Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Comprehensive Eye Care, Cataract, Dry Eye
Barstow, Hesperia, Retina
4.8
539 Ratings
200 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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I liked him instantly. He is friendly and patient. All my questions were answered straight forward. The staff was also quite friendly. At my age this is a big deal!
Sep-2025
You need to communicate better with your patients!
Aug-2025
Seems to be very professional at the same time at ease some one you will feel relaxed around👍
Aug-2025
He explained the upcoming procedure I was most impressed and felt more at ease
Aug-2025
AAA+++
Aug-2025
Very informative and tovthe pount
Aug-2025
I appreciate your compassion at my recent visit, your staff was understanding and so were you. Thank you for giving me good news about my eye and helping me through the pain of my traumatic experience.
Aug-2025
Wonderful and very professional.
Jul-2025
My 1st visit was very Satisfying,, not hesitant to answer questions and wanted to know if I had questions. Wasn't rushed. Liked very much.
Jul-2025
Clearly understand what Dr Bekendam was saying
Jul-2025
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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.
I liked him instantly. He is friendly and patient. All my questions were answered straight forward. The staff was also quite friendly. At my age this is a big deal!
You need to communicate better with your patients!
Seems to be very professional at the same time at ease some one you will feel relaxed around👍
He explained the upcoming procedure I was most impressed and felt more at ease
AAA+++
Very informative and tovthe pount
I appreciate your compassion at my recent visit, your staff was understanding and so were you. Thank you for giving me good news about my eye and helping me through the pain of my traumatic experience.
Wonderful and very professional.
My 1st visit was very Satisfying,, not hesitant to answer questions and wanted to know if I had questions. Wasn't rushed. Liked very much.
Clearly understand what Dr Bekendam was saying