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.
Dr. James Paauw has a calming demeanor. He is kind and thorough.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Always a pleasure dealing with Dr. Paauw!
I look forward to my yearly check up! If you need an eye doctor, I would definitely recommend Dr James PAAUW!!!
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Very professional!! Thank you and you’re staff
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Efficient and to the point. Which I really appreciated. Not chit chatty, which is probably good because he has a lot of patients. I did feel a bit like a number but I was very happy with his professionalism.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Doctor and all his staff are always pleasant and professional. Appointments are always on time and I appreciate that also.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Kind, caring, helpful and informative.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr.James Paauw did excellent in performing my cataract surgery. If you need cataract surgery expect excellence in his abilities.He will always be on my prayer list list.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very nice staff, on time & efficient office.
Thanks for your help.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Everyone is always pleasant and professional.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Knowledgeable & good people skills
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-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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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.
Dr. James Paauw has a calming demeanor. He is kind and thorough.
Always a pleasure dealing with Dr. Paauw! I look forward to my yearly check up! If you need an eye doctor, I would definitely recommend Dr James PAAUW!!!
Very professional!! Thank you and you’re staff
Efficient and to the point. Which I really appreciated. Not chit chatty, which is probably good because he has a lot of patients. I did feel a bit like a number but I was very happy with his professionalism.
Doctor and all his staff are always pleasant and professional. Appointments are always on time and I appreciate that also.
Kind, caring, helpful and informative.
Dr.James Paauw did excellent in performing my cataract surgery. If you need cataract surgery expect excellence in his abilities.He will always be on my prayer list list.
Very nice staff, on time & efficient office. Thanks for your help.
Everyone is always pleasant and professional.
Knowledgeable & good people skills