Meet the team
We are a professional, friendly and hardworking team at Richard Petrie Optometrists and are passionate about what we do with decades of experience. We pride ourselves on providing an individual and outstanding service and do our best to provide you with the latest technologies and all with a professional and friendly touch.
Davina Dosanjh
Optometrist
Davina has been part of the Richard Petrie team since 2001. First as a Saturday girl, then completing summer work placements and now as Optometrist and Practice owner. As well as running the business, providing advanced eye examinations and keeping updated on the latest technology for the practice, she is always looking for ways to improve the health and comfort of lenses for contact lens wearers.
Fiona Booth
Optometrist
Fiona joined us as Optometrist in 2016 and works alongside Davina, carrying out eye examinations and contact lens appointments. Fiona has been qualified for over 20 years and previously worked in an independent practice in Leicester so brings plenty of experience to her role in the Richard Petrie team.
Esme Prjanikov
Optical Assistant
Esme joined the team in 2023 and was brand new to Optics. Esme is familiar with Littleover being local to the area and is completing an Apprenticeship with us. Esme will be a friendly face to greet you and often take you through your diagnostic tests.
Esme is focused on customer delight and making you feel relaxed and looked after when you visit us and makes a lovely cuppa…She loves gardening and hedgehogs too!
Joanna Whittle
Practice Support Manager
Joanna joined our team in 2011. She works in many areas of the practice overseeing processes and implementing the values of the business.
Jo loves meeting all of our patients and is passionate about making the experience of each patient visiting, an amazing one.
Jo is also our lead Eyewear Stylist and has a flair for glasses styling and can help you choose frames to suit your style. Joanna advises patients on handling contact lenses and carries out diagnostic tests before your eye examination.
Joanna is a proud mum of 2 and is passionate about her family time…we keep her hydrated with green tea!
Johanna Silversides
Dispensing Optician
Johanna joined the practice in 2023 and has over a decade of experience in the world of optics. In 2014 Johanna joined us for work experience and we are delighted to have her back as part of the team.
Johanna is an expert in frames and lenses and as well as find the best solutions for your vision needs she also loves investigating and troubleshooting and loves styling each patient.
You may meet Johanna when you choose your glasses and soon for contact lenses as she is qualifying to become a contact lens optician!
Johanna is a cat owner and loves a cup of tea!
Hayley Billington
Audiologist
Hayley recently joined the team in 2021 when we launched our new hearing care service with The Hearing Care Partnership.
Hayley has 7 years experience in audiology including in a hospital setting and you will be sure to receive a detailed consultation and examination.
Our hearing service runs on a Monday and Friday each week.