About Us

Dr. Pierazzo was raised in London, Ontario, and moved to BC after completing the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo in 1989. She helped establish the Newton Optometry Clinic that year and subsequently purchased the practice in 1997. In 2018 she relocated the office by only a city block into a new professional building with lots of extra parking. It’s contemporary yet comfortable style sets the tone for the quality of eye care Dr. Pierazzo has worked hard to provide - caring and compassionate with a commitment to eye healthcare for all ages.

Since her son’s birth in 2005, she has been enjoying part-time practice along with full-time parenthood and family vacations!

Dr. Hanberg grew up in Tsawwassen and then went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He graduated with an honours degree in Life Sciences before continuing on to Pacific University’s College of Optometry. There, he graduated with distinction and was recognized with the President’s Award for academic excellence and commitment to fulfill the university’s mission.

After practicing for a year in Washington State, he returned to the Lower Mainland and joined Newton Optometry Clinic full time. When he isn’t at the clinic, he can often be found on a field or at the ice rink coaching or cheering for his kids. He is excited to continue to provide the quality of care Newton Optometry Clinic is known for and to develop a long-term relationship with his patients.

Dr. Rajkamal Phul obtained her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 2015. Graduating with honours, she was also the recipient of the A.W. Cole Award for Clinical Excellence. She enjoyed her first three years of practice in her hometown of Edmonton, Alberta.

In the summer of 2018, marriage has brought Rajkamal (Raj) to the West Coast, where she is planning to spend her spare time enjoying the nature and beauty with her family and friends. She admits she is also a big foodie and has an avid interest in classical dance.

At Newton Optometry Clinic, Rajkamal looks forward to meeting new people, building long lasting relationships, and providing excellent healthcare.

Dr. Yu Sheng (Leo) Lu grew up in South Surrey, studied Kinesiology in Simon Fraser University. Leo eventually moved to Chicago, Illinois to complete his Doctor of Optometry program at Illinois College of Optometry.

Fluent in English and Mandarin, Leo hopes to connect with patients from different cultural backgrounds, and to provide quality eye care.

During his free time, he enjoys exploring new restaurants, sketching cartoon characters, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Jeneta Rubaranjan was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, she attended New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree. She is a member of the College of Optometrists of BC, the BC Doctors of Optometry Association and the Canadian Association of Optometrists.

During her studies in Boston, she worked with several community health centers to provide eye exams in underserved communities. Her clinical training included an intensive ocular disease rotation at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, also recognized as the #1 ranked eye hospital in the USA. Her training at Bascom Palmer primarily focused on advanced stages of several ocular diseases including keratoconus, cataracts, chronic dry eyes, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. She also completed an externship at a private practice in Levittown, Pennsylvania, where she further expanded her training in primary eye care and contact lenses.

She enjoys spending her free time with her dog, Lux, as they explore the scenic surroundings of British Columbia together. Dr. Rubaranjan can provide services in Tamil as well as English and is now accepting new patients.