Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Promoting eye health in my neighborhood, local businesses, and schools. Introducing patients to the newest treatment options based on their visual and lifestyle needs. Hobbies/Interests: Coffee, travel, reading, and making memories with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: Past President of the Broward County Optometric Association. Broward County Optometrist of the Year 1989. Past Clinical Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern College of Optometry. What drives your passion for optometry? My philosophy is to listen carefully to my patients to determine their special needs. This enables me to come up with the best solution to meet the individual's requirements. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? When my patients say "Wow, I've never had an eye exam like that before! How are you impacting your local community? I am a past President of both the Downtown Hollywood Business Association and The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Hobbies/Interests: Golf and Grandchildren (not necessarily in that order).

Undergraduate: Union College. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and ocular disease management. Hobbies: Reading, painting, walking, traveling (especially to the beach and Europe).

Undergraduate Education: Michigan State University; Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology; Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry-Ferris State University; Professional Achievements and Associations: IOA, AOA; Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Ocular disease. My favorite part of helping my patients is being able to make an immediate impact on patient's quality of life. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking/travelling with my wife, doing renovations on my house and cooking.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Complete eye exams for glasses and contacts. Diagnosis and treatment for eye diseases. Diabetic eye exams. Dry eye evaluation and treatment. Hobbies and interests: Cooking, running , reading and travel.

Born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Dr. Julie Kells embarked on a remarkable journey that led her to become a respected optometrist. As a student-athlete at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, she excelled in both academics and volleyball while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Driven by her passion for eye care, she pursued a Doctorate of Optometry at the prestigious University of Houston College of Optometry, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a clinical letter of excellence. During her clinical rotations at Space Center Eye Associates and Bellaire Family Eyecare, she honed her skills in ocular disease management and specialty contact lens fitting, respectively. Complementing her expertise, Dr. Kells completed a rigorous one-year residency program at Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in Durant, Oklahoma, where she specialized in treating complex ocular conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetes. She also gained valuable experience in co-managing LASIK and PRK patients. In her free time, Dr. Kells finds joy in staying active outdoors, indulging in hiking, biking, and lake adventures.

Undergraduate Education: The University of South Dakota. Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida, B.S. Biology; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Georgia Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Ocular Disease, Residency Malcom Randall VA Hospital Gainesville, FL; The reason I became an optometrist is: As a glasses wearer from an early age, I became curious about the profession. Later, when it came time to choose my career path, I considered several medical fields but optometry stood out among them. It provided the work/life balance that I was seeking while also allowing me to serve people's medical needs. In my spare time, I enjoy I enjoy spending time with my husband and twins. My favorite part of helping my patients is because I'm a relationship builder. It makes my day to see a longtime patient or a friend who is visiting the office for the first time. Those connections are important to me.

Undergraduate Education: University of Wisconsin – Madison. Optometry School: Western University of Health Sciences. Professional Achievements/Associations: Wisconsin Optometric Association, American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Contact Lens. What drives your passion for optometry? Wanting to provide the best possible care for every individual. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By continually seeking to further my education and provide the best options available to optimize every patient’s vision. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Improving people’s vision and quality of life. Hobbies/Interests: Curling, Volleyball, guitar, and running.

Undergraduate Education: Virginia Commonwealth University BFA; George Mason University. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry BS, OD. 1995. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Ocular Health and Wellness Society; AOSA speaker chair; SCO Skeffington Award for Clinical Excellence in Vision Therapy. The reason I became an optometrist is: To find a way to help people enhance their lives by optimizing their vision and overall health. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Making them smile because they can do something, they thought they could not in my spare time, I enjoy: Reading, learning about health, wellness and nutrition, yoga and all types of exercise. Spending time with family, friends and my 2 dogs.

Undergraduate Education: BS Biology George Mason University; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: TOA, AOA; What drives your passion for optometry? The ability help others everyday to see clearly and comfortably. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Since life in general is so dependent on vision, helping my patients maintain and protect their vision for a lifetime is my goal. 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? I volunteer at Streetdog Foundation and am the game day announcer for Houston High baseball. Hobbies/Interests: Music, concerts, sports (Go Cards! Go Grizz!)

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin; Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Clinical honors in patient management. Texas Optometric Association, Central Texas Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: American Board of Optometry, Therapeutic Optometrist, Optometric Glaucoma Specialist; What drives your passion for optometry? The trust my patients have for me in allowing me to care for them. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing the most comprehensive examination available. 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? My son and I have enjoyed serving together in many philanthropic opportunities in our community. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida, BA in history; Optometry School: NOVA Southeastern University - Highest Honors; Professional Achievements/Associations: Heine award for excellence in optics, Member of FOA and AOA; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary care optometry. Diabetic eye exams, Treatment and management of diseases of the eye; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping people see the best that they can and doing my best to ensure each patient has a lifetime of healthy vision. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Helping my patients have clear and comfortable vision for a lifetime. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Music, playing guitar and piano, and traveling.

Dr. Kesbeh was born and raised in Central Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Passionate about advancing the field of optometry, Dr. Kesbeh stays on the cutting edge of care with expertise in dry eye management, myopia control, specialty contact lenses, glaucoma management, and diabetic eye exams. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized care to help his patients achieve and maintain eye health. Outside the clinic, Dr. Kesbeh enjoys hiking and exploring the great outdoors. He is an avid traveler and loves visiting national and state parks during his vacations.