About
Dr. Sean Downing built a career around a simple conviction: experience sharpens diagnosis, and early diagnosis saves lives. S. A. in History at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. After graduating, he spent a winter in Saas Fee, Switzerland working as a ski instructor before returning to Boston.
Back in Boston, Dr. Downing spent several years at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Molecular Biology Unit of the Cardiology Department. S. in Physiology at Georgetown University before going on to complete his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. His residency training combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Brown University in Providence, RI, where he shared a chief residency in his final year. After residency, he fulfilled a three-year commitment as a National Health Service Scholar in Southern New Hampshire, providing primary care to uninsured patients in a medically underserved community. He then spent eleven years with First Physicians Group in Sarasota caring for families, followed by three years at the concierge practice Sarasota Personal Medicine. In the fall of 2019, he opened his own practice to treat both adults and children under one roof. Now more than twenty years into his career, Dr. Downing still sees patients of all ages, makes house calls, and visits hospitalized members at Sarasota Memorial. Outside the office, he plays golf and tennis, volunteers locally, and visits family in Ireland nearly every year.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, B.S. Biochemistry and B.A. History
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
Combined Internal Medicine (Adult) and Pediatrics, Brown University, Providence, RI
Additional Training
M.S. in Physiology, Georgetown University; Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, Molecular Biology Unit of the Cardiology Department
Who is Dr. Downing right for?
Dr. Downing suits families who want a single physician caring for every generation, from infants through adults. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his more than twenty years of primary care experience and his focus on early, thorough diagnosis. Adults and children who need urgent access, including same-day visits, home visits, or hospital attendance at Sarasota Memorial, will find his membership model well-matched to those needs. His background in both internal medicine and pediatrics makes him a strong choice for households with children at any age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Downing provides comprehensive primary care for both adults and children. His clinical scope includes preventive care, chronic disease management, vaccinations, emergency care, and inpatient hospital care. His combined training in internal medicine and pediatrics allows him to serve every member of a household.
Yes. Dr. Downing completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Brown University in Providence, RI. He shared a chief residency during his final year. That dual training lets him care for patients from infancy through adulthood.
Dr. Downing earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. S. in Physiology at Georgetown and conducted research at Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed his residency at Brown University.
Dr. Downing has practiced primary care for over twenty years. That experience includes eleven years with First Physicians Group in Sarasota, three years at Sarasota Personal Medicine, and his own concierge practice since 2019.
Yes. Dr. Downing serves as the attending physician for members admitted to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Because his office sits close to the hospital, he often visits admitted patients two to three times per day. Hospital visits are included in the annual membership fee.
Yes. Dr. Downing makes home visits when clinically warranted. Home visits are included in the annual membership fee, with no additional charge.
Dr. Downing believes that uncommon illnesses often present with common symptoms. He places strong emphasis on early diagnosis, drawing on more than two decades of primary care experience. That depth of clinical exposure helps him recognize patterns that a less experienced physician might miss.
Yes. After finishing his residency, Dr. Downing fulfilled a three-year commitment as a National Health Service Scholar in Southern New Hampshire. He provided primary care to uninsured patients in a medically underserved area. He credits that experience with sharpening his diagnostic skills.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026