He’s a joke of a doctor. He just does injections without a proper evaluation. He’s not a real pain doctor who offers comprehensive care. Go see someone else who actually cares about you. His arrogance is insufferable.

Submitted Aug. 15, 2022

Very good doctor, knows what he is talking about and actually cares about his patients needs. His staff is lovely and very respectful and sweet. Would recommend him to everybody!

Submitted Sept. 21, 2018

Dr. Downey takes time with his patients and explains where my pain is coming from and how he can help me.

Submitted Sept. 20, 2018

Dr. Mark J. Downey is a excellent doctor I trust completely. I have had back and neck nerve blocks and he will ask you where the area hurts worst and he listens and cares for his patients.

Submitted Jan. 13, 2018

Very rude and unprofessional. Would not recommend this Doctor to anyone

Submitted Aug. 11, 2016

Dr Downey is the best! I've had nerve blocks from several others & not only is he very good at what he does, he is one of the most caring & compassionate physicians I've ever met. Pertaining to other reviews that made it sound bad that all he does is injections, that is his expertise & that is what he does, so don't get upset because this is his subspecialty. Also, the reason why it takes awhile to get an appt. or that you may have to wait once you're there is because he is very popular with his patients & he takes time with each patient . Isn't that what you want? If you don't want to wait, then you may not be seeing a very caring provider, so you may want to look at it that way. My mom & I have both been patients of Dr. Downey's for 7 years & we can't say enough great things about him. We absolutely love him! My only negative is that sometimes, the front desk workers aren't the most friendly.

Submitted May 11, 2015

Had great service over 10 nerve blocks and epidurals. However the recent one was very rushed and unnerving. IV, BP, were done by nurse stooping on floor while anesthesiologist was questioning me. Patients were rushed to chairs outside door to treatment room where I could seen patient on table. doctor wasn't wanting to answer question and I was put under. Immediately upon waking patients were offered juice and crackers, told to sit in hallway and wait for family to come get them. No one reported to family member about results nor to me. I had to finally ask about follow-up care and I was handed a paper with not a word. This was very unlike the care taken on previous visits. I was told I had another's problem, but then why did pain get more than 50% better? I Wanted to explain why I had pain in an additional area (fall that day in their office) but I was hurriedly put to sleep. They were the ones who explained the problem prior and said an epidural was due. This was a horrible Rush, impersonal visit. When I asked a question after the procedure I was told to ask the doctor but neither of us saw him again. This is not at all what I had experienced before. Another thing, they only had one record available and that was not from the last done by the doctor. He seemed irritated that I didn't fit into a pre-formed slot. Is this the way it will be in the future? Then I will go elsewhere.

Submitted Feb. 18, 2015

Wonderfull experience. Everyone knowledgeable and courteous. Was in and out of office within 1 hr. Will definitly use again.

Submitted Jan. 29, 2014

Sticks a needle in you and that's about it. If you call his office/staff multiple times in excruciating pain asking for advice or help (NOT meds, god forbid) you won't ever get a response, literally. He will never be on time for any blocks, not even to save his life. Plan ahead for him being at least an hr late for anything you schedule with him. Sure, he's very knowledgeable about his field, and, well, that's really the only good thing to say. Find somebody else.

Submitted Oct. 14, 2013

After seeing orthopedist, I was referred to Dr. Downey for a block in my neck. I have never had this sort of problem and was quite nervous. I was told that if I scheduled for him to do the block, I could get right in. But if I wanted to meet with him first to discuss it, I would be scheduled 6 weeks out. I just wasn't comfortable with going that route. I work for a doctor who referred me to another doctor. This doctor prefers to meet with his patients before determining exactly what needs to be done.

Submitted May 17, 2013