About the Doctor

Dr. Michael Downing is an experienced family medicine physician based in Bay Point, California, with between 11 and 20 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and provides comprehensive primary healthcare services for patients of all ages. Dr. Downing is affiliated with Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center.

He specializes in family medicine and hospital medicine, offering preventive care, chronic disease management, routine wellness services, and treatment for common acute and long-term medical conditions. Dr. Downing has expertise in managing hypertension, diabetes, and ankle or foot injuries. Patients frequently describe him as knowledgeable, empathetic, and skilled at addressing healthcare concerns while providing compassionate and patient-focused care.

Highlights:

• 11–20 years of experience in Family Medicine
• Expertise in hypertension, diabetes, and injury care
• Affiliated with respected California healthcare institutions
• Provides preventive and chronic disease management services
• Experienced in hospital-based and primary care medicine
• Highly rated for competence and patient communication

Education & Training

Medical School: 

• Albany Medical College

Residency: 

• Residency information not specified publicly

Fellowship/Additional Training: 

• Specialized clinical experience in Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist care
• Extensive experience in primary and preventive healthcare

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Michael Downing treats a broad range of medical conditions affecting children, adults, and elderly patients.

Common Conditions Treated:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Diabetes mellitus
• High cholesterol
• Ankle injuries
• Foot injuries
• Acute illnesses and infections
• Allergies
• Chronic disease management
• Preventive health concerns
• Minor injuries and urgent medical issues
• General adult and family healthcare conditions

Detailed Care Approach

Dr. Downing focuses on preventive medicine and personalized patient care. He works closely with patients to manage chronic conditions, improve long-term wellness, and provide early intervention for health concerns. His patient-centered approach emphasizes communication, education, and collaborative healthcare planning.

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Downing provides a variety of family medicine and preventive healthcare services designed to support long-term patient wellness.

Procedures & Treatments: 

• Annual physical examinations
• Preventive health screenings
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Diabetes evaluations and management
• Vaccinations and immunizations
• Routine wellness visits
• Minor injury evaluations
• In-office medical assessments
• Medication management
• Health counseling and lifestyle guidance
• Hospital-based patient care
• Chronic disease follow-up care

Services Offered

Dr. Michael Downing offers comprehensive primary healthcare services for individuals and families. His practice emphasizes preventive medicine, chronic disease management, patient education, and personalized treatment planning.

Services Include:

• Family and primary care services
• Preventive wellness examinations
• Chronic disease management
• Hypertension and diabetes care
• Routine health screenings
• Vaccination services
• Minor illness and injury treatment
• Medication management
• Hospital medicine services
• Health education and counseling
• Long-term wellness planning
• Coordination of specialist referrals when needed

Patient-Focused Care

Patients appreciate Dr. Downing’s empathetic and knowledgeable approach to healthcare. He is recognized for listening carefully to patient concerns, explaining treatment options clearly, and helping patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their medical care.

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Michael Downing accepts select insurance plans. Patients should contact the office directly to confirm current insurance participation and coverage details.

Accepted Insurance Providers:

• California State Medicaid
• Contra Costa Health Plan
• Medicaid Plans

Practice Locations

Permanente Medical Group Inc

Address:
2311 Loveridge Rd, Bay Point, CA 94565

Phone:
(800) 495-8885

Hospital Affiliations

• Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
• Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center

Patient Experience & Recognition

Dr. Michael Downing maintains a positive patient satisfaction rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on patient reviews.

Patient Feedback Highlights:

• Recognized for professionalism and medical knowledge
• Patients appreciate his empathy and communication skills
• Known for addressing patient concerns thoroughly
• Provides supportive and patient-centered care
• Highly regarded for problem-solving and healthcare guidance

Patients frequently report feeling confident in Dr. Downing’s expertise and appreciate his thoughtful and compassionate approach to family medicine.