Dr. Paul Griffey, MD, Chesapeake, VA

About Dr. Paul Griffey

Paul M. Griffey, M.D., a third-generation board-certified ophthalmologist, follows in the footsteps of his father, R. Thomas Griffey, M.D., and grandfather, Walter P. Griffey, M.D. Raised in the Tidewater area, Dr. Paul Griffey graduated with a degree in Biology from the University of Virginia in 1991 and went on to complete medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in 1995. After medical school, he completed two years of general surgery residency and a full ophthalmology residency at EVMS. He was among the first physicians in the United States to perform laser refractive surgery during residency training. Dr. Griffey is a former Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and has served as Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology at Sentara Norfolk General and Sentara Leigh Hospitals. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, he has a special interest in performing advanced laser cataract surgery, glaucoma management and surgery, laser refractive surgery (PRK and LASIK), and treating anterior segment disease. He is skilled in managing diabetic eye disease and providing comprehensive eye care and dry eye treatments Dr. Griffey is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all of his patients.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Glaucoma surgery

Cataract

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Age-related macular degeneration

Glaucoma

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Glaucoma surgery

Cataract

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Office locations

Griffey Eye Care & Laser Center (1 of 2)

560 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Chesapeake, VA 23320

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Griffey Eye Care & Laser Center (2 of 2)

204 Carmichael Way #200, Chesapeake, VA 23322

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Education and background

Practice names

Griffey Eye Care & Laser Center

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Eastern Virginia Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Residency in Ophthalmology
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Residency in General Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1528027976

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What practice does Dr. Paul Griffey work with?

Dr. Paul Griffey works with Griffey Eye Care & Laser Center.

Where is Dr. Paul Griffey's office located?

Dr. Paul Griffey has 2 office locations in Chesapeake, view full addresses on Dr. Griffey's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Griffey have?

Dr. Paul Griffey is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Paul Griffey?

Dr. Paul Griffey frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paul Griffey on their profile.