I don't have enough amazing words to say about Dr. Downey. I came to him pregnant with my second, hoping for a VBAC. He is very matter-of-fact and practical during pregnancy and prenatal care. His office doesn't suggest excessive scans or testing that are not necessary for appropriate updates on baby's growth and development. I've always felt confident and comfortable under his care. I will say where he really shone was during delivery. My water broke but I was not in active labor so I was on the clock for a VBAC. He involved me in the decision-making process where he suggested a double balloon foley and Pitocin (miserable but effective), and he helped me achieve a VBAC with my giant baby boy, calmly managing several situations (including shoulder dystocia) that would qualify as obstetric emergencies. Once my son was delivered safely, he was cracking jokes right away and I thought all went by the book! It was only after speaking with my husband and my physician father-in-law (where he said "that is one amazing doctor if he made all of that seem normal!") that I realized his calm confidence, composure, and clinical decision-making had such an impact on the situation. We've since relocated about 4 hours away and I am pregnant with #3. As a testament to his skills and my level of belief and comfort in him, I've been traveling up to Dallas for prenatal visits. I have even considered inducing to be sure he delivers our next baby. Unfortunately we will have to look more locally, especially since it's #3, but I would go with Dr. Downey again in a heartbeat and trust him implicitly. You trust your OB with yours and your baby's life, and that is the case with Dr. Downey. read more

One of the front desk lady was so rude. She asked me for a pharmacy to send my prescription and I was telling her the information but she just interrupted me and said "I just need the phone number". She was so impatient and rude also in such a rush. Look like she wanted me to get away from her face ASAP. So sad that she hates what she's doing. So I just gave her phone number then left. BUT It's been a week, I went to my pharmacy twice and I still didn't get my prescription. No matter when I call them, they never pick up or just ask me to leave a message. I don't know what should I do now. Keep calling but the medical assistant is never online... read more

My wife heard about Dr. Downey from doing vbac research online. After having a c-section twice and one time the birth plan changed due to choleostacis Dr. Downey gave my wife the opportunity of a vbac with #3. He gave my wife the time she needed to progress. She originally wanted to go all natural, however after some time she wanted an epidural. Dr. Downey and his team were there for us step by step and we welcomed #3. Office staff were good. Nurses were great. I've had the opportunity to see two great vbac doctors in the DFW area. Personally, I prefer Dr. Downey and team. Professionalism, demeanor, care, knowledge, and instinct are in rare supply nowadays. Dr. Downey delivers. I end this by saying my wife had the baby, not me. However, I was by her side for everything. read more

Dr. Downey and his staff are awesome! I recently had my annual well-woman visit with Dr. Downey; I was impressed with his competence, knowledge and bedside manner. He didn't try to push birth control pills on me and was very easy-going and matter-of-fact. Everyone on his staff was sweet and polite. I've tried for years to find a OB/GYN who had the right mix of medical knowledge, good bedside manner and hands-off attitude, and have had particularly poor luck finding medical providers I like here in Dallas. But I definitely plan on seeing Dr. Downey again for my annual check-ups as well as for my OB when I plan on starting a family. read more

I am disappointed in this doctor. He was rated well so I thought that he would be fine as a prenatal doctor. I had been having GI issues and severe nightly pain since before the pregnancy, I brought them up to him, but would not tell me whether or not he would treat them and just glossed over the issue and moved on. It is true that he did sit down face to face to discuss things with me. I said that I did not want an ultrasound unless necessary, which I think is a pretty reasonable request. He told me that he thought the 2nd trimester morphology ultrasound was worth it, but seemed to respect my wishes although it did appear he thought they were baseless. There are many studies suggesting a risk of miscarriage and premature birth from ultrasound, although lots of physicians say it is completely safe. He did help me do dating for the pregnancy without ultrasound, but then he proceeded to give me a doppler ultrasound without my informed consent to read the heartbeat. I knew it was a small electronic machine and that ultrasound gel was used, but I obviously was not as educated as I thought I was. I don't feel like I had time to research and decide with my husband whether or not that was necessary. The doppler ultrasound is a stronger ultrasound, so we may have preferred the regular if we knew we had no choice. I am cancelling my next appointment with this doctor. I will be switching to a doctor who can respect my wishes and not perform procedures on me without my informed consent, especially unnecessary ones. If you want a natural birth and do not mind or would like ultrasounds, he may be the doctor for you. read more

The stress and adjustment of being surprisingly pregnant has been plenty. Then this office made it worse! I know to some this won't matter, yet to to understand by now I'm well into my second trimentster. An with my first child I had an OB right away. I was young I didn't make the choice of who. I was told. An it didn't go well. So I carefully chose this place myself. I made sure to call them & ask questions. I changed my insurance just so I could be seen there. I waited weeks for the change to be in place. Then was yanked around about if it would be months or weeks to get my first appointment. Then I was told to call back in a few days & I would get an app the following week. Finally I called for my app & instead of getting an appointment I was told the doctor has chosen not to see me. I understand that some times pregnancy is high risk & some doctors want you to go to other places. Yet my body had just had a hard time adjusting. I'm fine now. Just some allergies. I have a main doctor and a gastrologist to help with any thing else. An even if that's not a big deal to you. The office staff shouldn't have pulled me back & forth for a month or more. Then gotten my hopes up because they don't know how to keep notes. This whole thing had been completely more stressful than it needed to be. read more

My experience here was by far the worst. I've never had a dr who seemed like he didn't care. I asked to be off a few days early because I was having contractions and he tells me it's not a medical reason wow...I'm in pain and it's not a medical reason. Then I don't have my 6 week check up until after a few days after my 6 weeks and he only approves me before the 6 weeks so I'm short pay. But there office had no appointments available. He was very nonchalant like he didn't care at all. I would tell him I'm swollen and it hurts to move around and he didn't care. Worst bedside manner I have ever dealt with will never go back! read more

Dr. Downey is simply the best, very honest, knowledgeable, down to earth, very matter or fact. I delivered my 3rd child with him and I wish I had found him sooner. I had a vbac and everything went smooth. I can not express my gratitude and my love for this practice. His staff is always friendly and polite, wait time was always less than 10 min. I was interviewing one more doc for a vbac and thank the heavens the appt went very wrong at the other doc because I don't think my vbac would've been possible without dr. Downey! read more

Dr. Downey is the best of the best! He does not pressure you into anything, and is super attentive. His bedside manner is great! I am currently 35 weeks pregnant with my second child. After a HORRIBLE labor and delivery experience with my first baby (different doctor) I was super picky when choosing an OBGYN. I can only say that I wish I would have lived in this area while pregnant with my first. I would have loved for Dr. Downey to have been my doctor, and delivered her. He is also very natural friendly! He is wonderful for those mammas who want to take a more natural approach to childbirth. I highly recommend him to anybody who is looking. As my due date approaches, I can honestly say that I am not nervous. I feel so comfortable knowing my baby and I are in Dr. Downey's hands! read more

I can't believe there aren't more reviews for this doc. He is an absolutely wonderful obstetrician and a refreshing change from others in the profession. He was my OB when I was pregnant with my second child and I couldn't be have been happier with him. He respected all our wishes, was very hands-off while still defining his limits and constraints as a doctor. He was completely fine with me waiting until 42 weeks, and then during my induction, he didn't pressure me into any further interventions or set arbitrary time limits, but he did keep a close eye on the well being of my baby and I. He was comfortable with me having a doula and open to the stuff we wanted to try. He never threatened me with a C-section even after 36 hours of labor and I was finally able to give birth to my son vaginally as a result. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to any expectant mother, especially if she wanted to have her wishes respected, wanted to try for a low-intervention, natural-friendly birth (as much is possible within a medical establishment.) I can't say the same for all the nurses at Methodist Medical center (previously Richardson Regional) but couldn't be happier with my OB. read more

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!!! I am 14 weeks pregnant I went in for my second visit at 11 weeks and was having vaginal issues. I felt dry and uncomfortable down there and let them know and Dr Downey. He didn't even look at me and based me off of my very first visit a month prior and said my urine rest and pap came back perfectly fine there was nothing wrong with me. So I said okay 'trusting your doctor who would also be DELIVERING my child!' About a week and half went by and the pain wasn't getting any better lots of burning on the outside of my vagina and I had to go to the hospital since no one was open on a Sunday and no doctors will rush you in without an appointment. Got to the hospital and turns out I had a bladder infection and bacterial vaginosis!!!! I AM FURIOUS that this issue could have harmed my unborn child if I didn't take action and rush to get looked at. NOT TO MENTION FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST ARE TERRIBLE PEOPLE TO SPEAK WITH AND WORK WITH!!!!! I am trying to get my records transferred and they are mean and tell me they have 7 days and I specifically marked 2 days to send my papers because I have an appointment tomorrow to actually get everything looked at and fixed since not only did I get treated for those two issues but I found out I was allergic to the medicine! This office and dr are terrible!!! No one is polite and the dr doesn't take his time to answer your concerns or needs! Let alone tell alone give you a due date. So I'm still unsure when to possibly expect my baby sometime at the end of August maybe September. Thanks. I'd highly recommend Dr. Brought at Woman's Heath in Dallas. AMAZING and understand GREAT bed side manor. read more