Julie L. Kim, O.D.
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Dr. Julie L. Kim has been practicing optometry since 1989. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA and is a graduate of the Pacific University College of Optometry. After finishing Optometry School, Dr. Kim continued her education with a residency at the Seattle and American Lake VA Medical Centers. In addition to her commitment to her family and work, she has been involved in various services such as school vision screenings and a vision mission trip to Tanzania, Africa. Currently, she is involved with various activities in her community and her church. Dr. Kim also speaks some Korean and a little Spanish.
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Naro Babaian, O.D.
Our associate optometrist, Dr. Babaian started with Montrose Optometry in May 2018. Dr. Babaian grew up in Michigan and attended University of Michigan– Dearborn on a full scholarship where she got her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She then moved to southern California where she attended Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry earning her Doctorate of Optometry degree in 2014. Dr. Babaian became interested in pediatric optometry and vision therapy while in school and decided to pursue residency training in that area. Following graduation from optometry school, she completed a one-year residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy/Neuro-Optometry in a private practice. She has presented at national conferences and local organizations about traumatic brain injury, learning-related vision problems, and vision therapy. Dr. Babaian received her fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) in 2015.
On her spare time Dr. Babaian enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies and going to the beach.
On her spare time Dr. Babaian enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies and going to the beach.
Joan
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Joan is one of our excellent opticians and has been working with Dr. Kim since 2010. She is very knowledgeable about lens design and treatment options and has a keen eye for picking the right frame based on a patient's style and personal preferences. Her upbeat attitude ensures that it is always a joy to work with her. In her spare time, Joan likes to watch sporting events, specifically the Lakers and she also enjoys watching a good scary movie or getting outdoors for a hike.
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Maureen
Maureen is one of our excellent opticians and has worked with Dr. Kim since 2016. She is always energetic and has a smile on her face. She's great at finding the right frame style for patients and can recommend the right lens based on the patient's needs. Maureen enjoys traveling and is a big fan of the Lakers.
Alin
Alin is one of our cheerful optometric assistants, and always finds the best-fitting frames for our patients. She recently graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, and is
currently in the process of applying to optometry school. In addition to her passion for patient care, she likes to play tennis, go on challenging hikes, and try different cuisines with her loved ones.
Ask Alin about her favorite character in Game of Thrones, or about her ziplining experience in Hawaii!
currently in the process of applying to optometry school. In addition to her passion for patient care, she likes to play tennis, go on challenging hikes, and try different cuisines with her loved ones.
Ask Alin about her favorite character in Game of Thrones, or about her ziplining experience in Hawaii!