Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Comprehensive Eye Care, Cataract, Dry Eye
Barstow, Hesperia, Retina
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.8
694 Ratings
258 Comments
Dr. Peter Bekendam currently serves as Medical Director for Pacific Eye Institute and has been a part of our team since 2016. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in cataract and anterior segment surgery, glaucoma procedures, and comprehensive ophthalmology. Over the course of his 15+ year career, he has performed over 15,000 cataract procedures in the greater Inland Empire area.
Dr. Peter Bekendam currently serves as Medical Director for Pacific Eye Institute and has been a part of our team since 2016. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in cataract and anterior segment surgery, glaucoma procedures, and comprehensive ophthalmology. Over the course of his 15+ year career, he has performed over 15,000 cataract procedures in the greater Inland Empire area.
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Very professional and thorough. Friendly staff/patients relationship.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Bekendam is very friendly and knowledgeable and helps you understand your questions
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
The place as always we're treated with respect...staff are very courteous ....
But we were not seen by Dr. Bekendam.
We were very disappointed 😞
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
He was professional. Courteous and thorough.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Could be a little bit more compassionate but ok visit. Almost felt like I was bothering his day. I am also in healthcare and I treat my patients with compassion even if I am having a bad day.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Took his time, answered all my questions.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
From the moment I met this doctor, I immediately felt a sense of comfort and ease. I am so happy I found him!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Bekendam is a conscientious and thorough Practitioner as well as “Patient Friendly”.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He wasn’t helpful at all. I felt like I waited all these weeks to see him and I just wasted my time.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very helpful with telling me about my eyes.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
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Pacific Eye Institute: Barstow Office
500 E Mountain View St Barstow, CA 92311
Pacific Eye Institute: Hesperia Office
11959 Mariposa Rd Hesperia, CA 92345
Pacific Eye Institute: Upland Retina Office
591 N 13th Ave Upland, CA 91786
Dr. Peter Bekendam currently serves as Medical Director for Pacific Eye Institute and has been a part of our team since 2016. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in cataract and anterior segment surgery, glaucoma procedures, and comprehensive ophthalmology. Over the course of his 15+ year career, he has performed over 15,000 cataract procedures in the greater Inland Empire area. In addition, he is excited to expand his surgical practice to include operating out of the practice’s new High Desert Surgery location in Apple Valley, starting in the summer of 2022.
In addition to his role as a practicing ophthalmologist, Dr. Bekendam currently serves as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, where he earned his own Medical Degree in 2004.
Dr. Bekendam is the Founder and President of Sight Restoration International, a non-profit organization which works to bring vision-restoration surgery to patients in developing countries. He was also honored to be elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society while in medical school.
Very professional and thorough. Friendly staff/patients relationship.
Dr Bekendam is very friendly and knowledgeable and helps you understand your questions
The place as always we're treated with respect...staff are very courteous .... But we were not seen by Dr. Bekendam. We were very disappointed 😞
He was professional. Courteous and thorough.
Could be a little bit more compassionate but ok visit. Almost felt like I was bothering his day. I am also in healthcare and I treat my patients with compassion even if I am having a bad day.
Took his time, answered all my questions.
From the moment I met this doctor, I immediately felt a sense of comfort and ease. I am so happy I found him!
Dr. Bekendam is a conscientious and thorough Practitioner as well as “Patient Friendly”.
He wasn’t helpful at all. I felt like I waited all these weeks to see him and I just wasted my time.
Very helpful with telling me about my eyes.