Directors:
Mrs
Anita Shah BSc MSc MCOptom DipTP(IP) Higher Cert Glaucoma
Prof Bruce Evans BSc PhD FCOptom FAAO
FEAOO FBCLA DipCLP DipOrth
Natasha Browne FBDO
Nick Garton FBDO
Lesley Tassen
Jaabir Booly
Lesley Barnett (Practice Manager)
Jackie Gates (Accounts Manager)
Belinda Hickey
Katie Milham
Georgina Stevens
Jaabir Booly
Paul Gates
Melanie Burling
Mahiya Mohchin
Hanna Webb
Dr Claire O’Leary has worked at the practice for over 20 years and in 2010
was awarded a PhD for research on clinical optometry. Her PhD examiners were
very flattering about the quality of her research. Claire has specialised in
dry eye and provides specialist advice to patients on the diagnosis and
management of dry eye.
Mrs Anita Shah joined the practice in May 2008 and holds the highly
respected MSc in Clinical Optometry from City, University of London. In 2014
Anita passed the College of Optometrists Independent Prescribing examination
and joins the elite group of optometrists with independent prescribing rights.
She also holds the College of Optometrists Professional Higher Certificate in
Glaucoma. Anita works at the practice two days a week and works in a community
hospital eye clinic where she diagnoses and treats glaucoma and related
conditions.
Professor
Evans was director of the practice from
1996-2022. Bruce has reduced his clinics to one a week to concentrate on his work
as Director of Research at the Institute of Optometry, and consultancy.
Professor Evans is not taking on any new patients but will be happy to
recommend one of his colleagues.
Ms Hinal Amin joined the practice in June 2022. Hinal studied optometry
at City, University of London and since qualifying as an optometrist in 2019
has undertaken a specialist qualification in medical retina. Hinal is proving
popular with patients for her clinical and excellent communication skills.
Natasha Browne joined the team in March 2019 and is
our Dispensing Manager. Tasha has over 10 years’ experience as a registered
optician and has been working in Shenfield for several years. Nick Garton has been working with us
for over 10 years and has many years’ experience as a dispensing optician. Lesley Tassen joined the team
in 2021 as a dispensing assistant. The dispensing team are ably assisted by Jaabir
Booly, who has worked at the
practice since 2014.
Lesley Barnett joined the practice in 2000 and has a reputation for outstanding organisational skills. Lesley worked for many years as Professor Evans’ PA and in 2013 was promoted to Practice Manager. Jaabir Booly works with Lesley as Practice Secretary. Mrs Jackie Gates is one of our longest-standing members of staff, and in 2023 will have worked at the practice for 50 years. Jackie works at the practice part-time and is Accounts Manager and in charge of contact lens ordering. Belinda Hickey joined the team in 2010 and Katie Milham in 2014. Both are frequently to be found on reception and answering the telephone and are always pleased to make new patients feel welcome. Georgina Stevens joined the practice in 2018 and Melanie Burling in 2021. Both are popular with patients for their friendly, efficient manner.
Mahiya Mohchin and Hannah
Webb work with us on Saturdays and look after the digital filing systems
and help on reception. Paul Gates also helps run the reminder system.
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Updated July 2022