DR. SANDEEP SURI, O.D.

Hi everyone! My name is Dr. Sandeep Suri. I am a Calgarian, born and raised, and I graduated from the University of Calgary with a major in Biological Sciences while obtaining a minor in Sociology. During my early years of education, I was grateful to have great volunteer opportunities at Forest Grove Care Centre providing library services and socializing with elderly residents along with a mission trip to Juarez, Mexico in which I helped build a home for an impoverished family.

Thereafter, I went to Boston, Massachusetts to complete a doctorate in Optometry with honours at the New England College of Optometry. During graduate school, I gained extensive experience in the field of ocular disease when I rotated through Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, a prestigious world-renowned eye center located in Miami, Florida. Furthermore, I was placed at the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Hospital in Southern California for training in the sub-specialty of low vision along with primary eye care.

My family moved from India in 1980 and I am the oldest of 3 siblings. I am fluent in the languages of Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu and can perform a basic eye exam in Spanish!

I live and encourage a healthy lifestyle with attention to diet and exercise from all walks of life. Outside of professional life, I enjoy travelling to new places, I am a sports fanatic and an avid golfer.

I look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Nissandeep Banwait, O.D.

Dr. Nissandeep Banwait was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He attended the University of Calgary, where he studied Biological Sciences. He then completed his Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. During his clinical rotations, he gained extensive knowledge in a wide variety of ocular disease such as glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration. Dr. Banwait’s clinical training included externships with emphasis on pediatrics, geriatrics, contact lens fitting, primary eye care, emergency eye care, and vision therapy. He is a member of both the Alberta Optometric Association and the Canadian Optometric Association.

Dr. Banwait is committed to providing excellent eye care to all his patients and establishing lifelong relationships with patients through open dialogue and comprehensive ocular education.

In his free time, Dr. Banwait enjoys travelling, sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Navjeet Randhawa, O.D.

Dr. Navjeet Randhawa was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He completed his Bachelor degree at Mount Royal University with a major in Health Sciences. He further went on to pursue his Doctorate of Optometry at the Illinois College Of Optometry in Chicago. Extensive clinical training was completed at the college before embarking on his journey with clinical rotations all over the United States and Canada.

Working at the Veteran Affairs hospital in South Carolina let him expertly manage and treat ocular diseases such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy. He also gained a passion to specialize in dry eye care and myopia control after training with various private practices in Chicago and Vancouver.

Dr. Randhawa has always been passionate about eyes as he grew up taking his grandfather to the eye doctor to serve as a translator. His fluency in Punjabi/Hindi aims to build long lasting relationships with his patients.

In his free time, you can catch Dr. Randhawa playing soccer, hiking in the mountains or relaxing at the beach.

Gurmit Bhogal
(Manager/Licensed Optician)

Gurmit Bhogal is a licensed optician and contact lens fitter with over 30 years of experience in managing fabrication and retail operations. As a customer-focused professional, he excels in business analysis, sales, marketing, and profit management. With a proven track record of forecasting sales trends and enhancing revenue streams, Gurmit has successfully turned around troubled operations and led new ventures to profitability. His hands-on management style, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills contribute to improved productivity, quality, client support, personnel management, and team morale.
Gurmit’s expertise lies in contact lens fittings, diverse equipment uses, inventory management, sales and marketing, retail business management, operations management, staff leadership and training, budget development and management, vendor relations, procurement, facilities management, and client services delivery. He has a deep understanding of the eyewear industry, particularly as a Contact Lens Specialist skilled in providing solutions for soft and hard contact lenses. Known for troubleshooting glasses and contact lens problems, Gurmit has successfully run his own business in Ontario for two decades.
Gurmit loves to enjoy travelling, exploring the mountains and forests and historical places.

Gursharan Kaur
(Clinic Manager)

Gursharan Kaur is an individual driven by passion for healthcare. Originally
from India, she began on a journey of academic and professional growth
that led her to work in the optometry field. Gursharan graduated from ISF
College of Pharmacy in India, where she laid the foundation for her career in
healthcare and contributed to the field by writing research papers on
Asthma,Anxiety and the COVID-19 pandemic. Eager to expand her
knowledge and skills, she further enhanced her qualifications by completing
a postgraduate certificate course in health and human services from Bow
Valley College in Canada.

Gursharan’s career journey led her to Savanna Eye Care, where she began as
a pretester and optometric office assistant. Through her dedication, hard
work, and exceptional sales skills, she quickly rose through the ranks. Today,
she proudly serves as the clinic manager for Savanna Eye Care.

Gursharan finds joy in connecting with people and helping them with their
vision needs. Her compassionate approach to patient care and her talent for
sales has made her an invaluable asset to the team.

She is incredibly excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and is deeply
passionate about helping people with their vision needs. Through her
leadership and commitment to excellence, she looks forward to contributing
to the continued growth and success of Savanna Eye Care.

Gursharan enjoys reading books, cooking and spending time with Family and
friends.

Nav Sidhu
(Assistant Manager/Licensed Optician)

Nav graduated from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Optician Program in June 2023, where she acquired invaluable expertise in ocular pathology, patient care, and eyewear needs. Her training took her to advanced eye care clinics in both Calgary and Highriver, providing her with diverse experiences and sharpening her skills.

In November 2023, Nav passed the National Alliance of Canadian Optician Regulators (NACOR) examination, officially becoming a fully licensed optician. For the past year, she has been a part of the Taradale Eye Care Team, bringing her patient-focused approach to her work.

Beyond her professional commitments, Nav enjoys travelling and spending quality time with her friends and family. These moments help her passion for her work and inspire her to provide the best possible care to her patients.

Nav is dedicated to continuing her journey in opticianry, striving to make a positive impact on the lives of those she serves. She looks forward to the opportunities that lie ahead and is committed to upholding the highest standards of eye care.