Dr. L. Dean Flanders, M.D. completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His training began at Medstar Washington Hospital Center where he completed a one-year internship in internal medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School where he served as chief resident during his final year.
Dr. L. Dean Flanders, M.D. completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His training began at Medstar Washington Hospital Center where he completed a one-year internship in internal medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School where he served as chief resident during his final year.
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Dr. Flanders is very knowledgeable, patient and kind.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
He is an outstanding doctor
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent doctor who explained my visual concerns.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Thorough discussion and pleasant patient interaction.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very nice and professional
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Flanders is friendly, caring, efficient and makes sure his patients are treated with respect. He explained the process and procedure's of my surgery with care and patience. He was able to get the second date changed for the surgery.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
A great doctor.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dean Flanders and his whole team are excellent professionals
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Flanders was very thorough and soothing in explaining a procedure that I was to have that would involve pain afterwards. His description of the procedure and what to expect was very helpful.
Dr. L. Dean Flanders, M.D. completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California, San Diego. This training provides him with specific expertise in refractive cataract surgery including the use of the latest multifocal (PanOptix, Restor, Symfony) and astigmatism (Toric) correcting intraocular lenses. Dr. Flanders also specializes in laser refractive surgery (Lasik, PRK) and the use of Implantable Collamer Lenses to provide his patients with freedom from glasses and contact lenses. He also focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of corneal disease including both full and partial thickness corneal transplants (DMEK, DSAEK, PKP, and DALK).
Dr. Flanders education includes a degree in business management from Brigham Young University followed by attending medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His training began at Medstar Washington Hospital Center where he completed a one-year internship in internal medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School where he served as chief resident during his final year.
Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Flanders loves to connect with family and friends, play tennis, and try new restaurants. He is also avid sports fan and is always looking for new places to travel.
Dr. Flanders is very knowledgeable, patient and kind.
He is an outstanding doctor
Excellent doctor who explained my visual concerns.
Thorough discussion and pleasant patient interaction.
Very nice and professional
Dr Flanders is friendly, caring, efficient and makes sure his patients are treated with respect. He explained the process and procedure's of my surgery with care and patience. He was able to get the second date changed for the surgery.
A great doctor.
Dean Flanders and his whole team are excellent professionals
Excellent
Dr. Flanders was very thorough and soothing in explaining a procedure that I was to have that would involve pain afterwards. His description of the procedure and what to expect was very helpful.