Optometrist

Dr. Peter Roed

Optometrist Dr. Peter Roed Dr. Peter Roed moved west from Ontario after graduating from the University of Waterloo Optometry program in the late 90’s. The move was as much about finding his own path and seeking new experiences as it was to find work. The Optometry program opened more then just professional doors but it […]

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Dr. Taylor Parenteau

Optometrist Dr. Taylor Parenteau Dr. Taylor Parenteau was born in Calgary but has called St. Albert home for the last 15 years. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry Degree with Dean’s Honours in 2021 from the University of Waterloo and is very happy to be back home serving her community. As a student, she travelled

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Dr. Peter Laansoo

Optometrist Dr. Peter Laansoo Dr. Laansoo moved to St. Albert from Toronto, Ontario. He was raised in Toronto’s Estonian Community. In the process of figuring out for himself what was preventing him from wearing contacts as a teenager, Dr. Laansoo became interested in optometry. Dr. Laansoo received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of

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Dr. Suzanne Quilley

Optometrist Dr. Suzanne Quilley Dr. Quilley was raised in the small town of Taber in southern Alberta. After a summer working alongside a cataract surgeon and retinal specialist, she developed an interest in retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Quilley graduated with honours from University of Waterloo in 1996 with a

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Dr. Femida Visnani

Optometrist Dr. Femida Visnani Dr. Visnani and family arrived from Kampala, Uganda in 1973, and settled in St. Albert. While obtaining her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alberta, she discovered her passion for optometry from her optometrist, Dr. Sharad Patel. She graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England

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Dr. Kim Bugera

Optometrist Dr. Kim Bugera Dr. Bugera grew up on a farm near Elk Point, Alberta. When she was 14, she was having trouble seeing the berries on a mountain ash tree in her backyard. After getting her first pair of glasses, she quickly realized the importance of good vision. Thus, she became devoted to providing

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Dr. Alison Weisbeck

Optometrist Dr. Alison Weisbeck Dr. Weisbeck was born and raised in St. Albert. After a year at the University of Alberta, she relocated to Quebec where she graduated with her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Université de Montréal with a fellowship and many scholarships and awards. She did her practicum in Providence, Rhode Island,

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Dr. Salina Hirjee

Optometrist Dr. Salina Hirjee Dr. Hirjee grew up in Edmonton where she was very involved in community activities such as Scouts and ball hockey. She developed her passion for healthcare in high school when she dissected a cow’s eye! Dr. Hirjee completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta and went on to graduate

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Dr. Astra Wong

Optometrist Dr. Astra Wong Dr. Wong grew up in Montreal and moved to Edmonton when she was twelve. Recalling the difference she experienced after her first eye exam and first pair of glasses, Dr. Wong became devoted to providing people with the same experience. Dr. Wong obtained her Doctorate of Optometry in 1993 from University

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Dr. Ruby Mangat

Optometrist Dr. Ruby Mangat Dr. Mangat was born and raised in Edmonton and has traveled extensively to pursue her education. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC and then further on to pursue a Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry

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