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.
Knowledgeable & good people skills
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
He was very attentive to making sure his patients were well taken care of during their surgeries.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Answered all my questions. Very knowable.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent teamwork by all the staff. Professional, efficient.
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent, very, very professional very courteous.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Great visit. Very kind and explains an answers questions.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Paauw was very nice to me, & very thorough.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very kind and knowledgeable.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Paauw is an excellent doctor. He takes the time it takes to put patient at ease. I am confident in his abilities.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
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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.
Knowledgeable & good people skills
He was very attentive to making sure his patients were well taken care of during their surgeries.
Answered all my questions. Very knowable.
Excellent teamwork by all the staff. Professional, efficient.
Very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions.
Excellent, very, very professional very courteous.
Great visit. Very kind and explains an answers questions.
Dr. Paauw was very nice to me, & very thorough.
Very kind and knowledgeable.
Dr Paauw is an excellent doctor. He takes the time it takes to put patient at ease. I am confident in his abilities.