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About Christopher L Downing, DO
Biography
Dr. Chris Downing is a graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA then went on to serve as a ship and staff surgeon in the US Navy until 2013 when he came to Southwest Virginia and began his private practice.
Dr. Downing specializes in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), using the state-of-the-art LINX device technology in the care of his patients.
Dr. Downing specializes in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), using the state-of-the-art LINX device technology in the care of his patients.
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Surgery
- Amputation
- Breast
- Colonoscopy
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hernia
- Hernia Repair
- Incision & Drainage
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- LINX Reflux Management System
- Liver biopsy
- Liver1
- Other General Surgery1
- Rectal/ Anal Surgeries
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Skin graft
- Spleen surgery
- Thyroid Surgery
Specialties
- General Surgery - Board Certified
Affiliations
- LewisGale Hospital - Pulaski
Clinic Website
Credentials and Education
Miami University of Ohio
Undergraduate Degree
1989
Community General Osteopathic Hospital
Internship
1997
Community General Osteopathic Hospital
Residency
2001
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School
1996