James Paauw, MD

Practice: Piedmont Eye Center

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Office locations: Lynchburg, Bedford, Farmville

Most recent review: 5 days ago New
4.9 out of 5
330 Ratings
102 Comments

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.

4.9 out of 5
330 Ratings
102 Comments

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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Always pleasant

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 days ago) Oct-2026

Excellent care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month 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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

He does it fast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Dr. Paauw is excellent! He’s taking great care of me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Very professional.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Thought everyone was very kind throughout the whole exam. I was informed of options that could help me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Top care is always found here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Always friendly but professional. Takes time to answer questions also gives helpful information

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026