Meet the Optometrists

Dr. Satinder Bains has been serving Greater Vancouver communities since 2010. Dr. Bains completed his Bachelor of Science majoring in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia. He furthered his education at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon earning his Doctor of Optometry with Honors. Dr. Satinder Bains is passionate about Optometry and welcomes the responsibility to make a positive impact on the lives of his patients through his expertise and extensive knowledge in the field of eyecare. He is currently accepting new patients of all ages. Outside of serving his patients, he enjoys playing sports, travelling and spending time with family. 

Dr. Harpinder S. Gill was born in beautiful British Columbia and raised in Surrey.  Dr. Harpinder Gill completed his Bachelors of Science degree at University of British Columbia majoring in Cell Biology and Genetics and minoring in Psychology.  Dr. Gill went to further pursue his Doctor of Optometry degree at Pacific University in Oregon where he graduated with honours distinction.   Clinical externships completed at Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute in Washington State with emphasis on ocular diseases, Alderwood Vision Therapy with emphasis on pediatric vision therapy, and Portland Medical Centre for pediatrics and family optometry.

Dr. Pola Kalinowski was raised in Surrey, British Columbia. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physiology at SFU before moving to Oregon to pursue her Doctor of Optometry at Pacific University, where she graduated with distinction. Throughout her optometry schooling, she worked as a teaching assistant in multiple clinical labs and earned the Paul Kohl award for Excellence in Pediatric Optometry. During her final year, she completed clinical rotations in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, gaining experience in ocular disease management, dry eye therapy, cataract post-operative care, and much more. With a strong foundation in comprehensive eye care, Dr. Kalinowski remains passionate about staying current with the latest innovations in the field and providing the highest quality of care. 

Originally from Chilliwack and now proud to call Langley home, Dr. Singla developed a passion
for optometry early on after memorable childhood eye exams. He studied at the University of
Alberta before earning his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry,
graduating magna cum laude with the Trustees’ Scholarship and Exceptional Tutor Award in
2025.

He completed clinical training at The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic in Florida and the Illinois Eye
Institute, earning honours in areas such as ocular disease, myopia control, and pediatric care.
Dr. Singla is committed to providing thorough, compassionate, and up-to-date care for every
patient he sees.

He is fluent in English and Punjabi, and a member of the BC Doctors of Optometry and the
Canadian Association of Optometrists.

Outside the clinic, he’s a big sports fan—especially when it comes to the Vancouver Canucks
(feel free to tease him about it!).