Directors: Prof Bruce
Evans BSc PhD FCOptom FAAO FEAOO FBCLA DipCLP DipOrth
Mrs
Anita Shah BSc MSc MCOptom DipTP(IP)
Higher Cert Glaucoma
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
Mohima Mohchin
Melanie Burling
Mahiya Mohchin
Hanna Webb
Professor
Evans who took over the practice in 1996, in
summer 2019 reduced his clinics to two days a week to focus more on his
research and consultancy work. Dr Claire
O’Leary and Mrs Anita Shah have
joined Bruce as shareholders and co-directors of the company. Bruce said “I am
delighted that Anita and Claire have shown such commitment to the long-term
future of the practice. Their clinical excellence has contributed greatly to
the success of the practice and their new role as co-directors means, the
long-term future of the practice is in very safe hands.” Professor Evans is not
taking on any new patients but will be happy to recommend one of his
colleagues.
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.
Kristina Mihic Kristina initially qualified as an optometrist in Croatia
in 2010 and subsequently worked as a clinical tutor in the optometry school in
Croatia and received an MSc in Optometry and Vision Sciences from Aalen.
Kristina then came to the UK to study for a PhD in contact lenses at City, University
of London. On completing this work, Kristina joined our team of optometrists in
July 2021. Kristina works part-time at the practice, also working in the Eye
Department at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital.
Mrs Janice Oster provides occasional cover at the
practice and always proves very popular with patients. Janice also works as
specialist optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
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. Tracey Kinns is another highly
experienced dispensing optician who provides cover at the practice. Jane
Jarrett and Janine Wildish both retired from the practice in 2021 and we wish
them all the best for the future. 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 2005 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, having worked at the practice for over 30 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 Lola
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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