Meet the Team
Meet Our Team
THE STAFF AT Urban Optometry
Our exceptional eye care team in Thornhill, Ontario look forward to helping you and your family with all your eye care needs. We will help you select the most appropriate frames or contact lenses and will meticulously fit your new glasses to meet your needs. At Urban Optometry, we are dedicated to optimizing your vision care.
Licensed Optician
Mohamed Pardhan
Our licensed optician, Mohamed Pardhan, originally hails from Mombasa, Kenya. Mohamed has had the opportunity to live in many different parts of the world including Tanzania, the UK, the UAE and now Canada. His diverse life experiences have enabled him to connect successfully with people from various cultures and backgrounds, many of whom have stayed loyal to his services over the past few years.
Education wise, Mohamed is a Southbank University Computer Science graduate and a postgraduate from the University of Fredericton, holding a masters degree in Business Administration (MBA). In addition, he also completed his diploma in Opticianry from the BC College of Optics and is registered as a licensed optician with the College of Opticians of Ontario.
Besides supporting charities locally and internationally with eye care products, Mohamed enjoys flying and playing squash. He is married, with two daughters and is settled in Maple, Ontario.
Licensed Optician
Joanne Nguyen
Joanne Nguyen, born in Toronto and raised in Innisfil, is our Sales and Customer Service expert. Joanne graduated from York University with Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She then went on to complete her Diploma in Optical Sciences from Seneca College and is registered with the College of Opticians of Ontario as a registered optician.
She brings a wealth of experience, having worked in different exciting fields including Sales, Marketing and the Hospitality industry. In her free time, Joanne likes to draw and play video games.
Optometric Assistant
Afra Masiha
Afra is an aspiring healthcare professional with a BSc in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University. She has experience in customer service and is known for her friendly approach and commitment to creating positive experiences for patients.
As a co-founder of a non-profit that helps youth facing housing challenges in the GTA, she’s led successful initiatives to gather donations. Her efforts have earned her recognition, including the Stong College Jade Award and support from the Agents of Change Fund.
During her free time, Afra likes to read and spend time with family and friends.
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20-9200 Bathurst St Thornhill, ON L4J 8W1
Urban Optometry in Thornhill
Urban Optometry provides innovative eye care services to patients from in and around Thornhill. Our eye care experts offer comprehensive eye health assessments, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, contact lens evaluation and fitting, and prescriptions.
The team at Urban Optometry aims to provide the best possible solution for the patient’s eye health and vision needs. By utilizing the latest technologies and evidence-based treatments, we can ensure that each patient maintains optimal eye health.
We welcome new patients and accept most major forms of insurance.