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Dr. Downer is one of Seattle’s leading hip specialists. He enjoys seeing patients of all ages, but his special interest in joint preservation has led him to treat many younger patients with hip problems. Click on the below links to know more about his services.

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AboutPhil Downer, M.D. Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Phil Downer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip preservation surgery. Dr. Downer enjoys seeing patients of all ages, but his special interest in joint preservation has led him to treat many younger patients with hip problems, such as hip dysplasia or hip impingement.

Phil Downer, M.d. Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Frequently Asked QuestionsHip Arthritis and Hip Replacement Surgery

  • What is
    hip arthritis?

    Hip arthritis is a common cause of hip pain. Affecting more and more people daily, hip arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in North America.

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  • What is
    hip arthroscopy?

    Hip arthroscopy is a procedure where the hip joint is visualized using small instruments that require a very small incision to insert. The instruments enable visualization of the joint and certain interventions such

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  • How does hip
    replacement work?

    Hip replacement removes and replaces the ball and socket of the native joint. The artificial parts work the same as the native joint components. The capsule, ligaments,

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Patient Reviews

  • I am from Spokane, Washington. I have been through several hip surgeons in Spokane. Severely disappointed. I met with Dr Phil Downer on the 1st of November 2019. After speaking with him he is a grade A doctor. And he is willing to take on the difficulties repairing my severely injured hip. I am real...
    Jason M.
  • I had previously seen around 8 surgeons for my hip surgery and told no and to wait till my late 30's. I even explained that the surgeon Dr. Oneill that put me in a cast at 10yo said it must be done at 26. Anyways, I walked in and was brought to do xrays within a couple minutes. Dr. Downer walked in...
    Jonathan S.
  • I had my hip replaced in 2006 by Dr Downer. I was referred by my rheumatologist, Dr Julie Carkin. I chose Dr Downer because he was one of the first surgeons to do the anterior incision. I was amazed at the lack of pain I had with this surgery. I’ve walked 3 miles a day on this hip, ride by bike(c...
    Lucinda D.

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