Our Doctors

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.

Dr. Keith was born and raised on the Navajo and Hopi native American reservations in northern Arizona. After finishing high school, she went on to attend the University of Arizona. Dr. Keith received her Bachelor of Health Science degree in physiology with a minor in anthropology. She also worked as an optometric technician while attending university. Dr. Keith completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at Midwestern University of Health Sciences in Glendale, Arizona, graduating summa cum laude. While in school, she attended externships that provided extensive training and experience in primary eye care, diabetic eye care, management of macular degeneration and glaucoma, and surgical co-management. After finishing optometry school, Dr. Keith returned to Tucson to work for a corporate optometry clinic and was happy to join Arizona Primary Eye Care in March of 2022. Dr. Keith enjoys getting to know her patients and strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive eye care in a friendly and comfortable environment. In her free time, Dr. Keith enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, camping, and traveling.

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.

Dr. Khan holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Houston. She went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry. She is NBEO and TMOD certified, as well as Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR. Dr. Khan also holds certifications in MiSight, Paragon CRT, and Valley Contax. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, running, hiking, and exploring local coffee shops. She makes a point to stay current with the latest in the field.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor's in Vision Science; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency trained in low vision and ocular disease. What drives your passion for optometry? Helping improve the quality of life for people. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Educating them on how to care for their eyes and their bodies. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Treating the patient as a whole person and not the sum of their parts; Hobbies/Interests: Community service, biking, hiking, reading, travel

Undergraduate Education: York College of PA, completed 90 credits. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1997. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of AOA and POA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Completed a 1-year residency in management of ocular disease and primary care. The reason I became an optometrist is: I started wearing contacts and glasses at a very young age. I loved my optometrist! He helped me see. I realized the true importance of good vision and felt that I wanted to help people see the world clearly! My favorite part of helping my patients is: My favorite part is knowing that I am helping my patients live their best lives through clear vision! In my spare time, I enjoy: I enjoy traveling, reading and spending time with my family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science, Biology (summa cum laude) with a minor in Judaic Studies. University of Albany, Albany, NY (2007). Optometry School: Doctor of Optometry, SUNY College of Optometry, New York, NY (2011). Professional Achievements and Associations: Member, Connecticut Optometric Association (2007-present); Clinical Field Director Southern CT/NY (2021-present). Clinical Certifications and Specialties: MiSight Myopia Management Certified; Dry Eye; Contact Lens. The reason I became an optometrist is: to help patients with their eye health and vision concerns. I strongly believe in the importance of maintaining healthy eyes through annual eye exams. My favorite part of helping my patients is: finding the best solutions for their various visual needs. I enjoy providing personalized eye care and getting to know my patient year to year. In my spare time, I enjoy: Travel and spending time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: George Mason University. Optometry School: IAUPR School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Certified in Mi-sights Myopia control contact lens management and Euclid Orthokeratology. 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. I am happy to conduct exams in Spanish, Hindi and Urdu for my non-English speaking patients.