Dr. Kristopher Downing

Chosen as one of San Diego's top three doctors in Hand Surgery.

Dr. Downing is known for his meticulousness, attention to detail, and compassionate approach. He’s known for thoroughly explaining complex conditions, ensuring patients are confident in their care. His dedication to successful outcomes, even in challenging cases, and staying current with advancements, firmly establish him as a highly trusted specialist in San Diego.

(858) 824-1703

5643 Copley Dr, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92111

www.upperextremityspecialists.com

Awards & Certifications:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Education & Training:

– University of California, Riverside, BS in Biomedical Sciences – 2001 – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), MD – 2004 – Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Surgical Internship – 2004–2005 – University of Pennsylvania Health System, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency – 2005–2009 – University of Southern California (USC), Fellowship in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery – 2009–2010

Why did we choose Dr. Kristopher Downing as one of our Top Doctors?

Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Kristopher Downing as a top hand surgeon in San Diego because of his elite training, double board certification, and careful approach. He earned his MD at UCLA and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He then finished a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery at USC. Dr. Downing is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Few hand surgeons bring this much focused training.

What we like most about Dr. Downing is his attention to detail. He takes time to explain complex conditions in plain terms, so patients feel confident about their care. That patience carries into his work on hard cases, where he stays focused on a good result. He also keeps up with new advances in his field. He practices with Ortho 1 Medical Group. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Kristopher Downing among the top three hand surgeons in San Diego.