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Peter D. Bekendam, M.D.
Pacific Eye Institute
Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Comprehensive Eye Care, Cataract, Dry Eye
Barstow, Hesperia, Retina
Most recent review: Oct 01, 2025
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4.8
546 Ratings
201 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.
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4.8
546 Ratings
201 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.
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Pacific Eye Institute: Barstow Office
500 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311
Barstow, CA 92311
Pacific Eye Institute: Hesperia Office
11959 Mariposa Rd
Hesperia, CA 92345
Hesperia, CA 92345
Pacific Eye Institute: Upland Retina Office
591 N 13th Ave
Upland, CA 91786
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.
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great Doctor
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.