Nicoletta Stefanidis, OD
Optometrist

Dr. John Hovanesian is an internationally recognized leader and innovator in cataract, corneal, and laser eye surgery. Newsweek has recognized him among the top 35 eye surgeons in the US–out of 17,000 eligible colleagues–based on a poll of his peers. The Ophthalmologist, a UK publication, has named him among the world’s 100 most influential people in eye care. A board-certified ophthalmologist and faculty member at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute, he has published two widely used eye surgery textbooks — one on the subject of refractive cataract surgery and one on pterygium surgery.

Locations: Laguna Hills

Dr. Savak Teymoorian is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in both premium cataract surgery and interventional glaucoma at Harvard Eye Associates. Dr. Teymoorian provides patients with a full range of eye care in these areas utilizing the newest advancements in technology and services available for these diseases.

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente

Charles E. Keller, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience treating patients with complex eye diseases in Southern California. He completed an advanced fellowship in Cornea and specializes in both non-surgical and surgical treatments utilizing the latest advancements for eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, retinal disease, corneal disease, and eye trauma.

Locations: Laguna Hills, Orange

Dr. Brian Kim is one of Orange County’s most popular and beloved Ivy League-educated and board-certified Ophthalmologists for over 10 years. He serves as the physician and surgeon to numerous physicians and healthcare professionals in Southern California and has often been called “The Physician’s Physician” and awarded one of Orange County’s “Physicians of Excellence” every year since 2018.

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente

Dr. Sonia Dhoot is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of retinal and vitreous diseases. Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, retinal detachments, macular puckers, and macular holes.

Locations: Laguna Hills, Orange

Dr. Wang is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma and cataracts. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester, New York, Dr. Wang then pursued her medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine where she was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha, the most prestigious and nationally-recognized medical honor society.

Locations: Laguna Hills, Orange

Dr. Ashraf Ahmad is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. He is highly skilled in corneal transplantation, ocular surface reconstruction, cataract surgery and other complex anterior segment procedures. He also has a special interest in LASIK and PRK.

Locations: Laguna Hills, Orange

Dr. Jeffrey Jacobs joined Harvard Eye Associates in 2003 from Los Angeles where he worked in oculoplastic and facial reconstructive surgery at UCLA, Jules Stein Eye Institute. With more than 20 years of postgraduate education and research experience, Dr. Jacobs is one of only a few surgeons in the country who is certified in ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery, and general cosmetic surgery.

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente

Dr. Behnaz Rouhani is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. After receiving her medical degree with high honors from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran, she pursued a clinical research fellowship in ophthalmology at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute at the University of Colorado.

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente

Dr. Connie Sears is an oculofacial plastic surgeon, with expertise in cosmetic facial and reconstructive surgery. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her residency in Ophthalmology at Stanford University.

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente, Orange

Dr. Edward W. Kim has been a practicing ophthalmologist at Harvard Eye Associates since 1980. After graduating with honors in chemistry at Occidental College, he went on to receive his medical degree from UC San Francisco.

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente

Dr. Satvinder Gujral is a board-certified ophthalmologist and clinical professor at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute. She has been practicing ophthalmology all over the world for over 20 years, during which she has performed various eye procedures, volunteered in numerous camps, and trained, researched, and lectured on the latest innovations in eye care.

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente

Dr. Karen Skvarna joined Harvard Eye Associates in 2004 after working in South Orange County since 1990. She graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry, in 1989 after receiving undergraduate degrees in physiological optics from the University of California, Berkeley, and biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine.

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente

Dr. Seiju Terada graduated with his Doctorate of Optometry from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry, in 1983 after receiving his undergraduate degree with honors in biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. His training includes rotations at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto and at the Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco.

Locations: Laguna Hills, Orange

Dr. Isabell Choi graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry in 2006 after receiving her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine.

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente

Dr. Terra S. Leight graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern California School of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University after receiving her undergraduate degree in psychobiology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).

Locations: Laguna Hills, San Clemente, Orange

Dr. Krista R. Gardner is a licensed optometrist who has been practicing primary eye care since 2017. She is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care to help her patients achieve optimal vision and maintain their eye health. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara, before completing her Doctor of Optometry degree at Southern California College of Optometry.

Locations: Laguna Hills

Dr. Bunker earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, where he received extensive training in both routine and complex ocular care. He previously completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with an emphasis in Health Science, and was recognized with an academic scholarship for his excellence.

Locations: Laguna Hills, Orange