Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Comprehensive Eye Care, Cataract, Dry Eye
Barstow, Hesperia, Retina
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.8
671 Ratings
247 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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Dr Bekendam is low-key, and very honest. He didn’t super sell on anything. He listened to me (I feel valued), he stated the facts and he exceeded my expectations! It seems scar tissue is an inevitable outcome to cataract surgeries and quite common. Instead of rushing through a solution, Dr Bekendam will continue to follow up post surgery to be sure I have the best results. Patient follow up is amazing! He leaves nothing to chance, very thorough and very thoughtful.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Polite professional
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Friendly. Knowledgeable. Answers questions
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very accommodating doctor , he answered all my questions thank you Dr Bekendam. I will see you on my next check up.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Bekendam was very professional and answered all of my questions. He made me feel relaxed and hopeful. Highly recommend him!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Peter D. Bekendam
To me he is a very professional and very attentive I like to thank him for his time !!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional and explains everything. Open to all my questions and answers them
(1 month ago)
May-2026
My appointment 315 didn’t leave office till 450
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very patient and thorough with explanations.
(1 month ago)
May-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.
Dr Bekendam is low-key, and very honest. He didn’t super sell on anything. He listened to me (I feel valued), he stated the facts and he exceeded my expectations! It seems scar tissue is an inevitable outcome to cataract surgeries and quite common. Instead of rushing through a solution, Dr Bekendam will continue to follow up post surgery to be sure I have the best results. Patient follow up is amazing! He leaves nothing to chance, very thorough and very thoughtful.
Excellent
Polite professional
Friendly. Knowledgeable. Answers questions
Very accommodating doctor , he answered all my questions thank you Dr Bekendam. I will see you on my next check up.
Dr Bekendam was very professional and answered all of my questions. He made me feel relaxed and hopeful. Highly recommend him!
Dr Peter D. Bekendam To me he is a very professional and very attentive I like to thank him for his time !!
Very professional and explains everything. Open to all my questions and answers them
My appointment 315 didn’t leave office till 450
Very patient and thorough with explanations.