Dr. Kristopher Lee Downing MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
955 Lane Ave Suite 200 Chula Vista CA, 91914About
I strive for meticulousness and attention to detail in all of the general orthopedic and hand/upper extremity care I provide to patients. This has led to fantastic patient outcomes, even in the face o ...
Education and Training
University of California 2004
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty), Arthroscopic Surgery And More
- Chronic Pain
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Ganglion Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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