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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He’s so nice. And very competent.
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
HE is a GREAT DOCTOR..He was my Dr for my Cataract Surgery..I was so nervous on my first visit..He came in the room talked to me and explained the procedure..When I left the office I felt so much calmer. My surgery went well. I had been wearing glasses for about 60 yrs .Now I only wear glasses for reading.He is a WONDERUL Doctor
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
I liked him
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Professional and courteous
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Paauw’s office is great I’ve seen him for several years. Everyone is so sweet and kind. Dr. Paauw is knowledgable and a wonderful person. I’d definitely recommend him and his staff for glaucoma treatment!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Great dr.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very pleased
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent care so far.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent dr
The nurses are excellent also.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Been going to see doctor pal for about 9 years now. And he's always been real good to me.
(1 month ago)
Jul-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.
He’s so nice. And very competent.
HE is a GREAT DOCTOR..He was my Dr for my Cataract Surgery..I was so nervous on my first visit..He came in the room talked to me and explained the procedure..When I left the office I felt so much calmer. My surgery went well. I had been wearing glasses for about 60 yrs .Now I only wear glasses for reading.He is a WONDERUL Doctor
I liked him
Professional and courteous
Dr. Paauw’s office is great I’ve seen him for several years. Everyone is so sweet and kind. Dr. Paauw is knowledgable and a wonderful person. I’d definitely recommend him and his staff for glaucoma treatment!
Great dr.
Very pleased
Excellent care so far.
Excellent dr The nurses are excellent also.
Been going to see doctor pal for about 9 years now. And he's always been real good to me.