Dr. Robin
G. Simpson - Optometrist
 Dr.
Simpson believes strongly in the value of community, and enjoys
the long relationship he has with his patients. Indeed, he is known
throughout the office for chatting it up with patients - which is
great, if only we could get him to keep to the schedule............More |
Baljinder Hayre
- Optician, AOK Program Co-ordinator
 Baljinder
was born in Punjab, India. She moved to Vancouver with her family
when she was 10 years old. Growing up in Canada, Baljinder played
highschool basketball and volleyball - hence her nickname around
the office 'Ballywall'............More
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Bob
Butler - Optician
 Mr. Butler is our senior Optician, in fact, he has been here at Mount Pleasant since the building was completed and the doors first opened January 2, 1950! With nearly 60 years of experience in the industry, Bob is an incredible asset to both our patients and our staff............More
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Diana Nguyen
- Optician
After finishing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Kwantlen College in 2006, Diana got her start in the Optical industry first working at lenscrafters. She now has 7 years experience in the industry and as she puts it herself, "she loves shopping for other people's glasses!"............
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Nora Castillo
- Optometric Assistant
Nora was born in Cagayan, Philippines, and moved to Canada in 1991. She underwent training in office administration and in 1996 completed the Medical Office Assistant program. After nearly 10 years working in Medical clinics in Vancouver, she joined us here at Mount Pleasant............More
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Meagan Lauzon
- Optometric Assistant
Meagan is the most recent full-time addition to the Mount Pleasant Optometry Team. She has been here since September 2009 and is doing very well. We have also enrolled her in the Canadian Association of Optometry's 'Optometric Assistant' course to further her skills........... More
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Shaista Walji
- Part Time Optician
Shaista joined us here at Mount Pleasant Optometry in 2006 after gaining experience as an Optician in Minnesota for 5 years. She recently returned from maternity leave and we are very happy to have her back for the extra help on Saturdays............More
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Vicki Chen
- Part Time Assistant
Vicki was born in Shengyang, China and then moved to Japan for 6 years, making her our most culturally enriched staff member. She is currently in her third year of the Bachelor of Science program at UBC with the intention of becoming............More
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Meghan Hildebrand
- Part Time Assistant
Meghan is our most recent addition at Mount Pleasant Optometry Centre. She is currently finishing her Bachelor of Science degree at UBC and is in the process of applying to Optometry schools. She has a very warm nature and will do very well............More
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Dr. Mowbray completed a double major in his undergraduate studies: a Bachelor of Science at the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Business Administration at Wilfrid Laurier University. He then went on to get his Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Waterloo............
Dr. Cindy
Ho obtained her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees with Dean's Honours from the University of Waterloo. In addition to private practice, she is active in research at BC's Children's Hospital and successfully obtained a PhD degree in Neuroscience............
Dr. Ivy Koh completed both her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees with Dean's Honours at the Univeristy of Waterloo. She has received numerous scholarships and awards recognizing her aptitude for the profession, including the E.J. Chisholm Memorial Scholarship for Pediatric Optometry as well as the A.W. Cole Award for Clinical Excellence............