Originally from Saint-Basile, in northwest New Brunswick, Dr. Levesque graduated from
University of Waterloo in 1994. He then moved to Halifax where he worked for a year and
a
half. Dr. Levesque purchased the Liverpool office in 1996 and started another one in
Digby
that same year. He really enjoys practicing in friendly rural Nova-Scotia. He is
licensed to
prescribe medication to treat ocular infection, dry eyes and ocular allergies in
addition to
removing foreign bodies.
Dr. Levesque has always been very involved in the Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists
and
served on council of that organization for four years. Most of his time outside the
office
is now being spent with his young kids and wife. When he has some spare time, he enjoys
playing hockey, downhill skiing, swimming, sailing and playing tennis.
Dr Sara Wilkinson
Originally from Port Mouton, Dr. Sara Wilkinson graduated from Dalhousie University in
2000
with a Bachelor of Science degree (Advanced Major in Biology). She then attended the
University of Waterloo. She worked at our Liverpool office as a student and also did her
externship with Dr. Levesque. Dr. Wilkinson graduated in 2004 with a Doctor of Optometry
degree.
Dr. Wilkinson began working at the Digby location in August 2004 soon after graduating.
She
is a member of the Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association
of
Optometrists. She has served on the Children’s Vision COETF and AGM Committees. When not
at
work, Dr. Wilkinson keeps busy with her two young kids and husband.
Dr Robyn Whynot
Born and raised in Liverpool Nova Scotia, Dr. Robyn Whynot graduated from Acadia
University
with a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Biology), and then attended the University of
Waterloo. She completed her clerkship rotations for the University of Waterloo first in
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan and then in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She received her Doctor of
Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo in 2022.
She discovered her love of Optometry when she began volunteering at the age of 15 and
then,
for the next 10 years, continued working each summer for Dr. Levesque and Associates.
She is
ecstatic to be returning to her home province of Nova Scotia and is eager to be serving
the
Digby, Annapolis and surrounding areas.
Crystal
Crystal graduated from the NSCC in the spring of 1984 from a two year Graphic Art &
Design
program. She worked for a computer software and internet company for seven years prior
to
joining Dr. Levesque’s office in July 1996. She completed the Optometric Assistant
course in
July 1999, the first year it was offered in Canada. Crystal has been with our team since
the
beginning in July 1996 and brings years of experience in helping you choose frames and
lenses that best suits your needs. In her spare time, she still enjoys doing some form
of
artwork, and has recently caught the travel bug and loves to spend time somewhere warm
on a
beach.
Lisa
Lisa joined our eye care team in March of 2004. She graduated from the Nova Scotia
Teachers
College in 1990. She taught in Halifax with special needs children for 10 years before
moving back home. She became a certified optometric assistant in July of 2005. Lisa now
works full time in our Digby practice in our edging lab. She enjoys travelling, summers
camping, family and 2 golden retrievers.
Jackie
Jackie first joined our team in February of 1997. She left for a couple of years to help
with
her husband’s refrigeration business. Jackie completed her course and became a Certified
Optometric Assistant in October 2007. Jackie will be happy to help you select your new
set
of eye glasses as well as answer any questions you might have.
Sabrina
Sabrina joined our team in October 2013. She has completed her Optometric Assistant’s
course.
Sabrina is originally from Digby and she is excited to call Digby home permanently.
After
taking a year’s maternity leave to be with her son, she is estatic to be back as a
member of
the Digby Eye Care team.
Savannah
Savannah joined our team in June 2018. She is a recent graduate from the Office
Administration Course. Savannah can often be found in the pre-exam room and at the front
desk. She enjoys spending her spare time with her fiance Blake and her boxer Abby.
Rachel
Rachel joined our team in April 2018. Rachel graduated from NSCC in 2004 with a
Certificate
in Toursim & Hospitality Management. She has many years of customer service
experience.
She looks forward to assisting you with all of your eye care needs. In her free time,
she
loves spending time with her husband, her 2 kids, 2 dogs and her cat S'mores.
Lisa M.
Lisa joined our team in September 2018. She has had extensive experience working with
customer service. She is the first smilling face that will greet you as you arrive for
your
appointment. She looks forward to helping you.
Quinton
Quinton has just recently joined our team following graduation from the optician program
offered by Oulton College in Moncton.
Originally from the Annapolis Royal area, he spent several years in Halifax and Montreal
working for an online contact lens dispensary. This led him to pursue a career in eye
care.
Quinton worked at our Annapolis and Digby locations as a student and is excited to become
a
member of our team.
Kara
Joining our team in March 2018, Kara brings with her many years of customer service
experience. She enjoys being able to help others and looks forward to assisting you with
any
of your eye care needs.
Kara is currently on maternity leave but is excited to return.
Venessa
Venessa joined the eye care team in September 2018. She will be one of the first people
you'll meet upon arrival. She is part of the team in both the Digby and Annapolis
offices.
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