Dr. James B Downey MD
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181 West Meadow Drive Vail CO, 81658About
Dr. James Downey is a general surgeon practicing in Vail, CO. Dr. Downey specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Downey provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1992
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