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Pamela Bekendam

Dr. Pamela J. Bekendam, MD

OphthalmologistOphthalmic Plastic SurgeryGeneral Surgeon
Accepting New Patients
30 Years Experience

OVERVIEW

Dr. Pamela Bekendam is a board-certified general ophthalmologist who has spent nearly two decades working to manage and treat patients with common eye conditions as well as complex eye diseases. In her role at Pacific Eye Institute, she has successfully performed thousands of cataract surgeries and has dedicated her time to providing surgical eye care for disadvantaged individuals as a volunteer with Good Samaritan Hospital, La Romana, Dominican Republic, and Tanzania. Dr. Bekendam is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Loma Linda University medical center in Loma Linda, California – the same institution where she earned her medical degree in 1994.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Bekendam's Rating
5.0
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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555 N 13th Ave, Upland, CA, 91786
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5.0 Courteous staff
5.0 Scheduling flexibility
555 N 13th Ave
Upland, CA, 91786
10 REVIEWS
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"Great Dr. I was a bit nervous coming in for an eye infection, she made me feel relaxed very professional and friendly.."
  • July 9, 2024
"Informative. Patiently explained exam process and results. Highly recommend asking for her."
  • May 29, 2024
"Your ratings don’t go high enough. She is a ten in a scale of five! Changed my life in a good way!"
  • April 24, 2024
"Very good!! Had her last year and glad to have have her again to check my eyes. "
  • February 23, 2024
"Very pleasant to talk with. She explains my eye health in an easy to understand way. excellent!"
  • February 23, 2024
"She was very concerned and explained everything to me."
  • December 26, 2023
"First time at her Office.. she was wonderful.. I was treated like a person not just a patient.. I can’t explain it but I felt good after leaving her office.. thank you doctor "
  • December 22, 2023
"My visit with Dr. Pamela Beckendam was excellent as it has been every time that I have had an appointment with her. She is thorough, patient, understanding, answers all my questions and she explains everything thoroughly. It's been my pleasure having her as my eye care doctor/specialist!"
  • September 13, 2023
"She is very thorough."
  • September 12, 2023
"It was good she's a good Dr "
  • June 23, 2023

LOCATIONS

555 N 13th Ave
Upland, CA, 91786
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

CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Astigmatism
  • cataracts
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • dry eye syndrome
  • farsightedness (hyperopia)
  • Glaucoma
  • keratoconus
  • macular degeneration
  • nearsightedness (myopia)
  • presbyopia
  • refractive errors
  • retinal detachment

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

  • Advanced Lens Custom Cataract Surgery
  • BOTOX
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Comprehensive Eye Care
  • Cornea Surgery
  • Dry Eye Management
  • Eye exams
  • Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Oculoplastic / Oculofacial Surgery
  • Ophthalmology

SPECIALTIES

  • Ophthalmologist
  • Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • General Surgeon

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency
Residency in Ophthalmology Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda California
Graduated 1998
Internship
Internship in Internal Medicine Huntington Memorial Hospital Pasadena California
Graduated 1995
Medical School
Loma Linda University Loma Linda California
Graduated 1994

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (30)

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
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  • Access Health Direct
  • Advantage Care
  • Aetna
  • Affiliated Health Fund
  • Affiliated Physicians IPA
  • Aligned Community Physicians Medical Group
  • All United Medical Group
  • Alliance Desert Physicians
  • Alpha Care Medical Group
  • American Benefit Plan Administration Inc.
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Beaver Medical Group
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Shield and Blue Shield of CA 65+ Rural Option
  • BPS
  • Brand New Day
  • California Foundation for Medical Care
  • Care More Health Plan
  • Care Vision Network
  • Carefirst
  • CCN
  • CCS
  • Center IPA
  • Central Health Plan Direct
  • Choice Medical Group
  • Choice One
  • Cigna Coventry Health
  • Desert Family Practice Associate
  • Desert Oasis
  • Desert Valley Medical Group

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