Christina Downer, DO received her Bachelor of Science from Hillsdale College before attending Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency training at McLaren Greater Lansing before returning to her hometown of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Dr. Downer is Board Certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine (American Board of Obesity Medicine).

Dr. Downer takes a compassionate, patient centered approach to weight management. She believes that the treatment of obesity is often at the center of improving many other health conditions and that achieving and maintaining a healthy weight requires a comprehensive approach that incorporates medical therapies with individualized lifestyle interventions.

Dr. Downer enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 young children. She enjoys reading, baking, crafting and traveling with her family. Professionally, she is active in the Obesity Medicine Association and American Osteopathic Association and prioritizes staying up to date with the rapidly advancing field of Obesity Medicine.