Summary

Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. William Downey's practice. He treats aspiration, aspiration pneumonia, and cystitis, and performs remote patient monitoring. Dr. Downey also practices cardiology and vascular surgery, and has 30 years of experience. He completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital and earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Atrium Health Union and sees patients in Lincolnton and Charlotte, North Carolina. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Downey 4.6 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 30 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. William Edward Downey has 6 locations

Sanger Heart And Vascular Institute Lincolnton

447 McAlister Rd Ste 3200Lincolnton, NC 28092
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

Sanger Heart And Vascular Institute Electrophysiology Kenilworth

1237 Harding Pl Ste 4200Charlotte, NC 28204
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

Atrium Health Mercy

2001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207

Atrium Health Cleveland

201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150

Atrium Health Lincoln

433 Mcalister RdLincolnton, NC 28092

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Dr. William Edward Downey, MDDr. Dana Weisshaar, MDDr. Ellen Barbour PriceDr. Vasant Bharat Patel, MD
CardiologyCardiologyNurse PractitionerInterventional Cardiology
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4.6 
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4.5 
30 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Arabic, English
Lincolnton , NCCambridge , MACharlotte , NCShelby , NC
Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Edward Downey

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Edward Downey has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Edward Downey has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Angioplasty
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Carotid Artery Diseases (CAD)
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Unstable Angina
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. William Edward Downey holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham & Womens Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Downey's NPI number is 1063475226.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. William Downey accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. William Downey accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. William Downey affiliated with?
Dr. William Downey is affiliated with Atrium Health Union.
Does Dr. William Downey accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. William Downey has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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