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John Palmer Berdah

John Palmer Berdah MD

Ophthalmology
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America

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Dr. John Berdahl, MD specializes in Advanced Cataract Surgery, Corneal Surgery, and Glaucoma Surgery, in addition to Refractive Surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. He earned his medical doctorate, graduating with honors from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, MN, and finished his internship at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ. He completed an ophthalmology residency at Duke University where his published work, research, teaching, and care of patients brought him many honors including best resident and national recognition as the first-place winner of the Resident Writers Award. Dr. Berdahl pursued additional advanced surgical training at one of the most coveted corneas and glaucoma fellowships in the country at Minnesota Eye Consultants. As a fellow, he received the Claes Dohlman Award from Harvard University, which is given to the top cornea fellow in the country. Originally from Hills.

Dr. Berdahl graduated from Augustana College and taught and coached at Hills-Beaver Creek prior to entering medical school. Dr. Berdahl has published numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed articles and his extensive research has been presented nationally and internationally. His commitment to those in need is demonstrated by his leadership role in EyeCare America (which provides free eye care to the underserved) and the numerous surgical mission trips he continues to participate in worldwide.

Dr. Berdahl lives in Sioux Falls with his wife Tamme, son Tommy, and daughter Anabel. His main interests include outdoor activities, reading, SCUBA diving, community involvement, and spending time with family.
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