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Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients

(157 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences (1979)

Professional interests include: diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular edema, and more.

2799 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48202

(313) 916-2600

Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS is a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS is affiliated with Henry Ford Health, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital and HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM.

Office Locations

2799 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48202

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29200 SCHOOLCRAFT ROAD
LIVONIA, MI 48150

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In The News

“"Across the country, driven by increased incidence of diabetes, the need for retinal care is growing," said Paul A. Edwards, M.D., head of ophthalmology for the Henry Ford Medical Group.”—"Henry Ford gets $5 million gift", Macomb Daily , January 2011

“"Offering both ophthalmology and optometry allows patients to have all of their eye care needs taken care of at one facility," said Paul Edwards, M.D., chairman of ophthalmology at Henry Ford...”—"Healthcare: OptimEyes now open Downriver", News-Herald, August 2004

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye tests

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS had a list price for eye tests, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2012 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	342
eye procedures	549
injections	176

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2013 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	351
eye procedures	494
injections	154

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	62
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	54
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	153
eye procedures	685
injections	146

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	52
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
eye procedures	817
injections	174

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	122
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2016 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	884
injections	198

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	48
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	54
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	898
injections	202

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	49
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	53
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	844
injections	167

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	49
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	52
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	810
injections	168

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	46
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	456
injections	97

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	36
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	616
injections	82

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	33
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	51
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	473
injections	88

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	35
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in DETROIT, MI were eye procedures and injections.

doctor visit	220
eye procedures	684
injections	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	69
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	118
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	60
85 and over	48
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1979. He completed residency at University Hospital Of The West. He is certified by the ABO-The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences (1979)

Residency: University Hospital Of The West (1980)

Board Certification: ABO-The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Henry Ford Hospital

Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 157 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in DETROIT, MI.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

*Dr. Edwards treats his patients with kindness and a listening ear. He is very clear in talking about my eye condition and answers any questions I have. I am very lucky to have him as my doctor.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-01

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Dr. Edwards is an excellent physician, very knowledgeable and caring. He explained in detail the biology of the eye and how I should be treated.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-21

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*Dr. Edwards is always professional, through and reassuring. I trust him completely. His staff is always friendly and professional as well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-30

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*Dr. Edwards is polite, respectful, knowledgeable. I feel he cares about my eye problems & I have confidence in his ability to help me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-28

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Dr. Edwards is a warm & compassionate provider. He's kind, respectful & gentle. I recommend him to all of my friends & family.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-07

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Dr Edwards & staff explained my exam results and elevated my need to have it corrected by laser surgery during my visit.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-11-18

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*Dr. Edwards is always polite and professional but I could have gotten a little more feedback or info on my eyes.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-24

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I feel I get the best eye care with Dr Edwards. He knows my history as I have been his patient for many years.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-17

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Came from Windsor, Canada for another opinion on my situation. Very pleased with the appointment. .

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-22

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Very experienced and capable to provide the expertise needed to diagnose and treat my condition.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$449 OZURDEX $382	$67
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$366 CataractEquipment $179	Centurion $109	Cataract Equipment $42	LenSx $25	Durezol $11
Alcon Vision LLC	$166 Centurion $166
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$75 EYLEA aflibercept injection $75
Merge Healthcare Incorporated	$66 Eye Station $66
Other	$43 Eylea $28	OZURDEX $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,165

Research Payments

Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS has received 13 research payments totaling $31,950.

Biography

Dr. Paul Edwards sees patients in Livonia, MI and Detroit, MI. His medical specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Edwards include macular degeneration, uveitis, and macular edema. After completing medical school at the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences, Dr. Edwards performed his residency at Washington Hospital Center, Henry Ford Hospital, and Harlem Hospital Center. He speaks Spanish. His professional affiliations include Henry Ford Hospital and Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. Dr. Edwards's practice in Livonia, MI is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2016

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Edwards, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

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