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Dr. Peter Bekendam, MD

Ophthalmology, Surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Pacific Eye Institute 555 N 13th Ave, Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-8846

Overview
Location
Expertise

Brief Intro

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.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Loma Linda University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology - 2008

INTERNSHIP

Loma Linda University - 2005

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Loma Linda University School of Medicine - 2004

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

555 N 13th Ave, Upland, CA 91786
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology
Surgery
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Astigmatism
Keratoconus
Dry Eye Syndrome
Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Glaucoma

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99