Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Glendale Optometric Center a proud provider of vision care products and services in Glendale.
Stacey T. Gin, O.D., FAAO.
Dr. Stacey Gin received her degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated with honors. After completion of her O.D., Dr. Gin pursued a residency in Primary Eye Care at the Veterans Administration in San Diego. She is a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Gin was named, Young Optometrist of the Year by the California Optometric Association and has won Best Optometrist in Glendale over 8 years in a row. She has been recognized by Vision Monday as one of “The 50 Most Influential Women in Optical” and has been a guest speaker on the TV show, The Doctors, as well as a spokesperson for Optical Marketing Group.
Dr. Gin is very passionate about volunteering in her community and is a leader within her profession. She has served as Past President of the Glendale Kiwanis Club, Past President of the Asian American Optometric Society, Past President of the San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society and has served on the Board of Trustees for the Southern California College of Optometry Alumni Association and Glendale Healthy Kids. Dr. Gin also provides leadership to over 50 independent private practices as the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles Vision Source Co-Administrator.
Dr. Gin’s pride and joy is her family, especially her two children, Kaitlyn and Justin. She loves helping out as Room Parent, Team Mom, and Troop Leader. In her free time she enjoys fishing, pilates and recently has been playing a lot of pickleball!
Jeffrey T. Nishi, O.D.
Dr. Jeffrey Nishi was born and raised in the South Bay in Manhattan Beach, Ca. He received his bachelor’s degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California at Berkeley and received his doctor of optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Nishi is certified in therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, lacrimal irrigation and dilation, as well as certified to treat and manage glaucoma. Dr. Nishi was named Young Optometrist of the Year for 2013 by the California Optometric Association. He is passionate about giving back to the community and has served on the board of directors for Glendale Kiwanis and was co-chair for the youth services committee. He also volunteers for vision screenings and gives free comprehensive eye exams to children in need through Glendale Healthy Kids. He is also very involved with his local optometric societies serving as President for the San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society as well as President for the Asian American Optometric Society.
In his spare time he enjoys cooking, golfing, going to the beach, and spending time with his family and friends.
Bonnie Peng, O.D.
Dr. Bonnie Peng graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with her degree in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Neurobiology. She graduated with honors from the Southern California College of Optometry with her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Peng has 20 years experience working with both optometry and ophthalmology offices. With 8 years emphasizing in medical optometry, Dr. Peng feels very comfortable treating and managing pathology. She also loves working with children!
Dr. Peng spends her free time driving her four children around as well as reading and crafting. She is very active with her church and has taken part in organizing their vacation bible school every year.
Jennifer Huynh, O.D.
Dr. Jennifer Huynh was born and raised in Orange County, CA and went on to pursue her degree in Biological Sciences with a focus on Medical Biology from University of California, Riverside. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from Western University of Health Sciences where she completed her clinical rotations at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Orlando, Florida, and Columbia, South Carolina. After completing her degree, she went on to practice in Seattle, Washington with a focus in medical optometry before making her way back home to sunny Southern California.
Dr. Huynh is a board member of the Asian American Optometric Society and enjoys volunteering at LA Care Harbor, an annual event aimed at providing free accessible health care to underserved populations in Los Angeles.
In her free time, Dr. Huynh enjoys traveling to new cities, film photography, and hosting dinner parties for her family and friends.
Duane deCroupet, O.D. (1943-2024)
