Angela Elizabeth Downes, MD Neurosurgeryin Arlington, TX
Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists
1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste 802 Arlington, TX 76012
About Me
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Texas Health Fort Worth
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Education
University of Colorado Anschutz - Fellowship - 2016
University of South Florida - Residency - 2015
UCLA Devid Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Neurological Surgery - Fellowship - 2013
University of Mississippi Medical Center - Residency - 2010
University of Maryland School of Medicine - ***National Student Clearinghouse*** - Medical Education - 2008
Bio
Dr. Angela Downes is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in comprehensive spine care. With advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and anterior column reconstruction techniques, she treats the full spectrum of spinal pathology, including degenerative disease, complex cervical spine conditions, deformity, trauma-related instability, and vertebral body tumors.
She has particular expertise in cervical spine surgery, including multilevel disease, cervical myelopathy, and upper cervical instability such as C1-2 pathology and odontoid fractures. Her practice incorporates both open and minimally invasive approaches tailored to each patient's anatomy and goals.
Dr. Downes is known for thoughtful surgical indication, meticulous operative planning, and clear communication with patients and referring physicians. She emphasizes measured decision-making and believes the right operation, performed at the right time, leads to durable outcomes.
Her approach prioritizes collaborative care, appropriate use of conservative management, and efficient recovery pathways when surgery is indicated.
Dr. Downes is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the American College of Surgeons, AO Spine (North America), Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and North American Spine Society.
She has particular expertise in cervical spine surgery, including multilevel disease, cervical myelopathy, and upper cervical instability such as C1-2 pathology and odontoid fractures. Her practice incorporates both open and minimally invasive approaches tailored to each patient's anatomy and goals.
Dr. Downes is known for thoughtful surgical indication, meticulous operative planning, and clear communication with patients and referring physicians. She emphasizes measured decision-making and believes the right operation, performed at the right time, leads to durable outcomes.
Her approach prioritizes collaborative care, appropriate use of conservative management, and efficient recovery pathways when surgery is indicated.
Dr. Downes is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the American College of Surgeons, AO Spine (North America), Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and North American Spine Society.
Accepted Insurance
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
First Health (Formerly Coventry)
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Tarrant
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare West
TriWest VA (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid
WellPoint Medicare Adv
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Map & Directions
Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists
1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste 802 Arlington, TX 76012
Fax
817-960-0002