Ian A. Downs, MD
- Endocrinology|
- Diabetes
About
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Downs completed his undergraduate education at Cornell University and earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in endocrinology through the UCLA/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System combined program. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Obesity Medicine.
His clinical interests include obesity and weight management, GLP-1 receptor agonists and other emerging therapies, diabetes management, and diabetes technology. He is particularly interested in integrating advances in metabolic medicine and technology into practical, patient-centered care. In addition to his clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education, teaching and mentoring endocrinology fellows in both continuity clinic and inpatient consult settings. Outside of medicine, he enjoys road biking, hiking, running, and strength training.
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Education
Medical Board Certifications
Fellowship
Residency
Degree
Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2025, 2026
Locations
Gonda (Goldschmied) Diabetes Center, Santa Monica
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2025, 2026