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Dr. Daniel Downs, MD

Dr. Daniel Downs, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Downs, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Flagstaff, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

1300 N Rim Dr Ste B Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Telehealth available
(928) 556-9200

Dr. Downs is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Downs specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Downs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downs

4.1

47 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Teresa D. – Jan 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dante – Nov 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 28, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy Lango – Oct 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Tina J in Cottonwood, AZ – Jul 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Allen K – Jul 05, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dylan Howard in Flagstaff, AZ – Feb 24, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Karen Sabo in Flagstaff AZ – Feb 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Daniel Downs, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Flagstaff, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • St. Olaf College In Northfield Minnesota

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Minnesota Hospital & Clinic

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Downs is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Northern Arizona Ear Nose and Throat PC1300 N Rim Dr Ste B Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    1

    Practice

    Flagstaff Medical Center1200 N Beaver St Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    2

    Practice

    Forest Canyon Endoscopy & Surgery Center PC560 N Switzer Canyon Dr Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    3

    Practice

    Valley Ent. PC9097 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 200 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Flagstaff Medical Center

      1200 N Beaver St
      Flagstaff, AZ 86001
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Verde Valley Medical Center

      269 S Candy Ln
      Cottonwood, AZ 86326
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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