Dr. Ernest Bhend, MD

Dr. Ernest Bhend is an ophthalmologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine. With 25 years of experience in practice, he specializes in comprehensive eye care and internal medical conditions. Dr. Bhend is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Bhend maintains affiliations with several major hospitals including Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health Mercy, and multiple Novant Health facilities throughout Charlotte, North Carolina and Fort Mill, South Carolina. He focuses on treating cataracts and dry eye conditions, performing specialized procedures such as cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants. His expertise also includes tonometry for measuring eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.