Dr. Joseph Downs is an internist in Valley, AL. He is skilled at treating & diagnosing a wide range of conditions & diseases in adult patients.
Yes, Dr. Joseph R. Downs is accepting new patients at this office.
(334) 756-3129
1 48th Street, Valley, AL 36854-3616
Dr. Joseph Downs graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1978.
Dr. Downs has one office in Alabama where he specializes in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Downs specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Downs also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
Dr. Downs is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Downs is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Downs, but only those who participate in Medicare.