter recovery times compared to traditional approaches.