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Ronald Downs, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgery

About

Biography

Ronald Downs, MD, FACS, is a plastic surgeon affiliated with Goshen Center for Cancer Care and Goshen Hospital. He specializes in plastic surgery (including breast reconstruction), as well as all other aspects of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Downs has three decades of experience in surgical and non-surgical solutions. His procedures range from the most complex to simple corrective treatment to repair and restore the patient's physical appearance and ability to function normally.

Dr. Downs is the founder of The Centre, P.C., located in Mishawaka, Ind., and is part of the organization’s surgical team. He also is an adjunct professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine in South Bend.

Outside his medical practice, Dr. Downs is an active member of his community and church. He enjoys lifting weights and playing golf. He is a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, despite the fact that he played football for the U.S. Naval Academy, Notre Dame’s fierce rival.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Downs believes a strong patient-physician relationship is at the heart of good health care. He is known for his caring and compassionate nature and his commitment to achieving the best results possible for each patient.

Clinical Interest & Research

  • Plastic surgery
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Cosmetic surgery
  • And all Non-Surgical Treatments

Education

Board Certified – Plastic Surgery

Education and training:

Doctor of Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara School of Medicine, Guadalajara, Mexico

Bachelor of Science
Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
Attended U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

Residency:

Plastic Surgery
Rush Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Memberships:
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Ohio Valley Plastic Surgery Society
Rush Surgical Society
Indiana State Medical Association

Locations

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