4.9
59 Ratings with 58 written Reviews
Summary
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.
Read More Read less 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.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 22 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Loma Linda University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology
- 58 written reviews
- 1 award
- 4 specialties
- 12 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Pacific Eye Institute
555 N 13th AveUpland, CA 91786 Tel: (909) 982-8846
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 22 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Upland , CA | Plata , CA | El Centro , CA | Temecula , CA |
| Med School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Washington University in St. Louis | Med School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Peter Bekendam
Medical Specialties
Peter Bekendam has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Peter Bekendam has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
Peter Bekendam holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Loma Linda University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology in 2008.
Internship
Completed their internship at Loma Linda University in 2005.
Medical School
Graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2004.
NPI Number
Peter Bekendam's NPI number is 1740468263.
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