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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Piedmont Eye Center through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Love Dr.Paauw! Been a patient for 6 years.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor!
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Awesome Dr.
I would highly recommend.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very kind and knowledgeable
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
OMGood Lord. I am so glad I was willing to change Eye Care to Piedmont. Blessings blessings blessings!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor . Very good listener !
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
All the technicians were terrific!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
An amazing Doctor. Dr Paauw took very good care of me and explained everything to me in detail. Excellent doctor and the staff are so nice.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
A very nice Dr.👌
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Great service
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
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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.
Love Dr.Paauw! Been a patient for 6 years.
Great doctor!
Awesome Dr. I would highly recommend.
Very kind and knowledgeable
OMGood Lord. I am so glad I was willing to change Eye Care to Piedmont. Blessings blessings blessings!
Great doctor . Very good listener !
All the technicians were terrific!
An amazing Doctor. Dr Paauw took very good care of me and explained everything to me in detail. Excellent doctor and the staff are so nice.
A very nice Dr.👌
Great service