Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Lois Filipelli, OD is an Arizona native — born and raised in the valley. She attended Grand Canyon University where she completed her Bachelor’s in Medical Biology. She went on to continue her education in the Pacific Northwest at Pacific University College of Optometry. After graduating with her doctorate of Optometry, she stayed in the Portland Metro area, where she worked in primary care optometry.
Not long after graduating, she kickstarted a mobile medical eye clinic where she traveled to homes, group homes, care facilities, hospitals and more to provide customized care. For over 4 years, she served a majority of non-ambulatory, disabled, and geriatric populations.
With her deep understanding of medical eyecare, she is excited to bring that knowledge into the pediatric eye world. Dr. Filipelli is grateful to serve the community she grew up in and takes good care to treat each patient as her own child and involve each parent/caregiver in a respectful manner with thorough education. She speaks English, Romanian and Spanish.
Dr. Lotus Schifsky, also known as Dr. Lotus, is from Prescott...Wisconsin. She began her journey south by attending Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Her next stop in her southern migration was Bloomington, Indiana to attend Indiana University School of Optometry.
While there, she was a member of several honor societies including, Beta Sigma Kappa, Gold Key, and AOA+ Leadership. When not involved with leadership societies, Dr. Lotus spent time volunteering for various community outreach programs and assisting faculty as an associate instructor in various pediatric courses. She was recognized by faculty and peers for her dedication to pediatric care and awarded the COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy.
After graduation, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky to complete her residency in pediatrics and vision therapy at Bowersox Vision Center. While there, her love and knowledge for pediatric care continued to grow as she worked with a variety of patients who had ocular conditions including amblyopia, strabismus, and binocular vision disorders.
Her final stop in her journey south is Phoenix, Arizona with ABC Children's Eye Specialists. She is beyond excited to continue working with pediatric patients to provide optimal care to all. When not in the clinic, Dr. Lotus loves to spend time exploring new places, lifting weights, socializing with friends, and curling up on the couch with a good book and her three cats.
Dr. LaDouceur brings a unique blend of experience and passion to ABC Children's Vision Specialists. After graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry Dr. LaDouceur honorably served in the United States Navy as an optometrist where she developed a strong sense of attention to detail, a quality that is reflected in the meticulous care provided to each patient.
As a parent of four children and a former middle school math teacher, Dr. LaDouceur understands the importance of children's vision and the impact it has on their overall development. Dr. LaDouceur is deeply invested in ensuring that every child receives the care and attention they need to thrive, both academically and personally.
Dr. LaDouceur has a passion for pediatric optometry and finds joy in working with children, ensuring their visual health and well-being from a young age. Now calling Phoenix home, Dr. LaDouceur is excited to bring her expertise and dedication to the local community. Whether it's a routine eye exam, specialized treatment, or guidance on children's vision care, Dr. LaDouceur is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to every patient.
Outside of practicing optometry, Dr. LaDouceur enjoys spending time with her family and hiking with her three-legged dog Roo. As a transplant to Arizona, she appreciates hearing about upcoming events in the area, and special places to visit or hike in the Southwest.
Dr. Stromme attended Seattle University and graduated with a degree in General Science with a Pre-Profession Specialization. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry in 2005 at the Illinois College of Optometry where she made the dean’s list. Dr. Stromme owned and operated a private successful optometry practice in Yakima for the last 14 years, is an infant see provider and is American Board of Optometry Certified in Retina. Dr. Stromme has been a member of Sunrise Rotary, received a Paul Harris fellow award and has also served as a board member for Comprehensive Mental Health. Dr. Stromme is a past president of the Yakima Society of Optometric Physicians and has served as a trustee for the American Optometric Association. In her free time, she likes to boat, play with her 150lb Anatolian Shepherd (Zeus), and spend time with her awesome family.
Dr. Alexa Saul is excited to provide comprehensive vision and medical exams at ABC Children’s Eye Specialists! She is an Arizona desert native from the North Phoenix area. Dr. Saul completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She continued her education at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Saul enjoys providing vision care and education for the whole family. Her clinical experience includes ocular disease, primary care, strabismus and amblyopia management, specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, and binocular vision disorders.
While completing her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Dr. Saul found herself fascinated with the role vision plays in daily life, and knew she wanted to become an Optometrist. In Tucson, she enjoyed being involved on campus and being a leader of an outreach program called the Arizona Retina Project. She organized the vision program at the annual Tucson Festival of Books, where she had the opportunity to teach children and their families about vision and how their eyes work! At Midwestern College of Optometry, she provided primary care in the pediatric clinic. She also worked with infants and children of all ages at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she developed skills in emergency care, routine vision and medical exams. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her 4 dogs. She also enjoys Pilates, hiking, and traveling.
Dr. Alexa Saul is excited to provide comprehensive vision and medical exams at ABC Children’s Eye Specialists! She is an Arizona desert native from the North Phoenix area. Dr. Saul completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She continued her education at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Saul enjoys providing vision care and education for the whole family. Her clinical experience includes ocular disease, primary care, strabismus and amblyopia management, specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, and binocular vision disorders.
While completing her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Dr. Saul found herself fascinated with the role vision plays in daily life, and knew she wanted to become an Optometrist. In Tucson, she enjoyed being involved on campus and being a leader of an outreach program called the Arizona Retina Project. She organized the vision program at the annual Tucson Festival of Books, where she had the opportunity to teach children and their families about vision and how their eyes work! At Midwestern College of Optometry, she provided primary care in the pediatric clinic. She also worked with infants and children of all ages at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she developed skills in emergency care, routine vision and medical exams. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her 4 dogs. She also enjoys Pilates, hiking, and traveling.
Dr. Stromme attended Seattle University and graduated with a degree in General Science with a Pre-Profession Specialization. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry in 2005 at the Illinois College of Optometry where she made the dean’s list. Dr. Stromme owned and operated a private successful optometry practice in Yakima for the last 14 years, is an infant see provider and is American Board of Optometry Certified in Retina. Dr. Stromme has been a member of Sunrise Rotary, received a Paul Harris fellow award and has also served as a board member for Comprehensive Mental Health. Dr. Stromme is a past president of the Yakima Society of Optometric Physicians and has served as a trustee for the American Optometric Association. In her free time, she likes to boat, play with her 150lb Anatolian Shepherd (Zeus), and spend time with her awesome family.
Dr. Lotus Schifsky, also known as Dr. Lotus, is from Prescott...Wisconsin. She began her journey south by attending Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Her next stop in her southern migration was Bloomington, Indiana to attend Indiana University School of Optometry.
While there, she was a member of several honor societies including, Beta Sigma Kappa, Gold Key, and AOA+ Leadership. When not involved with leadership societies, Dr. Lotus spent time volunteering for various community outreach programs and assisting faculty as an associate instructor in various pediatric courses. She was recognized by faculty and peers for her dedication to pediatric care and awarded the COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy.
After graduation, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky to complete her residency in pediatrics and vision therapy at Bowersox Vision Center. While there, her love and knowledge for pediatric care continued to grow as she worked with a variety of patients who had ocular conditions including amblyopia, strabismus, and binocular vision disorders.
Her final stop in her journey south is Phoenix, Arizona with ABC Children's Eye Specialists. She is beyond excited to continue working with pediatric patients to provide optimal care to all. When not in the clinic, Dr. Lotus loves to spend time exploring new places, lifting weights, socializing with friends, and curling up on the couch with a good book and her three cats.
Dr. Julia Zyrina, OD, is the dedicated and highly skilled optometrist behind Pine Vision Care. With a passion for enhancing vision and a commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Zyrina provides top-notch eye care to the Philadelphia and Main Line communities.
Dr. Zyrina earned her master’s degree from Ural State Pedagogical University and pursued her optometry degree at Salus University in Pennsylvania. She further honed her skills through an internship at Wills Eye Hospital and a residency in ocular disease at the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia.
Before establishing Pine Vision Care, Dr. Zyrina gained invaluable experience working in various private practices. Her extensive background ensures that patients receive the highest quality care, tailored to their unique needs.
Dr. Zyrina’s approach to eye care is thorough and compassionate. She believes in performing comprehensive exams using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Dr. Zyrina takes the time to understand each patient's specific needs, providing personalized care plans to achieve optimal eye health.
Dr. Zyrina sees her patients as family. She is dedicated to making sure everyone receives the personal care and attention they deserve, guaranteeing an exceptional eye care experience.
Specialties:
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lens and Eyeglass Fittings
Treatment of Eye Conditions like Blepharitis and Dry Eye
Vision Therapy and Low Vision Rehabilitation
Personal Life:
Dr. Zyrina lives in the Main Line with her husband and their three boys. When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring the community, and staying active.
Dr. Zyrina’s extensive training and compassionate approach make her a trusted choice for all your eye care needs. Ready to experience exceptional eye care? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Zyrina today at Pine Vision Care.
Dr. Julia Zyrina, OD, is the dedicated and highly skilled optometrist behind Pine Vision Care. With a passion for enhancing vision and a commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Zyrina provides top-notch eye care to the Philadelphia and Main Line communities.
Dr. Zyrina earned her master’s degree from Ural State Pedagogical University and pursued her optometry degree at Salus University in Pennsylvania. She further honed her skills through an internship at Wills Eye Hospital and a residency in ocular disease at the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia.
Before establishing Pine Vision Care, Dr. Zyrina gained invaluable experience working in various private practices. Her extensive background ensures that patients receive the highest quality care, tailored to their unique needs.
Dr. Zyrina’s approach to eye care is thorough and compassionate. She believes in performing comprehensive exams using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Dr. Zyrina takes the time to understand each patient's specific needs, providing personalized care plans to achieve optimal eye health.
Dr. Zyrina sees her patients as family. She is dedicated to making sure everyone receives the personal care and attention they deserve, guaranteeing an exceptional eye care experience.
Specialties:
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lens and Eyeglass Fittings
Treatment of Eye Conditions like Blepharitis and Dry Eye
Vision Therapy and Low Vision Rehabilitation
Personal Life:
Dr. Zyrina lives in the Main Line with her husband and their three boys. When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring the community, and staying active.
Dr. Zyrina’s extensive training and compassionate approach make her a trusted choice for all your eye care needs. Ready to experience exceptional eye care? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Zyrina today at Pine Vision Care.
Dr. Bajwa was born and raised in Porterville, California. After graduation from the University of California, Davis, and the Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Bajwa completed a one-year residency at the Crown Point Indian Health Services Hospital of the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Dr. Bajwa has worked for non-profit health clinics in California, optometry and ophthalmology groups in Bakersfield and Ventura before joining Living Water Clinic.
Dr. Bajwa underwent extensive clinical training at Kaiser Permanente, the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, the Center for the Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, the Gila River Health Care Corporation Eye Clinic in Sacaton, Arizona, the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Low Vision Clinic in Glendora, and the SCCO Eye Care Center in Fullerton. He enjoyed serving the members of the Navajo nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico at the local hospital’s eye clinic, community clinics, inpatient department, and emergency department.
Dr. Bajwa is licensed to treat and manage a wide range of ocular diseases including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, allergy and dry eye. He has extensive experience managing the pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing corrective surgeries such as LASIK, cataract, and refractive lens exchange.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a member of the American Optometric Association, and an active member of the California Optometric Association. Dr. Bajwa served as the President of the California Optometric Association from 2018-2019.
He has volunteered his skills for clinical missions in the US and internationally, working with groups like Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity, OneSight, and the Special Olympics.
When Dr. Bajwa is not treating patients he likes to spend his free time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Bajwa has a wide variety of interests including cooking, music, and photography, but most of his time is spent reading and playing with his children.
Dr. Bajwa was born and raised in Porterville, California. After graduation from the University of California, Davis, and the Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Bajwa completed a one-year residency at the Crown Point Indian Health Services Hospital of the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Dr. Bajwa has worked for non-profit health clinics in California, optometry and ophthalmology groups in Bakersfield and Ventura before joining Living Water Clinic.
Dr. Bajwa underwent extensive clinical training at Kaiser Permanente, the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, the Center for the Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, the Gila River Health Care Corporation Eye Clinic in Sacaton, Arizona, the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Low Vision Clinic in Glendora, and the SCCO Eye Care Center in Fullerton. He enjoyed serving the members of the Navajo nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico at the local hospital’s eye clinic, community clinics, inpatient department, and emergency department.
Dr. Bajwa is licensed to treat and manage a wide range of ocular diseases including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, allergy and dry eye. He has extensive experience managing the pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing corrective surgeries such as LASIK, cataract, and refractive lens exchange.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a member of the American Optometric Association, and an active member of the California Optometric Association. Dr. Bajwa served as the President of the California Optometric Association from 2018-2019.
He has volunteered his skills for clinical missions in the US and internationally, working with groups like Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity, OneSight, and the Special Olympics.
When Dr. Bajwa is not treating patients he likes to spend his free time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Bajwa has a wide variety of interests including cooking, music, and photography, but most of his time is spent reading and playing with his children.
Dr. Bajwa was born and raised in Porterville, California. After graduation from the University of California, Davis, and the Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Bajwa completed a one-year residency at the Crown Point Indian Health Services Hospital of the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Dr. Bajwa has worked for non-profit health clinics in California, optometry and ophthalmology groups in Bakersfield and Ventura before joining Living Water Clinic.
Dr. Bajwa underwent extensive clinical training at Kaiser Permanente, the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, the Center for the Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, the Gila River Health Care Corporation Eye Clinic in Sacaton, Arizona, the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Low Vision Clinic in Glendora, and the SCCO Eye Care Center in Fullerton. He enjoyed serving the members of the Navajo nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico at the local hospital’s eye clinic, community clinics, inpatient department, and emergency department.
Dr. Bajwa is licensed to treat and manage a wide range of ocular diseases including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, allergy and dry eye. He has extensive experience managing the pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing corrective surgeries such as LASIK, cataract, and refractive lens exchange.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a member of the American Optometric Association, and an active member of the California Optometric Association. Dr. Bajwa served as the President of the California Optometric Association from 2018-2019.
He has volunteered his skills for clinical missions in the US and internationally, working with groups like Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity, OneSight, and the Special Olympics.
When Dr. Bajwa is not treating patients he likes to spend his free time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Bajwa has a wide variety of interests including cooking, music, and photography, but most of his time is spent reading and playing with his children.
Dr. Bajwa was born and raised in Porterville, California. After graduation from the University of California, Davis, and the Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Bajwa completed a one-year residency at the Crown Point Indian Health Services Hospital of the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Dr. Bajwa has worked for non-profit health clinics in California, optometry and ophthalmology groups in Bakersfield and Ventura before joining Living Water Clinic.
Dr. Bajwa underwent extensive clinical training at Kaiser Permanente, the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, the Center for the Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, the Gila River Health Care Corporation Eye Clinic in Sacaton, Arizona, the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Low Vision Clinic in Glendora, and the SCCO Eye Care Center in Fullerton. He enjoyed serving the members of the Navajo nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico at the local hospital’s eye clinic, community clinics, inpatient department, and emergency department.
Dr. Bajwa is licensed to treat and manage a wide range of ocular diseases including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, allergy and dry eye. He has extensive experience managing the pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing corrective surgeries such as LASIK, cataract, and refractive lens exchange.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a member of the American Optometric Association, and an active member of the California Optometric Association. Dr. Bajwa served as the President of the California Optometric Association from 2018-2019.
He has volunteered his skills for clinical missions in the US and internationally, working with groups like Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity, OneSight, and the Special Olympics.
When Dr. Bajwa is not treating patients he likes to spend his free time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Bajwa has a wide variety of interests including cooking, music, and photography, but most of his time is spent reading and playing with his children.
Dr. Bajwa was born and raised in Porterville, California. After graduation from the University of California, Davis, and the Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Bajwa completed a one-year residency at the Crown Point Indian Health Services Hospital of the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Dr. Bajwa has worked for non-profit health clinics in California, optometry and ophthalmology groups in Bakersfield and Ventura before joining Living Water Clinic.
Dr. Bajwa underwent extensive clinical training at Kaiser Permanente, the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, the Center for the Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, the Gila River Health Care Corporation Eye Clinic in Sacaton, Arizona, the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Low Vision Clinic in Glendora, and the SCCO Eye Care Center in Fullerton. He enjoyed serving the members of the Navajo nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico at the local hospital’s eye clinic, community clinics, inpatient department, and emergency department.
Dr. Bajwa is licensed to treat and manage a wide range of ocular diseases including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, allergy and dry eye. He has extensive experience managing the pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing corrective surgeries such as LASIK, cataract, and refractive lens exchange.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a member of the American Optometric Association, and an active member of the California Optometric Association. Dr. Bajwa served as the President of the California Optometric Association from 2018-2019.
He has volunteered his skills for clinical missions in the US and internationally, working with groups like Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity, OneSight, and the Special Olympics.
When Dr. Bajwa is not treating patients he likes to spend his free time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Bajwa has a wide variety of interests including cooking, music, and photography, but most of his time is spent reading and playing with his children.
For more than 30 years, Curtis Frank, OD, has been providing exceptional optometry care for patients of all ages in Boston, Massachusetts. At his practice, Vision and Ortho-K Center, Dr. Frank takes a holistic approach to vision care and eye health for men, women, and children. As one of the region’s leading specialists in the area of orthokeratology, also called ortho-K, Dr. Frank offers this nonsurgical treatment to improve vision for both children and adults with myopia (nearsightedness). Dr. Frank graduated from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, with a bachelor’s degree. He then attended the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts, where he earned his Doctorate of Optometry. Today, Dr. Frank is an adjunct faculty member of the New England College of Optometry where he mentors the next generation of optometrists. Professionally speaking, Dr. Frank is a member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology, the American Optometric Association, and the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists. Dr. Frank and his team are highly skilled in all aspects of optometry and are committed to delivering outstanding eye care using the most advanced technologies and treatments. With the latest vision and eye health screening protocols, automated testing equipment, and retinal cameras, families in Boston and the surrounding areas, receive state-of-the-art eye care in a warm, friendly environment.
“Prompt friendly efficient staff - Dr Frank always can explain to me after my exam what I am struggling with with my vision- always dead on with his assessment and script. Knows his stuff and explains it in plain English ”
