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Paul Holmwood, M.D.
Eye Care & Vision Associates
Ophthalmology
Buffalo, Orchard Park
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.8
871 Ratings
254 Comments
Dr. Paul Holmwood is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and specializes in glaucoma surgeries and therapy.
4.8
871 Ratings
254 Comments
Dr. Paul Holmwood is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and specializes in glaucoma surgeries and therapy.
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Dr. Paul Holmwood is one of just a few fellowship-trained ophthalmologists in Western New York. A summa cum laude graduate of Canisius College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Dr. Holmwood graduated with honors from State University of New York at Buffalo Medical School in 1986. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Millard Fillmore Hospital and his residency in ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. His glaucoma fellowship was completed through Northwestern University in Chicago at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He uses the most up-to-date glaucoma surgeries and therapy.
A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Holmwood is licensed in the state of New York. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology; the New York State Medical Society; Erie County Medical Society and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Dr. Holmwood was previously a clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology at SUNY at Buffalo. Also, he was Chief of Ophthalmology at Millard Fillmore Ambulatory Surgery Center and the Ophtalmology Residency Program Director for SUNY at Buffalo’s residency program. As Program Director, he gained the residency program full accreditation from former suspension.
In 2000, Dr. Holmwood was the recipient of the New York State Lions International Foundation Distinguished Service Award. He was also honored by the Lancaster Lions Club with the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award in recognition for his sustained and outstanding support of the Lion’s Eye Health Program. Through this program, Dr. Holmwood has provided eye screenings to hundreds of senior citizens.
A Buffalo native, Dr. Holmwood resides in Williamsville with his wife Beth and children Alex, Katie and Cassie.
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Great experience.
Caring, competent, conscientious, courteous, professional and thoughtful describes Dr. Holmwood and his staff. I commend them to anyone seeking eye care.
Always positive and professional experience
Great visit yesterday.
Dr. Holmwood provides consistent care with his professionalism, knowledge and care for his patients.
Thorough and nice manner with patient
Dr. Holmwood was very professional and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain my conditions and answer my questions respectfully. I highly recommend Dr. Holmwood to my family and friends.
His knowledge & dedication are most appreciated
I think he’s wonderful. He pays attention when you talk to him and answers any questions.he did a laser thing on my one eye and there was no pain at all. All the staff is so great!!!!
Personable Answered all my questions about Cataract surgery. Did not rush.