Meet Our Doctors
Our doctors each have their own areas of focus, from specialty contact lenses and ocular disease to pediatrics and vision rehabilitation. Explore their bios to learn more and find the doctor who feels right for you.
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Managing Optometrist
Dr. Suzzane Li graduated from Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry in 2016 and completed a residency in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. She later became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
Dr. Li has extensive training in ocular disease, traumatic brain injury, blind rehabilitation, and specialty contact lenses. At the VA, she serves as the specialty contact lens coordinator, fitting patients with complex corneal conditions and other visual needs that may require specialty lenses such as rigid gas permeable and scleral lenses.
What Dr. Li enjoys most about patient care is making eye exams feel personal, comfortable, and easy to understand. She loves educating patients about their eyes and especially enjoys that “ah-ha” moment when something finally clicks and a patient understands what is happening with their vision or eye health. Her goal is for patients to leave their exam not only seeing better, but also feeling more informed and confident about their care.
Outside of Simpli Eye Care, Dr. Li continues to teach and work with optometry students and residents at the VA. She also serves as adjunct clinical faculty for The Ohio State University College of Optometry and Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University.
Outside of work, Dr. Li loves trying new food, traveling, and spending time with her daughter, especially trips to the zoo and days at the beach. She also enjoys challenging herself and is a former Les Mills BODY PUMP instructor and a PADI-certified scuba diver.
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Associate Optometrist
Dr. Caleb Tan is a dedicated optometrist who enjoys helping his patients achieve clear vision and maintain healthy eyes. He began his education at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. His interest in the human body and how it functions led him to pursue a career in optometry.
In 2017, Dr. Tan earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. His training provided him with a strong foundation in comprehensive eye care, including routine eye exams, glasses and contact lens prescriptions, and the management of eye health conditions.
Dr. Tan takes pride in providing thorough and thoughtful care to each patient. He enjoys being able to help people see more clearly, answer their questions, and better understand their eye health. He values making patients feel comfortable and confident about their care.
Outside of the office, Dr. Tan enjoys playing video games, trying new foods, and spending time with his wife. He especially enjoys exploring different restaurants and sharing new experiences together.
Whether he is performing a routine eye exam, prescribing corrective lenses, or addressing an eye health concern, Dr. Tan is committed to helping his patients see their best and take care of their vision.
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Associate Optometrist
Dr. Gabriela Vasilakis earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from SUNY Geneseo before attending The Ohio State University College of Optometry, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2025.
Following optometry school, Dr. Vasilakis completed a residency at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, where she gained additional experience in ocular disease, blind rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and specialty contact lenses. Her residency training gave her the opportunity to work with patients who have more complex visual and eye health needs.
Dr. Vasilakis is known for being thorough and detail-oriented. She enjoys taking the time to carefully evaluate each patient, explain her findings, and help patients understand their vision and eye health. She has a particular interest in managing ocular disease and working with patients who may benefit from specialty contact lenses or additional visual rehabilitation.
As a newer optometrist, Dr. Vasilakis brings current training, a thoughtful approach, and a strong commitment to providing comprehensive eye care. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and helping them feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit.
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Associate Optometrist
Dr. Kimberly Duong earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, from the University of California, Davis. She then received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University.
During optometry school, Dr. Duong completed clinical training at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. After graduation, she returned to Tucson to complete a residency in Ocular Disease and Low Vision at the VA. Her residency provided extensive experience in the treatment and management of conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and urgent eye care. She also trained at the VA’s blind rehabilitation center, where she worked as part of an interdisciplinary team caring for patients with significant vision loss and visual impairment.
Dr. Duong enjoys providing thorough, patient-centered care and helping patients better understand their eye health. Her background in ocular disease and low vision allows her to care for both routine and more complex eye care needs.
Originally from San Jose, California, Dr. Duong enjoys reading romance and fantasy novels, vlogging her everyday life and travels, lifting weights, and trying new food. She and her husband, Dr. Caleb Tan, now call Tucson home and are always happy to hear recommendations for beautiful hikes and great local restaurants.
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Associate Optometrist
Dr. Kim Ly is an experienced optometrist with a special interest in pediatric eye care, binocular vision, and vision therapy. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry in 2016 and went on to complete a postgraduate optometric residency at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in Vermont, further developing her skills in comprehensive eye care and the management of complex visual conditions.
Dr. Ly particularly enjoys working with children and patients with binocular vision and visual processing concerns. Her knowledge of vision therapy allows her to recognize when difficulties with eye teaming, focusing, tracking, or other visual skills may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms and when additional evaluation or treatment may be beneficial.
At Simpli Eye Care, Dr. Ly brings a patient, thoughtful, and individualized approach to each examination. She enjoys helping patients and families better understand their vision and strives to make eye care comfortable and approachable for patients of all ages.
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Associate Optometrist
Dr. Warren Chue is an experienced optometrist who has been caring for patients in Tucson for many years. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1984 and has built an extensive background in primary eye care.
Throughout his career, Dr. Chue has provided comprehensive eye care for a wide range of vision and eye health needs. His experience includes routine eye examinations, glasses prescriptions, contact lens fittings, and the treatment and management of many eye diseases and vision conditions.
With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Chue brings a practical and knowledgeable approach to patient care. He understands that every patient’s vision needs are different and takes the time to evaluate concerns carefully and provide appropriate recommendations.
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Associate Optometrist
Dr. Gavin Jaime earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University in 2025. He then completed a residency in Pediatric Optometry, Vision Therapy, and Vision Rehabilitation at Midwestern University in 2026.
His residency provided advanced training in pediatric eye care, vision therapy, vision rehabilitation, and myopia management. He gained experience caring for children with a wide range of visual needs, including binocular vision and eye teaming problems, developmental vision concerns, and patients who may benefit from rehabilitative vision care. Midwestern’s pediatric residency program also emphasizes interdisciplinary care with other healthcare professionals.
Dr. Jaime enjoys working with children and families and takes a patient, approachable style when explaining vision and eye health. He is especially interested in helping patients understand how their visual system works and finding practical solutions that can improve comfort, visual function, and everyday activities.
Before pursuing optometry, Dr. Jaime studied at UC Santa Barbara and worked as an EMT. He has written that his experience in healthcare helped lead him toward optometry after seeing how much information about a person’s overall health can sometimes be discovered during a routine eye examination.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Jaime is involved in pediatric optometry academically and is currently listed by the University of Arizona Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology in Pediatric Optometry.
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Associate Optometrist
Dr. Amy Thomas is a board-certified optometrist and Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD) with extensive experience in vision development, vision therapy, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. She is the founder of Arizona Vision Therapy Center in Tucson, where she has dedicated her practice to helping children and adults improve the way their eyes and brain work together.
Dr. Thomas discovered her passion for vision therapy while attending Pacific University College of Optometry, where her own experiences with visual challenges gave her a personal appreciation for how profoundly vision can affect learning and everyday life. Following optometry school, she served with the U.S. Army in Germany and gained experience working with service members affected by traumatic brain injuries at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
Since then, Dr. Thomas has pursued more than 600 hours of advanced post-doctoral education and has become especially passionate about the relationship between vision, the brain, learning, and rehabilitation. She also shares her expertise through professional education and speaking engagements in neuro-optometric rehabilitation.
