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Samuel Beckstead, D.O.
Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho
Ophthalmology: Droopy Eyelids, Tear Drainage Abnormalities, Periocular Trauma, and Periocular Cancers
Pocatello, Idaho
4.9
463 Ratings
177 Comments
Dr. Samuel Beckstead is a board-certified Ophthalmologist with expertise in the latest techniques in cataract surgery and the management of general ophthalmic diseases. Additionally, Dr. Beckstead is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
4.9
463 Ratings
177 Comments
Dr. Samuel Beckstead is a board-certified Ophthalmologist with expertise in the latest techniques in cataract surgery and the management of general ophthalmic diseases. Additionally, Dr. Beckstead is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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Dr. Beckstead was born in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Brigham Young University and attended medical school at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine where he was inducted into the national osteopathic honors society, Sigma Sigma Phi. Dr. Beckstead completed a transitional medical internship year in Newport News, Virginia at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He then trained as an Ophthalmology Resident at Penn State Eye Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. During his time as a resident, he took great pride in delivering high-quality care to the military heroes at the VA Eye Clinic in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. After ophthalmology residency training, he elected to complete an additional fellowship year in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. It was during this year that Dr. Beckstead enjoyed teaching residents and medical students, while managing complex medical and surgical ophthalmic cases as a clinical instructor. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Beckstead specializes in surgical correction of droopy eyelids, tear drainage abnormalities, periocular trauma, and has extensive experience in the surgical treatment of periocular cancers. Additionally, he has expertise in the latest techniques in cataract surgery and the management of general ophthalmic disease.
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Great to work with.
So friendly and knowledgeable. And patiently answers questions. He makes you feel totally at ease. Wonderful experience!!
Very informative, explained everything
The best care ever!! Everyone so pleasant and easy to visit with. Dr. Beckstead and Dr. Thompson were very helpful and explained everything. Extremely well-liked doctors and their staff were well-liked also! I’d refer them to families and friends anytime! Reta Korbis
As always, staff and Dr. Beckstead are terrific! Kind and caring.
So patient and willing to explain everything. Does not rush.
Very professional, and he does great work.
Great
Friendly, professional, clearly communicated the results and future actions.
The best!! He inspires confidence in you because of his soft spoken manner and his great ability to gave good thorough conversations with him about your eyes and his treatment plans. He has a very caring staff that supports him as well as you! All in all- very professional and precise. He’s kind of giggly too!!!!!