Dr. James Paauw, M.D., is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist at Piedmont Eye Center, specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. He earned his M.D. (University of Michigan Medical School, distinction in research). He completed a general surgery internship and an Ophthalmology Residency (Texas A&M), serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Paauw then completed a Glaucoma Fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
He is board-certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been practicing since 2010.
Dr. James Paauw, M.D., is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist at Piedmont Eye Center, specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. He earned his M.D. (University of Michigan Medical School, distinction in research). He completed a general surgery internship and an Ophthalmology Residency (Texas A&M), serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Paauw then completed a Glaucoma Fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
He is board-certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been practicing since 2010.
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Great manners. We both think he is awesome. Very gentle, kind and caring. He’s a man of The Lord. Prayers were lifted up by him and we greatly appreciated those words as he was praying 🙏. Thanks for making g us feel comfortable about moving forward with the surgery.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very kind and thorough
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Explained everything. Asked if I had any questions…. Very thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Good doctor!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He takes great care of my Mother
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I think, no, I know that he’s the Best! Without his caring and steadfast hands, I wouldn’t be able to even see my phone to respond to this.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Great doctor. Enjoyed the visit
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Always so pleasant. No rushing. Questions answered. Very kind.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr.Pauuw is very knowledgeable and friendly and explains everything where you can understand…… my dad has been seeing him for years
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Thank you for giving me a complete eye examination. 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
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Farmville – Southside Eye Center
1511 W. 3rd Street Farmville, VA 23901
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116 Nationwide Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24502
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412 N. Bridge Street Bedford, VA 24523
James Paauw, M.D., specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI, with distinction in research. He then completed a general surgery internship and ophthalmology residency through Texas A&M in Temple, TX. During this time, he served as co-editor of Career Physician Briefings in Ophthalmology, and in his final year of residency, he acted as chief resident for the program.
Dr. Paauw completed a glaucoma fellowship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He has a great deal of research experience and is a prolific writer and presenter on eye care topics. Among his charitable activities, Dr. Paauw has participated in multiple ophthalmology mission trips to Mexico, Kenya, and Haiti. Dr. Paauw is board-certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Paauw has been practicing medicine since 2010.
Great manners. We both think he is awesome. Very gentle, kind and caring. He’s a man of The Lord. Prayers were lifted up by him and we greatly appreciated those words as he was praying 🙏. Thanks for making g us feel comfortable about moving forward with the surgery.
Very kind and thorough
Explained everything. Asked if I had any questions…. Very thorough.
Good doctor!
He takes great care of my Mother
I think, no, I know that he’s the Best! Without his caring and steadfast hands, I wouldn’t be able to even see my phone to respond to this.
Great doctor. Enjoyed the visit
Always so pleasant. No rushing. Questions answered. Very kind.
Dr.Pauuw is very knowledgeable and friendly and explains everything where you can understand…… my dad has been seeing him for years
Thank you for giving me a complete eye examination. 🙂 Have a wonderful day!