Douglas S. Paauw M.D.
Medical Specialties
- HIV care
- Internal medicine
Locations
General Internal Medicine Center at UW Medical Center - Roosevelt
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Paauw is a remarkable physician. We have been privileged to be his patients for at least [...] years.
Dr. Paauw is an amazingly knowledgeable and caring Physician
Dr. Paauw is a great listener and communicator. He was well prepared for my visit having reviewed my medical history ahead of time.
Awesome doctor and so reassuring and caring! He gives reasons with very clear concerns or direction! Takes time to listen and ask questions!!
Dr Paauw has been my physician for more than [...] years. He is a wonderful doctor
Always outstanding Dr visit with Dr Paauw
As mentioned previously, I have been a patient of Dr. Paauw's for 35+ years and I have absolute confidence and trust in him. Dr. Paauw has always treated me with respect and has been an advocate for me on several occasions if I needed physician input or approval for treatments or medication that required physician approvals or where my insurance initially refused coverage.
As you know, Dr. Paauw is an exemplary physician. His expertise, care for patient input and understanding, concern, and willingness to do what is needed is extraordinary.
Dr. Paauw is exceptional. He is extremely thoughtful , never rushed, and has an amazing memory.
Amazing high quality care!
Dr. Doug Paauw was great, as he always is.
This is a double edged sword questions.........Yes I would always recommend my doctor, and here it is, but If I do it will be even harder to get an appointment. Hmmmmmmm
Excellent and consistent experience.
My care provider was friendly and very intelligent and explained everything that I asked her.
*Dr. Paauw is amazing! He cares, knows what to do, and teaches with great skill and compassion.
Dr. Paauw and his staff are amazing. Especially in this time of staff shortages, insurance "insecurity", burn-out - okay a medical crisis in our country, I continue to get the very best care. There aren't enough thanks for his compassion and expertise. May he never retire!
Dr. Paauw was prompt, compassionate, and professional, as always!
Dr Paauw is excellent!!
[...] Dr. Paauw is the VERY BEST.
Everyone including my doctor was wonderful to me and I was treated very well. Thank you.
Dr Paauw is the best!!
Dr. Paauw always makes my long journey to the clinic worth it. His care is without measure, the greatest!!
Both [...] Dr. Paauw are fantastic !
Dr. Paauw is an amazing doctor and we are so lucky to be in his care. [...] We especially appreciate how he thinks in terms of "whole health." [...]
Dr. Paauw is an outstanding primary care doctor.
Everyone that I came in contact with that day including the lady at the front desk when I checked in, the nurse who called m back for my appt and took my bp and other things, was very nice and friendly, and Dr. Paauw was very glad to see me and I was glad to see everyone also!
[...] I want to thank and complement Dr. Doug Paauw and his team for great attention and care during this and our previous visits.
Dr Paauw is an amazing doctor. Quite smart with excellent bedside manner and teaching skills
Dr Paauw is an incredible doctor and I feel very fortunate to be in his care.
Dr. Paauw is a great Dr. It is always a pleasure to see him and get his level headed expertise I trust him compleatly.
Dr. Paauw is excellent. I enjoyed having his students there.
About Douglas S. Paauw
Douglas Paauw, M.D., is a board certified physician at the General Internal Medicine and Virology clinics at UWMC-Roosevelt, the UW’s Rathmann Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Patient-Centered Clinical Education and a UW professor of General Internal Medicine. He is also director of the UW Medical Student Program.
Dr. Paauw enjoys getting to know his patients and providing personalized comprehensive care. He feels his role is to help educate patients, listen to their needs and together work on appropriate goals and treatments.
Dr. Paauw earned his M.D. at the University of Michigan. His clinical and research interests include primary care of patients with HIV disease and sarcoidosis.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Paauw enjoys softball, basketball, professional sports and travel.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Michigan Medical SchoolMedical education, 1985UW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidency, MedicineUW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, Medicine
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, 1988, American Board of Internal Medicine