Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Comprehensive Eye Care, Cataract, Dry Eye
Barstow, Hesperia, Retina
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
Recent
4.8
568 Ratings
210 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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Everyone were very attentive ,And cordial
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent, caring individual!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Best Doctor ever!! Very pleased. Easy to understand any procedure needed. Was always available especially during Covid shutdown.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
What good is a doctor whose staff is erratic & NEVER answers the phone?
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Good Doctor. Very and inform me of the results of my eye exam. A great addition to Pacific Eye Instotute. Good job.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dr. Bekendam is an exceptionally thorough and caring doctor.
He takes the time to listen carefully, explains everything clearly, and makes sure you feel completely comfortable and confident in your care. His deep knowledge and experience show in every visit. I truly appreciate how attentive and professional he is — I always feel I’m in excellent hands with Dr. Bekendam.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
The best!
Compassionate doctor.☺️
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Great experience..knowledgeable..respectful..most importantly we got the right diagnosis/prognosis and the correct treatment.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Good service and he takes time to talk to me about my eye health
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
great Doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-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.
Everyone were very attentive ,And cordial
Excellent, caring individual!
Best Doctor ever!! Very pleased. Easy to understand any procedure needed. Was always available especially during Covid shutdown.
What good is a doctor whose staff is erratic & NEVER answers the phone?
Good Doctor. Very and inform me of the results of my eye exam. A great addition to Pacific Eye Instotute. Good job.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dr. Bekendam is an exceptionally thorough and caring doctor. He takes the time to listen carefully, explains everything clearly, and makes sure you feel completely comfortable and confident in your care. His deep knowledge and experience show in every visit. I truly appreciate how attentive and professional he is — I always feel I’m in excellent hands with Dr. Bekendam.
The best! Compassionate doctor.☺️
Great experience..knowledgeable..respectful..most importantly we got the right diagnosis/prognosis and the correct treatment.
Good service and he takes time to talk to me about my eye health
great Doctor