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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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 days ago)
Jun-2026
A very nice Dr.👌
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Great service
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
He was very nice and calm. He helped me to calm down! Plus, he gave me good news! He was patient and understanding!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Paauw is very through and does an excellent job discussing eye developments and future caring.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very easy to work with.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Pleasant visit
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Great office visit
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Provided excellent care.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. James Paauw has a calming demeanor. He is kind and thorough.
(1 month ago)
May-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.
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
He was very nice and calm. He helped me to calm down! Plus, he gave me good news! He was patient and understanding!!
Dr Paauw is very through and does an excellent job discussing eye developments and future caring.
Very easy to work with.
Pleasant visit
Great office visit
Provided excellent care.
Dr. James Paauw has a calming demeanor. He is kind and thorough.