Brampton's Vision Care Experts
Our Team
At BCC Optometry, our dedicated team of skilled and compassionate optometrists is committed to providing personalized and comprehensive eye care. With a wealth of experience, our team strives to enhance your vision and eye health. Get to know the faces behind your care and trust us for professional, patient-centered service at every visit.
Your Eyes. Your Health.
We are dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care services for you and your family
Dr. Siva Sivalingam
Dr. Siva Sivalingam completed his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with honours at the University of Waterloo and completed his Doctor of Optometry degree with honours from Southern California College of Optometry. He completed internships in hospital-based optometry at the Los Angeles VA Medical Center and Beverly Hills Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Other internships at private eye care clinics throughout California allowed him to improve his skills in his special areas of interest including contact lenses, LASIK and other refractive surgeries, as well as diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. He has practiced in California and Minnesota as well.
Dr. Sivalingam is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. He has volunteered at the California Health Care Foundation to provide diabetic retinopathy screening for the under privileged community. He wishes to continue to provide other critical eye care to underserved communities through the SEVA foundation. He is a car enthusiast, enjoys road trips and loves spending time with family and friends. He is fluent in English and Tamil and can perform eye examinations in both languages.
Dr. Pooja Desai
Dr. Pooja Desai grew up in Mississauga and did her bachelors at McMaster University. She received her optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2021. During her clinical rotations she focused on specialty contact lenses, myopia control for children, dry eye treatment as well as ocular diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Throughout optometry school she has been on the executive team for the Canadian Association of Optometry Students as well as the president in her final year. Dr. Desai also enjoys running, hiking, dancing and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Shiv Tamakuwala
Dr. Shiv Tamakuwala earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology at York University, before graduating from the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry in Texas where he developed a commitment to excellence and compassionate healthcare. His training at the UIW Eye Institute, ParkHurst NuVision, Community Eye Clinic, and Ginter Eyecare Center provided him with advanced clinical experiences in primary and pediatric eye care, specialty contact lenses, myopia management, dry eye treatment, and refractive surgery including LASIK and cataracts. He is also experienced with systemic and ocular disease such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and emergency eye care. Dr. Tamakuwala is a member of the Gold Key Optometric Honor Society, College of Optometrists of Ontario, Ontario Association of Optometrists, and Canadian Association of Optometrists. His commitment to ongoing education and professional development drives him to offer the latest advancements to his patients. He enjoys sports and fitness, travelling, and spending time with his friends and family. Dr. Tamakuwala can connect with patients of all ages and backgrounds and looks forward to seeing you for your next eye exam.
Dr. Fatima Syed
Dr. Fatima Syed is a licensed and board certified Optometrist who grew up in the town of Richmond Hill, just outside Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Waterloo and earned her Doctorate of Optometry degree in 2015 from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honour Society. She completed her clinical externships at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which has been consistently ranked the #1 Eye Hospital in the US. Dr. Syed has extensive training in ocular disease, public health and provides both primary and emergency care. She also has a keen interest in working directly with vulnerable populations including the blind through Yoga for the Blind, children with vision impairment through community level vision screenings, and those in developing nations; successfully completing a humanitarian trip to Nicaragua through VOSH International. Dr. Syed is a professional member of Canadian Association of Optometrists and Ontario Association of Optometrists. Dr. Syed currently resides in Vaughan with her husband and two kids. In her spare time she enjoys jogging, reading, and trying new restaurants in the city.
