OUR OPTOMETRISTS
Dr. Gavin Bastiampillai graduated from the prestigious Pennsylvania College of Optometry of Salus University. Throughout his time there he was elected into Beta Sigma Kappa, an honor society for academic achievement for the top ten percent of his class. His clinical experience includes The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, where he completed his advance studies in Pediatrics and was trained in visual perception and binocular vision. He then worked at the Veterans Affairs hospitals in Batavia, New York and Salem, Virginia fine tuning his skills in pathology and low vision.
Dr. Bastiampillai has successfully passed the US national board exam (NBEO), Canadian national board exam (CSAO) and is TPA certified to treat and manage ocular disease. Currently, he is a member of both the Ontario Association of Optometrists & the Canadian Association of Optometrists.
Dr. Bastiampillai grew up in Toronto and completed his Bachelor of Science degree at University of Toronto and is excited to give back to this wonderful community.
Dr. Bastiampillai enjoys the challenges of contact lenses, binocular vision anomalies and caring for his patients with any anterior segment or retinal pathology. In his spare time Dr. Bastiampillai loves to play Tennis, Golf, Softball and Cricket and enjoys an active lifestyle.
Dr. Anita Sritharan completed her post-secondary education at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. She first completed her Honours Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Biomedical Sciences, and then went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry Degree with distinction. During her clinical training she gained experience in various optometric areas including binocular vision, pediatrics, specialty contact lenses, low vision, and ocular disease. Her special interests include managing dry eye disease and refractive surgery co-management.
Dr. Sritharan is passionate about providing patient centered care, and takes pride in developing unique treatment plans based on individual needs and desires. She also enjoys learning, and is dedicated to keeping up with the newest optometric research and technology in order to continuously provide high quality care.
Dr. Sritharan is licensed by the College of Optometrists of Ontario. She is certified to prescribe Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents. She is also a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association of Optometrists.
On her spare time, she enjoys travelling the world, swimming, and biking.
Throughout her clinical internships across the United States, Dr. Kohli worked with dedicated optometrists and ophthalmologists who shaped her patient-centered approach. At the John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Michigan, she cared for patients with complex ocular and systemic conditions—an experience that deepened her commitment to delivering compassionate, individualized care. She later worked with surgical teams at OMNI Eye Care in New York and New Jersey, supporting patients through post-operative recovery and urgent eye concerns. In North Carolina, she trained in fitting soft, rigid, and specialty contact lenses to meet the unique needs of each patient. Her final rotation at the Illinois Eye Institute allowed her to focus on pediatric care and vision therapy, helping children feel comfortable and confident during their eye exams.
Dr. Kohli is Board Certified by the Canadian Examiners in Optometry and licensed by the College of Optometrists of Ontario. She is also Board Certified in the United States by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. As a TPA-certified practitioner, she is authorized to prescribe therapeutic medications and manage a wide range of eye conditions. She is an active member of both the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the Ontario Association of Optometrists.
Above all, Dr. Kohli is passionate about providing comprehensive, thoughtful, and approachable eye care. She strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, supported, and confident in their visual health.
A Michigan girl at heart, Dr. Kohli enjoys exploring Toronto, running and spending time with her family.