Overview
James Paauw is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Paauw is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Bile Duct Stricture, Radiation Enteritis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
Locations
221 Michigan St NE Ste 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James D. Paauw
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James D. Paauw?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James D. Paauw by calling their office at 616-391-1872. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James D. Paauw a top-rated expert for Malnutrition?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James D. Paauw is classified as an Distinguished expert for Malnutrition, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James D. Paauw specialize in?
While Dr. James D. Paauw is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Malnutrition, Bile Duct Stricture, and Radiation Enteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James D. Paauw participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James D. Paauw has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Malnutrition. You can view a list of Dr. James D. Paauw's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James D. Paauw accept my insurance?
Dr. James D. Paauw accepts most major insurance plans, including Spectrum Priority Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-391-1872 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- MalnutritionDr. Paauw isDistinguished. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Advanced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Paauw isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Radiation EnteritisDr. Paauw isAdvanced. Learn about Radiation Enteritis.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- MalabsorptionDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- PeritonitisDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Stomach CancerDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Paauw isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.

