4.9
59 Ratings with 58 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Peter Bekendam is an ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience serving patients in the Upland area. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed both his internship and fellowship training there, with specialized fellowship training in the Department of Ophthalmology in 2008. With 22 years in practice, Dr. Bekendam has built extensive expertise in eye care and surgical procedures. He provides care to patients in English.
Dr. Bekendam practices at Pacific Eye Institute in Upland, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Providence Saint Mary Medical Center. He specializes in treating cataracts, astigmatism, and dry eye conditions. His surgical expertise includes advanced lens custom cataract surgery and comprehensive cataract procedures, along with providing complete eye care services. Patients consistently rate Dr. Bekendam highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Bekendam practices at Pacific Eye Institute in Upland, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Providence Saint Mary Medical Center. He specializes in treating cataracts, astigmatism, and dry eye conditions. His surgical expertise includes advanced lens custom cataract surgery and comprehensive cataract procedures, along with providing complete eye care services. Patients consistently rate Dr. Bekendam highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Overview based on verified provider data
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
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews
Awards
Vitals Preferred Provider
Preferred Provider badge recognizes providers that are committed to transparency, responsiveness and great service to patients, and have earned a high patient satisfaction rating.
- Click for our Methodology
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
Compare with Similar Doctors
 |  |  |  |
| Peter Bekendam, MD | Dr. Colin Bacorn, MD | Dr. Kyle M. Green, MD | Dr. Arthur Benjamin, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 22 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Russian, Spanish |
| Upland , CA | El Centro , CA | El Centro , CA | West Hollywood , CA |
| Med School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine | Med School: Washington University in St. Louis | Med School: Keck School of Medicine of USC | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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.
Similar doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Peter Bekendam's office located?
- Peter Bekendam's office is located at 555 N 13th Ave, Upland, CA, 91786.
- Does Peter Bekendam accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Peter Bekendam has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Peter Bekendam affiliated with?
- Peter Bekendam is affiliated with Providence Saint Mary Medical Center.
- How can I make an appointment with Peter Bekendam?
- You can find contact information for Peter Bekendam here on Vitals.
- Does Peter Bekendam accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Peter Bekendam accepts on their Vitals profile.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.
