PRESIDENT: MATHEW BASHOVER, OD
Dr. Matthew Bashover is originally from Long Island, New York. He received a bachelors degree in biology Cum Laude from Adelphi University and a Doctor of Optometry degree, Magna Cum Laude, from University of Houston College of Optometry, where he also completed his post graduate studies in Ocular Therapeutics and Glaucoma treatment. He is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, an International Optometric Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest collegiate honor society dedicated to academic excellence in all professions, and American MENSA. He is married to Dr. Diane Mosbacher. They live in Dallas and have three grown children.
VICE PRESIDENT: HIEU HUYNH, OD
Dr. Hieu Huynh grew up in Carrollton, TX. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of Texas at Dallas. She went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Her clinical background includes externships at the Jack C. Montgomery Veterans Affairs Hospital in Muskogee, OK, The Cornea and Contact Lens Institute in Edina, MN, The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA, and with Dr. James Lewis in Elkins Park, PA. Her clinical rotations had an emphasis in primary care optometry and ocular disease, but also provided her experience with specialty contact lenses, and co-managing cataract and refractive surgeries. Dr. Huynh is an active member of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, as well as the Dallas County Optometric Society. She is also a member of the Richardson East Rotary Club.
TREASURER: BLESSY PHILIP, OD
Dr. Blessy Philip was born in India and raised in South Florida. She moved to Dallas, Texas to attend University of North Texas, where she got her Bachelor's degree in Biology. She completed her doctorate degree at University of Houston College of Optometry in 2014. She did her externships at Community Eye Care in Forth Worth, Texas and Good neighbor eye clinic in Houston, Texas. She is an active member of Embassy City Church. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, eating, shopping and doing various arts and crafts. .
SECRETARY: SHIVANI PATEL, OD
Dr. Shivani Patel was born and raised in Frisco, Texas. She graduated from University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and minor in Psychology. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2019. She graduated a member of Beta Sigma Kappa and is an active member of American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association and of course, Dallas County Optometric Society. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, travelling, and spending time with friends and family!
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