Cynthia D Downard MD (She/Her)
Professor of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Join to View Full Profile
411 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202
Phone+1 502-588-0390
Fax+1 502-588-0396
Dr. Downard is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Education & Training
Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2005 - 2007
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Surgery, 1997 - 2005
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
OR State Medical License 2004 - Present
KY State Medical License 2007 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2005 - 2021
American Board of Surgery Surgery- American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Real-world Multi-institutional Data From the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium (MWPSC) to Assess the Effect of Delayed Kasai Procedure on Biliary Drainage in Patien...Zishaan A Farooqui, Stephen J Hartman, Alyssa E Stetson, Emily J Schepers, Karen E Speck
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2025-02-18 - 1 citationsImpact of Locum Tenens Providers on Delivery of Pediatric Surgical Care.Lindsey L Wolf, David E Skarda, Jason C Fisher, Scott S Short, Romeo C Ignacio
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2025-02-01 - Invited Commentary on: Tremonti, et al: Early Lessons From Implementation of Holistic Review for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Applicants.Cynthia D Downard
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024-11-01
Journal Articles
- Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing in Children and Adolescents After SurgeryLorraine I Kelley-Quon, Robert L Ricca, Calista M Harbaugh, Karen A Diefenbach, Juan E Sola, Elaa M Mahdi, Adam B Goldin, Cynthia D Downard, Kenneth S Azarow, JAMA Surgery
- Infants with Esophageal Atresia and Right Aortic Arch: Characteristics and Outcomes from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery ConsortiumDave R Lal, Samir K Gadepalli, Cynthia D Downard, Peter C Minneci, Steven Bruch, Katherine J Deans, Mary E Fallat, Jason D Fraser, Julia Grabowski, Michael A Helmrath,..., Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Press Mentions
Experts View Youth Violence as Public Health CrisisJuly 19th, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Member
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
