Meet Our Eye Doctors
Our Eye care professionals understand how the human eye works. They also deeply understand how diseases and conditions affect your vision, often without obvious symptoms. Additionally, they are skilled in understanding how age and risk factors affect vision over time and the benefits of various vision correction options, such as eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Our optometrists dedicate time to thoroughly explaining the findings of your eye exam, discussing your choices, and paying attention to your vision care needs. We believe in fostering a lasting partnership for optimal eye health, so we welcome your questions and value the sharing of your health information, which is crucial for the effective monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of potential eye issues.
Visit our eye care clinics in Dallas, Plano, West Plano, Lewisville, Denton, Prosper, Highland Village or McKinney today!
Dr. Brian Switalski earned his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. He went on to graduate with a Doctor of Optometry degree and a Vision Science degree from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While at NSU, Dr. Switalski completed several clinical rotations with renowned Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, focusing his training on ocular disease treatment and the management of pre and post-operative cataract and LASIK/PRK patients. In 2010, Dr. Switalski relocated to Dallas and immediately joined an Ophthalmology practice where he had the opportunity to treat a wide variety of challenging patient cases. He is a certified Optometric Glaucoma Specialist and provides a wide spectrum of services, including annual diabetic eye examinations, routine and difficult-to-fit contact lens exams, pediatric eye exams, ocular disease treatment, emergency eye care, and Refractive surgery (LASIK/PRK) and Cataract surgery co-management. He is committed to providing the highest quality of care with compassion and integrity. Dr. Switalski is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), Texas Optometric Association (TOA), and the Dallas County Optometric Society. In his spare time, he enjoys physical activity, including basketball, golf, cycling, and running.
Dr. Mital Patel grew up in a small city in Canada and moved across the border to complete her undergraduate education at SUNY - University at Buffalo, where she earned a double BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences and Psychology. She further ventured to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - School of Optometry. During her time in Puerto Rico, she also learned to complete eye exams in Spanish! As part of Dr. Patel’s clinical training, she worked alongside ophthalmologists in Manhattan, NY, co-managing LASIK/PRK and cataract surgery patients, providing emergency eye care and dry eye treatment. She then transitioned to Brooklyn, NY, where her primary focus was ocular disease. The last six months of Dr. Patel’s optometric training were spent back in Puerto Rico, training in various clinics around the island. This included primary eye care, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma management, prosthetic eye care, and specialty contact lens exams. Dr. Patel considers herself a foodie who loves to visit different cities and explore the outdoors. In her free time, she enjoys reading and calligraphy. Dr. Patel is a Therapeutic Optometrist certified by the Texas Optometry Board and National Board of Examiners in Optometry who is passionate about delivering quality patient-focused eye care to the DFW community!
Plano Office
Dr. Radhika Patel was born and raised in California. She got her undergraduate degree in biology at the University of California Irvine. Upon graduation, she pursued her optometry degree at Marshall B. Ketchum University [SCCO] in California. Dr. Patel completed her clinical training at UECLA (community-based clinic), Michael J Schermer (ophthalmology practice), and LA Ambulatory (VA hospital), where she gained experience with contact lenses, dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic exams, and primary care exams. Outside the clinic, Dr. Patel enjoys photography, graphic designing, concerts, and playing Monopoly board games with the family. She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and Texas Optometric Association (TOA). She can't wait to help the community see better.
West Plano Office
Dr. Wendy Ho received her credentials at the University of Houston's College of Optometry. Her practice offers exam services in both English and Cantonese, a rare practice in the area. Optometry has always been a very personal passion for her. She tells us, "I have poor eyesight and would love to help people see better." She finds her job so rewarding because she believes vision to be the most precious sense. Outside of the office, she loves being with Wesley, her beloved Shetland sheepdog, as well as traveling. Her practice accepts most vision insurance including VSP.
Lewisville
Highland Village
Denton
Park Lane
McKinney
Dr. Brandon Igo was born and raised in Midland, TX, which is where he began his career in optometry by working as a technician after attending Texas A&M University, where he completed his B.S. in biomedical sciences. Dr Igo then completed his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2023 at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry. As part of his clinic training, he completed his externships at a private practice in Lubbock, TX, working in primary care. Dr. Igo also rotated through the Community Eye Clinic in Fort Worth, TX, which mainly served a low-income population. This included managing conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and fitting specialty contact lenses. Dr. Igo has been married to his wife, Kinsey, for four years, and they currently have two cats named Charlie and Linus. In his off time, he likes to visit coffee shops to read, go on walks, and run with his wife. Dr. Igo is looking forward to becoming involved in his community and protecting his patients' eyesight.
Prosper
Dr. Daniel Paul grew up in Central Valley, California. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, Riverside, and his doctorate in optometry from the Southern College of Optometry. He has over thirty years of experience in private practice before moving to Texas. Dr. Paul is a Therapeutic Optometrist certified by the Texas Optometry Board and the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. As a result, he is very concerned about giving his patients the best vision possible to meet their specific and individual needs. He has been married to his wife, Karen, for over 35 years. He enjoys biking, gardening, and playing pickleball when not in the office.
The Colony
Dr. Rana was born in Stockholm, Sweden and moved to Boston, MA to receive her B.S. in Health Sciences from Boston University. Dr. Rana then pursued her Doctor of Optometry degree at the New England College of Optometry in Boston. During her optometric rotations in the New England area, she had the great opportunity of rotating through an OD/MD practice as well as many Boston community health centers. These opportunities allowed her to focus extensively on primary ocular care and ocular disease including diabetic eye exams, glaucoma management, age-related macular degeneration, and emergency eye care. She also had the opportunity to gain experience in contact lenses of all types, pediatric care, and low vision.
In her free time, Dr. Rana enjoys painting, reading, running and, most importantly, spending time with her friends and family. Dr. Rana has always had a strong passion for eye care, and she is excited to help her patients in the Dallas community!
Timbercreek
Pooja Tunikipati, OD, earned her Bachelors of Science in Biology with Collegium V Honors at the University of Texas at Dallas in 2020, then went on to complete her Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2024. Dr. Tunikipati completed her clinical training at UH University Eye Institute, Santa Fe Indian Health Services, and Cedar Springs Eye Clinic in Dallas. Her training included treating and managing contact lenses, dry eye disease, amblyopia, keratoconus, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and more. In her free time, Dr. Tunikipati enjoys sketching and rock climbing, as well as traveling to new cities. She is excited to improve vision and eye health in the DFW community!
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