Dr. John Berdahl

5.0
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OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Sioux Falls, SD
(605) 371-7100
Accepts Medicare

Location

3101 W 57Th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Areas of Expertise

Cornea Diseases
Refractive Surgery
Anterior Segment Diseases
Astigmatism Management

Meet Dr. John Berdahl

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About Me

Dr. John Berdahl is a board-certified ophthalmologist internationally regarded as a leader in LASIK, cataract, cornea, and glaucoma surgery. He has performed over 50,000 surgeries, combining technical precision with genuine concern for each patient. Patients from around the world seek his surgical skill and dedication to advancing ophthalmology.

Dr. Berdahl is among a very small group of U.S. surgeons fellowship-trained in cornea, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. He offers a rare blend of experience, innovation, and compassion, equipped to employ the most innovative techniques to treat diseases of the anterior segment of the eye. His work has shaped today's eye care, and he continues to join mission trips to deliver sight-saving surgery in underserved regions.

Ranked among the top 2% of ophthalmology researchers worldwide, Dr. Berdahl focuses on the fundamental causes of glaucoma, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and astigmatism management during and after cataract surgery. He has been involved in over 100 FDA-monitored clinical trials and has published extensively. Beyond clinical practice, he has invented several medical innovations including a non-surgical way to lower eye pressure for glaucoma treatment.

Training

  • Minnesota Eye Consultants

    Fellowship
  • Mayo Clinic

    Internship

    Mayo Clinic

    Residency

Awards & Honors

  • American Glaucoma Society Innovator Award

    2026

    American Glaucoma Society

  • Chester B. McVay Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research

    2024

    University of South Dakota

  • Senior Achievement Award

    2019

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Teacher of the Year

    2018

    Transitional Year Residents, Sanford School of Medicine

  • Claes Dohlman Award (Most Outstanding Cornea Fellow)

    2008

    Harvard University

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
SD
License Numbers
7529