Our Team

Esther Ahn completed her undergraduate education at USC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from SCCO (Southern California College of Optometry) in 2002. 

While at SCCO, Ahn received the Dixon Scholarship awarded to the highest GPA and also received the Vision for Excellence Scholarship. She was a member of the Honor Society for four years and was active in the Student Association Board. She remains current in new advances in her field through professional associations including the American Optometric Association and the California Optometric Association. She prides in providing personalized, comprehensive vision care, including glasses, contact lenses, and vision correction therapy. She takes the time to give her patients the attention and the information they need to make the best possible choice for their vision needs.

Amita Patel was born and raised in Cerritos, California, and has remained committed to serving patients from her hometown. She attended Scripps College and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology.

Dr. Patel pursued research interests upon her graduation from the Channel Islands with a Mellon Grant. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry Degree from Marshall B. Ketchum University (formerly Southern California College of Optometry) in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Patel provides primary care optometric needs for the entire family and fitting of contacts.

Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children. They especially enjoy traveling the globe together.

Joanne Yoon graduated with honors from The University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry (now MBKU) and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.

Dr. Yoon is certified to practice optometry to the highest level which includes: glaucoma treatment and management, along with glasses, contacts, dry eye management, orthokeratology/myopia control, and diabetic eye care. Dr. Yoon’s care philosophy is to take time to listen to the patient’s needs and to keep up to date with the latest technology and advancements in eye care in order to provide patients with the best comprehensive care.

Dr. Yoon is also actively involved in various philanthropy work locally and internationally. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and going to the beach.