Lisa Baloian, OD
Dr. Lisa Strand Baloian is a highly skilled optometrist with over two decades of diverse experience in private practice, healthcare systems, and academic settings. Known for her compassionate approach, Dr. Baloian specializes in comprehensive eye care, including routine vision correction, management of ocular diseases, and patient education. Her commitment to cultural sensitivity and individualized care has made her a trusted provider among diverse populations.
Areas of Expertise
- Routine Vision and Contact Lens Care
- Diagnosis and Management of Ocular Diseases (e.g., glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy)
- Paediatric and Geriatric Eye Care
- Emergency and Acute Eye Conditions
- Insurance Billing and Practice Administration
Licensure
- Licensed Optometrist, State of California
Education
- • Doctorate of Optometry
- University of California, Berkeley — 2004
- Dean’s List, Beta Sigma Kappa Society Member
- Bachelor of Science in Zoology (Minor: English)
- University of California, Davis — 1992
- Highest Honors, Mary Regan Meyer Prize for Outstanding Academics
Internship and Residency
- D’Ambrosio Eye Care, Lancaster, MA — Optometric Intern
- Veterans Administration Medical Center, Martinez & Fresno, CA — Optometric Intern
- Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center, Bloomfield, NM — Indian Health Services Intern
Memberships and Affiliations
- Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity (Mission Work: Nicaragua, Mexico)
- Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society
Honors and Awards
- UC Berkeley School of Optometry
- Dean’s List (1999–2004)
- Beta Sigma Kappa Society Member
- David J. Kerko Low Vision Award (2004)
- Marchon Eyewear Center Award (2004)
- Shanaz Rafinejad Eyewear Center Award (2003)
- UC Davis
- Highest Honors at Graduation (1992)
- Mary Regan Meyer Prize for Outstanding Academics and Intellectual Breadth
- Zoology Departmental Citation
- Varilux Optometry Superbowl
- 2nd Place Winner (33rd Annual AOSA Conference/106th Annual AOA Congress, 2003)
Professional Experience
- Current Roles
- Sunset Focus Optometry (San Francisco, CA, 2019–Present)
- North Coast Vision Optometry (Santa Cruz, CA, 2020–Present)
- Heidi Schauffele, OD Inc. (Sacramento, CA, 2020–Present)
- Previous Experience
- Four Corners Regional Health Center (Red Mesa, AZ, 2018–2019)
- Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (Prescott, AZ, 2015–2017)
- Albany Berkeley Optometry (Berkeley, CA, 2013–2015)
- HyperOptics Optometry (San Francisco, CA, 2005–2014)
- Oak Valley Optometric (Oakdale, CA, 2007–2013)
