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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Very nice and professional
(3 weeks 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.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
A great doctor.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dean Flanders and his whole team are excellent professionals
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I have been seeing Dr Flanders for about 5 years. Explained everything well, made sure I understood all the options for cataract surgery.
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.
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.
I have been seeing Dr Flanders for about 5 years. Explained everything well, made sure I understood all the options for cataract surgery.
Great faculty l would recommend every one
Very thoughtful and thorough.
Thorough, honest, looking for answers