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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Excellent care
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Im feel so blessed to have him as a provider. He’s always so nice and professional and I feel confident in his ability as a MD.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
He took his time to answer any questions that I had. He was kind, attentive, knowledgeable and most of all he is a Christian. He asked if he could pray for and when I said yes, he did. Thank you Dr. Paauw!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
He does it fast.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Paauw is excellent! He’s taking great care of me.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Thought everyone was very kind throughout the whole exam. I was informed of options that could help me.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Top care is always found here.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Always friendly but professional. Takes time to answer questions also gives helpful information
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Professional, kind, knowledgeable and shows concern.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Farmville – Southside Eye Center
1511 W. 3rd Street Farmville, VA 23901
Lynchburg
116 Nationwide Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24502
Bedford
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.
Excellent care
Im feel so blessed to have him as a provider. He’s always so nice and professional and I feel confident in his ability as a MD.
He took his time to answer any questions that I had. He was kind, attentive, knowledgeable and most of all he is a Christian. He asked if he could pray for and when I said yes, he did. Thank you Dr. Paauw!
He does it fast.
Dr. Paauw is excellent! He’s taking great care of me.
Very professional.
Thought everyone was very kind throughout the whole exam. I was informed of options that could help me.
Top care is always found here.
Always friendly but professional. Takes time to answer questions also gives helpful information
Professional, kind, knowledgeable and shows concern.