Dr. Ronald K. Downs has been serving the Mishawaka and South Bend areas for over 30 years as a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of The Centre, P.C. in Elkhart, Indiana. A highly credentialed thought leader, he is an active member of several professional organizations, regularly speaks at industry meetings, and has contributed to the field through publications and consulting for leading manufacturers. Dr. Downs is committed to helping patients achieve natural looking appearances.
Education & Training
● United States Naval Academy: Annapolis, MD | July 1975-June 1977
● Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College): B.A. in Biology, Honors | September 1977-June 1979
● Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara: Medical Education, Honors | September 1979-December 1983
● Clinical Clerkships: Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira, NY | March-April 1982 and August-September 1982; LaGuardia Hospital, Forest Hills, NY | January 1982-December 1983
● New York Medical College / St. Vincent’s Medical Center: Fifth Pathway | January 1983-December 1984
● St. Vincent’s Medical Center: PGY-1 Internal Medicine | January-June 1985
● Easton Hospital: General Surgery Residency | July 1985-June 1989; Chief Resident | July 1989-June 1990
● Rush University (formerly Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center): Plastic Surgery | July 1990-June 1992
Professional Credentials & Academic Appointment
● Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery | Certified November 11, 1994
● Medical Licensure: Indiana | 01040192
● Academic Appointment: Indiana University School of Medicine, Adjunct Clinical Associate Surgical Faculty | 2012-present
Professional Memberships & Leadership
● Fellow, American College of Surgeons
● American Society Plastic Surgery – Active Member
● American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons – Active Member
● Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Active Member
● Rush Surgical Society
● Indiana State Medical Association – IMPAC Chairman | 2009-2012
● Elkhart County Medical Association – President | 2003-2004; President-Elect | 2002-2003; Chairman of the Board | 2000-2002; Secretary/Treasurer | 1994-2011
Professional Credentials & Academic Appointment
● Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery | Certified November 11, 1994
● Medical Licensure: Indiana | 01040192
● Academic Appointment: Indiana University School of Medicine, Adjunct Clinical Associate Surgical Faculty | 2012-present
Publications
● An Alternative Technique for Immediate Direct to Implant Breast Reconstruction – A Case Series of 45 Patients. Ronald K. Downs, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Kellee Hedges, FNP-BC, CPSN.
● The Effectiveness of an Over the Counter Device Utilizing 633nm Light Emitting Diode Energy in Altering the Appearance of Stria Rubra. Ronald K. Downs, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Advisory, Consulting & Speaking Roles
● Mentor Medical: Advisor / Consultant / Speaker | 2015-present
● Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF): Advisor / Consultant / Speaker | 2014-present
● Lifecell Corporation: Consultant / Speaker | 2012
● ASPS Practice Management Committee | 2021-2022
Military Service & Community Involvement
● United States Naval Academy: Annapolis, MD – Rank: Midshipman | July 1975-June 1977
● First Presbyterian Church: Session Member
Media, Speaking & Research Activities
● WNDU-FM U93 – “Ask the Doctor” segment | 2016-present
● WRBR-FM 103.9 – “Ask the Doctor” segment | 2015
● WSBT – “Eye on Michiana” guest speaker | 2015
● WNDU – “Maureen’s Medical Moments” guest speaker | 2015
● WNDU (NBC Affiliate) – previous host | 2011-2012
● Beauty Breakdown segment – plastics / skin care
● Research Studies: IRB; CPG – Mentor; MTF – Retrospect; Athena – Mentor
Schedule a Consultation
To learn more about plastic surgery options with Dr. Downs, contact The Centre, P.C. to schedule a consultation.