Meet the Team

Susie

Susie has been a part of the team at Los Angeles Vision Institute for over 15 years. Prior to joining Los Angeles Vision Institute, Susie was a staff member at UCLA- Jules Stein Eye Institute. 

Susie is a California native. She likes to watch rodeos and rides horses in her free time. Susie is an animal-lover and enjoys spending with her two sheep-dogs and chihuahua, Theona. 

Bernie

Bernie has joined the Los Angeles Vision Institute in 2016. Bernie has over 30 years of eye care and optical experience. 

Bernie is a native of Southern California, and is a big sports fan.  Bernie enjoys gourmet cooking and studying foreign languages. She has two children, Matthew and Megan, who live in the area. 

Andrea

Andrea has been a part of the team at Los Angeles Vision Institute since 2013. She started her journey in ophthalmology back in her home state of Connecticut in 2010.

Andrea graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. There she competed as a member of the dance team for all four years and went on to dance professionally for Connecticut's AHL hockey team and WNBA team, the Connecticut Suns. 

In her spare time, she still enjoys dance classes, yoga, discovering new restaurants and the occasional reality TV show. 

Scott

Scott brings over 40 years of experience in ophthalmology and general healthcare to the Los Angeles Vision Institute (LAVI). A veteran technician at LAVI for more than 25 years, he also leads our Clinical Research Department. His diverse medical background includes tenure with a large HMO group, where he specialized in Urgent Care, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Ophthalmology.

Beyond his civilian career, Scott dedicated 26 years to the US Navy in both active and reserve capacities. Serving as a Hospital Corpsman and later a Logistics Specialist, he completed multiple deployments during his time with LAVI before retiring in 2014 as a Chief Petty Officer. In his personal time, Scott enjoys traveling with his family and is a passionate amateur horologist, building and repairing watches.

Peter

Peter has been a part of optical at Los Angeles Vision Institute for over 12 years. He has over thirty-nine years of experience in optical boutiques including technical and lab work, beginning in his home state of Minnesota.

In his free time, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He has a passion for antiques, collectables, and interior design. An avid lover of animals, and enjoys spending time with his eight year old Yorkie, Phoebie. 

Rene

Rene has been a part of the Los Angeles Vision Institute for over 8 years. He has over 30 years of optical experience working in optical boutiques with a focus on styling. He is a true expert in fitting eyewear. 

He enjoys outdoor activities including hiking and bike riding. He is a native of Moreilia, MX, and is an active sports fan (basketball, football, soccer, baseball, tennis, golf).