Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Towson University, Bachelors in Biochemistry. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Clinical honors in primary care and ocular disease. Specialty clinical training in pediatrics and binocular vision disorders/vision therapy. What does “providing a transformational eyecare experience” mean to you? It is very important to me that I answer my patients' questions thoroughly so they can take part in their eye care. I focus on personalizing my time with each patient and providing individualized treatment with the best options for my patients' eye health

Undergraduate education: University of Mary Washington. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, 2016. Professional Achievements/Associations: Northern Virginia Optometric Society (NVOS)- Treasurer; Virginia Optometric Association (VOA) – Keyperson; Remote Area Medical (RAM)". Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Certification for Advanced Studies in Contact Lenses Orthokeratology Certification. The reason I became an optometrist is: to make a difference in someone's life, even if it is a small difference. I have been on two mission trips to Honduras and volunteer at local vision screenings. I hope to keep using my skills to keep making these small differences locally and around the world where people are in need. My favorite part of helping my patients is: seeing the look on their faces when they appreciate how much better they feel after solving an eye problem and how much better they can see with their new glasses or contacts. In my spare time, I enjoy: doing arts and crafts, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling around the world.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: National Optometric Association(NOA), Georgia Optometric Association; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients

Undergraduate Education: George Mason University, B.S Biology; Optometry School: Salus University; Professional Achievements/Associations: Clinical honors in eye diseases diagnosis and management, clinical honors in contact lenses fitting; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Eye Care, Contact Lense Fittings, Eye Emergency Care, Diabetes Eye Evaluation and Management, Glaucoma Management; What drives your passion for optometry? My desire to see people reach their full potential and achieve the best possible care imaginable. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing the best care possible to all my patients. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? By volunteering at my local mosque and helping out as often as possible at my son's school, Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my wife and kids, traveling and soccer.

Undergraduate School: Indiana University B.S. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry, 1977. The reason I became an optometrist is: As a child I walked home from school past the Virginia M Tutt library and every day I stopped in and spent an hour either reading or using an old wooden stereoscope. The library had a large collection of view cards of foreign countries and exotic animals. I was fascinated by the 3-D viewer and started reading everything I could find about the visual system and visual perception. That interest has remained with me my entire life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Enabling them to have not only the clearest but the most comfortable vision with which they can pursue their work and leisure activities. As well as making sure their ocular and general health needs are being met. In my spare time, I enjoy: Drawing, painting, and reading.

Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University. Optometry School: Ohio State University College of Optometry Class of 1987. What drives your passion for optometry? Just a simple love and enjoyment of working with and helping people. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Making the exam process an enjoyable experience by taking the time to listen to their needs and concerns, while injecting a little humor whenever possible! Eye exams do not have to be mundane and dull! Hobbies/Interests: God, Family, sports and travel.

Undergraduate: University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you helping your patients live their best lives? I enjoy providing my patients personalized care and improving their lives by educating and providing the best possible eyecare and eyewear. Hobbies and Interests: Traveling, walking, cooking and spending time with my husband and 2 children.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: North Carolina Optometric Society, American Optometric Association, and Prevent Blindness North Carolina; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Ocular disease, contact lenses, and pediatrics; What drives your passion for optometry? To help people see their best while empowering and educating them the importance of eye health. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By maximizing their ability to see in all aspects of their lives; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? By dedicating every day to see the world not for what is it, but what it can be. Hobbies/Interests: Family, friends, music, sports, and working out

Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh. Optometry School: Pennsylvania college of Optometry 2010. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association. Pennsylvania Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I love helping people and enjoy being able to improve all my patients vision every day! My favorite part of helping my patients is: Watching them experience clearer vision than they came in with. It is the best part of my day every day! In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my children and family, taking walks, reading books.

Undergraduate Education: Florida Community College at Jacksonville University of North Florida. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, 1996. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA, FOA, NEFOS. The reason I became an optometrist is: Vision is so important. It affects every aspect of our lives. I am proud to be able to have a part in affecting a patient's life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love to help solve problems. It is very rewarding to make someone’s life a little easier by helping with both vision and medical needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: I am an animal lover and take care of several. I also love to read.

Undergraduate Education: Loyola University Chicago, Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry 1986. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the Illinois Optometric Association; Member of the American Optometric Association; Charter licensee for therapeutic optometry in Illinois. The reason I became an optometrist is: Was introduced to Optometry by my Optometrist who happened to be a good friend of the family. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Introducing options that they may not even have known where available to them. Also putting a smile on their faces. In my spare time, I enjoy: Fitness (Crossfit), Golfing, Traveling, Experiencing new things.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I have loved the profession of Optometry since I was in undergrad, working for both Optometrists and opticals. I now provide comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, contact lens fittings, eye health, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interest: Reading, work puzzles and games, expressing my creative side with arts and crafts, playing with my dog, spending time with friends, and traveling to be with family.

Undergraduate Education: Trinity Washington University; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University,;Professional Achievements/Associations: MOA: Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Advanced Studies in Anterior Segment; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping others see clearly while still monitoring their systemic and ocular health. How are you helping patients live their best lives?: Giving recommendations that best suits their occupation, hobbies, and any other visual demands, What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Trying new restaurants within the DMV and spending time with my family.