DOCTORS
Long Nguyen, O.D.
Dr. Long Nguyen, O.D., holds a Bachelor of Science in Vision Science and a Doctorate in Optometry from the New England College of Optometry. He completed externships at the Portland VA Medical Center, Dorchester House Health Center, and Chrycy Advanced Contact Lens Center, earning honors at each site. In 2017, he became one of the few American Board Certified optometrists in Los Angeles County, a distinction held by just 10% of optometrists nationwide.
A passionate advocate for global eye care, Dr. Nguyen has participated in over 10 mission trips to countries like Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador, as well as local clinics serving low-income communities. His goal is to change lives by diagnosing and treating vision issues, particularly in children who are misdiagnosed with learning disabilities due to uncorrected vision problems.
Dr. Nguyen is our myopia management specialist and has expertise in fitting specialty contact lenses for irregular corneas, including those following corneal grafts. He also works with pediatric patients, seeing children as young as 6 months old. He is a member of the California Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH), and serves as a Business Development Consultant for Vision Source. Dr. Nguyen is also fluent in Vietnamese.
Eurri Choi, O.D.
Dr. Eurri Choi, O.D., is a Southern California native who earned her Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from USC and her Doctorate in Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. She completed externships at several prestigious clinics, including the West Roxbury VA Medical Center, Lynn Community Health Center, Brevard Vision Care, and Long Beach VA Low Vision. Dr. Choi became board-certified by the American Board of Optometry in 2016, a distinction held by only 10% of optometrists in the U.S.
Dr. Choi is certified in therapeutic optometry and glaucoma management, and she is fluent in Spanish. While she treats all types of patients, she has a special interest in dry eye treatments and aesthetics. She is passionate about ensuring that every patient achieves optimal vision, whether through accurate glasses prescriptions, the best-fitting contacts, or proper management of eye conditions.
Outside of the office, Dr. Choi enjoys cooking, watching YouTube reviews, and spending time with her French Bulldog, Louis.
Jivan Hovsepyan, O.D., M.S.
Dr. Jivan Hovsepyan, O.D., M.S., was born in Gyumri, Armenia, and raised in Pasadena, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at the University of California, Riverside, with a minor in Philosophy. Dr. Hovsepyan went on to receive both his Doctorate in Optometry (O.D.) and Master’s in Science (M.S.) from the Southern California College of Optometry, where he conducted groundbreaking research on stereopsis, or 3D vision.
During his O.D. training, Dr. Hovsepyan worked at the prestigious Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Washington, D.C., treating active-duty military personnel with eye conditions related to post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. He also trained at the Four Corners Regional Health Center on the Navajo Nation, where he treated patients with severe glaucoma, cataracts, and various corneal conditions.
A passionate advocate for humanitarian work, Dr. Hovsepyan serves on the board of directors for California Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (CA VOSH) and the Pasadena Host Lions Club. He has organized and participated in over 40 free clinics, contributing more than 400 hours of volunteer service. Dr. Hovsepyan also leads a monthly clinic near Tijuana, Mexico, providing care to underserved communities.
Fluent in English, Armenian, and Spanish, Dr. Hovsepyan enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and chess in his free time. He’s an avid reader of fiction and listens to a wide range of podcasts. Dr. Hovsepyan is always up for a good laugh, so feel free to share your best (or worst) optometry joke with him!
Arbi Zadoorian, O.D.
Dr. Arbi Zadoorian, O.D., was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science from UCLA before completing his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Zadoorian gained extensive clinical experience through training at the VA Medical Centers in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital on the Gila River Reservation in Arizona, and the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah.
A strong advocate for patient education, Dr. Zadoorian ensures that his patients fully understand their eye health and treatment plans. He provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and manages a wide range of ocular diseases.
Outside of the office, Dr. Zadoorian enjoys playing tennis, taking long walks, and has a diverse taste in music.
STAFF
Sofia (Ophthalmic Technician)
Sofia graduated at California State University of Northridge with a Bachelors degree in Biotechnology. She is a Los Angeles Native who speaks fluently in English and Spanish. Outside of work Sofia loves to camp, play volleyball and make great memories with friends and family. Sofia strives to get her Master's degree in Biotechnology.
In her free time she enjoys matcha, listening to music, and watching anime.
