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The Staff

Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. They are excited about what they do and they care personally about getting the best results for our patients.

Our receptionists will try to accommodate your busy schedule by finding appointments that suit your needs.

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Amanda

Office Manager
Amanda was born and raise in Richmond and currently living in the area. Amanda joined the practice with Dr. Van in May 2010. She enjoys vacationing in the OBX with her children Aubrey and Forrest, spending time with family, fishing and hiking. She also enjoys cooking and baking in her free...
Lavinia

Lavinia

Assistant Office Manager
Lavinia is a native of Richmond Virginia. She has a Masters in Human Resources from University of Richmond, and a B.S.B.A in Human Resources with a minor in Accounting from Elon University in N.C.  At Elon she was an active member of both Mock Trial and Alpha Phi Omega, a...
April

April

Ophthalmic Technician
April was raised in Northern Virginia and is currently living in Richmond, Virginia. She is studying Psychology at VCU.  She enjoys traveling with family and friends, scrapbooking, trying new restaurants, baking and watching new shows or movies....
Kristin Nichols

Kristin

Ophthalmic Technician, Contact Lens Specialist
Kristin was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in Maryland, Illinois, South Carolina, Texas, and now Virginia.  Kristin got her bachelor of arts in Sociology at Clemson University.  Kristin has been an ophthalmic assistant since 2001 and started working with Dr. Van in 2010.  Outside of work, she enjoys reading,...
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Lajla

Ophthalmic Technician
Lajla was born and raised in Richmond, VA. Lajla is currently majoring in Biology at VCU and aspiring to become an optometrist! She is fluent in Bosnian and English. She enjoys shopping, traveling, spending time with friends and making jewelry....
Morgan

Morgan

Ophthalmic Technician
Morgan was born and raised in Northern Virginia and is now living in Richmond. They have an associates of arts degree and love all things creative. In their free time they love hanging out with friends, going to concerts, and trying new restaurants in the area....
Stephanie

Stephanie

Ophthalmic Technician
Stephanie was born in California and now lives in Richmond, Virginia. She has 2 small furry friends and enjoys spending time with them.  She also enjoys going out to different cities and exploring new places to eat - especially Mexican food or sushi!...
Tedora

Tedora

Ophthalmic Technician
Tedora was born and raised in Egypt and moved to the United States at age 19.  It was quite an adjustment to adapt to a new culture and learn a new language but that barrier is not preventing her from pursuing her dream job in healthcare, specifically as an Optometrist. ...
Zxavier

Zxavier

Ophthalmic Technician
Zxavier was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States in 2013. Currently, he is attending Virginia Commonwealth University as a nursing major with a health-services minor. His career goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist. He enjoys trying out new restaurants with friends and family,...

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