AMAN DHALIWAL
Visalia
Summary
Compassionate individual with 17 years of experience as an optometrist who is now seeking a new professional journey in different environments. Has always had the long-term goal of providing eye care and education to all demographics in need of vision care. Passionate about supporting patients with health issues related to glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetes, and hypertension. Brings lived experience with owning and operating a successful Optometry Practice for over 17 years. Within that time, also mentored over 15 individuals that later attended Optometry school in North America. Gained a reputation in social circles and communities as a doctor who can be relied on to support all demographics with visual concerns by providing the highest standard of care. Academically and professionally qualified individual who holds a double Bachelor's degree in Education and Science and a Doctorate in optometry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist
Family Health Care Network
11.2024 - Current
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation and refractive state.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Educated patients on preventative eye care, reducing the incidence of vision-related issues in the community.
Optometrist
Dr. Aman Dhaliwal and Associates
01.2007 - Current
- Grown an optometry practice from 30 to 150 patients per week and 6 staff by building a reputation for quality customer service
- Conduct eye examinations and prescribe contact lenses as well as managing business operations and finances
- Manage the team to ensure the business continues to run smoothly and serve as the face of the practice to customers; the practice is consistently rated in the top 3 in the area, has won a Best Optometrist Reader's Choice award, and receives dozens of Google reviews praising the quality of communication and service
- Provides extensive knowledge in the treatment and diagnosis of ocular disease spanning 4 cities and 2 continents, practices full scope optometry and has a special interest in fitting speciality contact lenses
- Trained to recognize a range of health issues such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes and hypertension
- Works closely with Special Olympics as a volunteer for visual assessment of athletes, volunteers at senior centers discussing age-related ocular disease, and delivers talks at conferences on the topic of contact lenses
- Also won industry awards for diagnosis, treatment and research in primary open angle glaucoma
Optometrist
America Best Optical
01.2006 - 01.2007
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
New England College of Optometry
01.2006
Double Degree - Bachelor of Education & Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Brock University
01.2002
Skills
- Managing and Operating
- Community & Social Awareness
- Healthcare Expert Collaboration
- Communication & Empathy
- Optometric Health & Treatment
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Diagnosis of Ocular Disease
- Contact lens and Vision Therapy
Areas Of Experience
- Managing and Operating
- Community & Social Awareness
- Healthcare Expert Collaboration
- Communication & Empathy
- Optometric Health & Treatment
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Diagnosis of Ocular Disease
- Contact lens and Vision Therapy
Languages
Punjabi
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Optometrist
Family Health Care Network
11.2024 - Current
Optometrist
Dr. Aman Dhaliwal and Associates
01.2007 - Current
Optometrist
America Best Optical
01.2006 - 01.2007
Doctor of Optometry -
New England College of Optometry
Double Degree - Bachelor of Education & Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Brock University
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