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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Very efficient and pleasant staff. Dr. Paauw was very communicative, as usual.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Cares about his patients.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
An exceptionally well organized, and pleasant experience!
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent doctor pleasant explains what is happening and what needs to be done and how it’s done and follows up on the procedure
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
I trust Dr. Paauw completely with care of my eyes!
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Great bedside manners 😁
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He is very professionally and kind. He tells you everything you need to know about your eyes.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Listened to my concerns with compassion.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I am very pleased with Dr.James Paauw services and his staff.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
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.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
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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.
Very efficient and pleasant staff. Dr. Paauw was very communicative, as usual.
Cares about his patients.
An exceptionally well organized, and pleasant experience!
Excellent doctor pleasant explains what is happening and what needs to be done and how it’s done and follows up on the procedure
I trust Dr. Paauw completely with care of my eyes!
Great bedside manners 😁
He is very professionally and kind. He tells you everything you need to know about your eyes.
Listened to my concerns with compassion.
I am very pleased with Dr.James Paauw services and his staff.
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.