Dr. Lara Umemoto
- Attended California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo with a major in Biological Sciences
- Graduated Cum Laude from Southern California College of Optometry with a B.S. degree in Visual Sciences, and a Doctorate of Optometry, with Distinction in 1997.
- Awarded the Telesensory Low Vision Award, the Asian American Optometric Society Award, and the prestigious Barnet Dulaney Eye Center Award.
- Member of the American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society, and Asian American Optometric Society.
- Has received therapeutic certification for the treatment of eye infections, eye diseases, and can treat glaucoma.
- Has been practicing at this office since 1999 and has developed a close relationship with the patients and the staff by always listening, encouraging and caring about others.
- Speaks limited Spanish
- Interests include spending time with her husband and boys, crafts, working on her home, traveling, and online shopping.
Dr Christine Owashi
- Graduated from NYU with full academic scholarship with a major in Psychology and double minor in Physics and Mathematics
- Was a certified research technician for a national glaucoma study funded by the National Eye Institute at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary prior to her optometry training
- Graduated Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA with a Doctorate in Optometry
- Received the Key Person Award in her class as the study group leader for the national boards exam
- Provided optometric care to an underserved population in Peru during a mission trip
- Completed residency in Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease at a VA Hospital affiliated with SUNY Optometry and presented a COPE approved academic presentation on ocular manifestations of carotid artery disease
- Was the clinical director at a center of North America’s largest LASIK provider and worked alongside the medical director who was named ‘America’s Best Eye Doctor’ in 2021 by Newsweek
- Lectured several continuing education courses to fellow optometrists regarding refractive surgery candidacy and complications.
- Interests include fashion, fitness, traveling, watching UFC with her husband and taking their corgi Niko to the beach
- Speaks limited Spanish and Korean
Dr. Danitra Davood
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry, graduating Magna Cum Laude
- Completed her externships at SouthEast Tucson VA hospital, South Central Family Health Center, Ketchum Health, and Cedars Sinai Medical Center
- Dedicated to providing thorough, personalized eye care for patients of all ages
- Trained in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration
- Participated in clinical outreach trips to Mexico, delivering eye care in resource-limited settings through SVOSH
- Speaks Assyrian and limited Spanish
Dr. Brett Monji
- Graduated from University of California, Davis with a major in Biology
- Graduated from Western University’s College of Optometry in Pomona, CA
- Acted as class liaison between for the American Academy of Optometry
- Acted as chair for the California Optometric Student Society at Western University.
- Awarded the GP Clinical Excellence Award at Western University.
- Interests include going to the beach, surfing, and rooting for the Dodgers.
Dr. Serine Mkrtchyan
- Graduated Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia in 2004
- Finished residency training in general ophthalmology at Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia 2007
- Provided Eye Care to rural underserved and rural population in Armenia during multiple trips to rural areas
- Graduated SUNY College of Optometry in 2021
- Trained in diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, as well as binocular vision and vision rehabilitation during externships at SUNY
- Provides care to patients of all ages including pediatric population
- Member of San Fernando Valley Optometric Association and California Optometric Association
- Interests include reading crafts, spending time with family and friends and shopping
- Speaks Armenian, Russian and very basic Spanish
