Accepting New Patients

Peter Bekendam, MD

Specialty
  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Languages
English
Primary Address | Office Details
Pacific Eye Institute- Apple Valley
15099 Kamana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307

Phone: (800) 345-8979

Fax: (909) 949-3967

Medical Groups & Affiliations
  • Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Mary
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  • Meet The Provider
    Biography
    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
    Primary Specialties
    Primary Specialties
    • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
    Other Specialties Associations
    Certifications
    Board Certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

    Education
    Education & Training
    • Medical Education
      Loma Linda University School Of Medicine - 2004
    • Residency
      Loma Linda Hospital - 2008
    • Internship
      Loma Linda Hospital - 2005
  • Insurance Accepted

    Insurance Accepted

    • Insurance Plan

    • Aetna HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO
    • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
    • Cigna HMO
    • Health Net HMO
    • Health Net Medicare Advantage
    • Providence Medicare Advantage
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
 
  • Primary Location

Pacific Eye Institute- Apple Valley