Our Staff

Dipesh graduated from Cardiff University in 2001 with a First Class honours degree before undertaking his professional training at the Oxford Eye Hospital, the Institute of Optometry in London and primary care community practice.

After qualifying as an optometrist, he continued to work at the Oxford Eye Hospital where he was involved in many specialist clinics including eye accident and emergency, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, specialist contact lenses, low vision and paediatrics. Dipesh has additionally completed further training in glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and ocular therapeutics.

With a special interest in contact lenses, he has over 15 years’ experience supporting patients with keratoconus, post corneal graft and post laser refractive surgery complications. He sees people from around the country and abroad who have sought his advice on improving their vision, with medical eye conditions varying from refractive problems like short- to long-sightedness and presbyopia.

Accredited by Moorfields consultants, Dipesh is involved in a pioneering glaucoma and ocular hypertension service in Harrow, frequently having patients referred to his care by fellow professionals. He is a member of Harrow & Hillingdon Local Optometric Committees and is committed to actively improving eyecare in the local community.

Sachin graduated from Aston University in Birmingham in 2001 and undertook his professional training collectively at Hillingdon Eye Hospital, the Institute of Optometry in London and through a professional independent practice.

Since qualifying, he has continued to work in independent practices, where he has developed specialist interests in contact lenses, sports vision and low vision. Sachin has also pursued further certified courses in diabetic retinopathy, referral refinement and is currently advancing his ocular therapeutics training.

Sachin has been a senior optometrist at Parker & Hammond since 2003, where he has been able to establish strong relationships not only with patients but also local GPs and eye specialists. He is accredited by Moorfields Eye Hospital consultants and is involved in a pioneering glaucoma and ocular hypertension service, where he examines patients referred by other opticians in the local area.

As a specialist optometrist Sachin has patients who consult him from the local community, around the UK and overseas. He is member of Harrow & Hillingdon Local Optometric Committees and is actively involved in improving the eye care of local citizens.

Yashita graduated from City University in 2004 and undertook her professional training through Central Middlesex Hospital, the Institute of Optometry and in multiple high street practices.

She completed a postgraduate diploma in ophthalmology after qualifying and subsequently worked for several years in community clinics, where she examined patients referred by local opticians and GPs. Yashita has additionally trained final year undergraduate optometry students at City University.

With many years of optometric experience, Yashita has truly established herself within Parker & Hammond and is a much-valued member of the team. She thoroughly enjoys working in independent practice as it allows her to deliver high-quality expert eyecare in a calm, professional and patient-focused environment.

Devan graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in 2015 and undertook his professional training in high street practice. Since qualifying, he has completed a professional certificate in medical retina and glaucoma with Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL. He works part time at Frimley Park Hospital where he works with consultant ophthalmologists in macula and cataract clinics whilst also participating in research clinics. He is currently undertaking a higher certificate course in medical retina with Moorfields and UCL.

In 2018 and 2019, he was part of a team that volunteered in Ethiopia and Zambia as part of an outreach and teaching programme where he conducted eye examinations, dispensed spectacles and taught ophthalmic nursing students practical eye examination techniques.

Anita graduated from Aston University in Birmingham in 1982, before undertaking her professional training at the London Refraction Hospital (now the Institute of Optometry) and Guy’s Hospital.

Since joining Parker & Hammond in 2001, Anita has completed further training in contact lenses, ocular disease and refractive management. She values being a part of the Parker & Hammond team and helping to provide first class clinical care in a relaxed yet professional environment.