Areas of expertise for Dr. Downs include colposcopy, pelvic surgery, and ovarian cancer. Dr. Downs is professionally affiliated with Fairview Northland Medical Center, Fairview Ridges Hospital, and Park Nicollet Clinic - Meadowbrook. Before completing his residency at Magee Women's Hospital, Dr. Downs attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Downs takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has received the following distinctions: "Best Doctors for Women" Minnesota Monthly Magazine; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor"; and Best Doctors in America.