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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Always so pleasant. No rushing. Questions answered. Very kind.
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr.Pauuw is very knowledgeable and friendly and explains everything where you can understand…… my dad has been seeing him for years
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Thank you for giving me a complete eye examination. 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He and his assistant Lauren took time to see me on short notice. He quickly identified the problem, which thankfully, was not serious. He, Dr. Javey, and his brother have all been professional, knowledgeable, and just as important edgy, kind to my husband and me.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Visit went very smoothly. Atmosphere was very friendly. Everyone was very professional and pleasant.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Paauw was easy to talk to .
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He listened and offered recommendations for future treatments.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent service, so professional wonderful doctor. Wouldn’t want any other doctor to care for my eyes
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Paauw is a great and knowledgeable doctor. Very nice person.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr.Paauw is the absolute best
(1 month ago)
Jan-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.
Always so pleasant. No rushing. Questions answered. Very kind.
Dr.Pauuw is very knowledgeable and friendly and explains everything where you can understand…… my dad has been seeing him for years
Thank you for giving me a complete eye examination. 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
He and his assistant Lauren took time to see me on short notice. He quickly identified the problem, which thankfully, was not serious. He, Dr. Javey, and his brother have all been professional, knowledgeable, and just as important edgy, kind to my husband and me.
Visit went very smoothly. Atmosphere was very friendly. Everyone was very professional and pleasant.
Dr Paauw was easy to talk to .
He listened and offered recommendations for future treatments.
Excellent service, so professional wonderful doctor. Wouldn’t want any other doctor to care for my eyes
Dr. Paauw is a great and knowledgeable doctor. Very nice person.
Dr.Paauw is the absolute best