Meet Our Staff!
We, the staff at Beachside Optometry, are dedicated to providing you and your children with the highest quality of eye care in Huntington Beach by investing in the latest state-of-the-art technologies.
Our goal is to make your visit memorable with our attention to detail and our friendly atmosphere.
We hope that we can create better visual outcomes for you and your family with use of new technology that helps better diagnose and treat eye conditions.
Our doctors and staff look forward to providing quality vision care for you and your family. Our practice includes seven doctors, each doctor equipped with a special skill set to tackle your vision concerns.
Our doctors in the front row from left to right: Dr. Lauren Foley, Dr. Janay Sekhon, Dr. Linda Arboleda, Dr. Kevin Germundsen, Dr. Kristi Germundsen, and Dr. Melissa Germundsen. Absent is Dr. Michelle Kirk.
Our goal is to make your visit memorable with our attention to detail and our friendly atmosphere.
We hope that we can create better visual outcomes for you and your family with use of new technology that helps better diagnose and treat eye conditions.
Our doctors and staff look forward to providing quality vision care for you and your family. Our practice includes seven doctors, each doctor equipped with a special skill set to tackle your vision concerns.
Our doctors in the front row from left to right: Dr. Lauren Foley, Dr. Janay Sekhon, Dr. Linda Arboleda, Dr. Kevin Germundsen, Dr. Kristi Germundsen, and Dr. Melissa Germundsen. Absent is Dr. Michelle Kirk.
Dr. Kevin Germundsen, OD
Dr. Germundsen graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1988. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University. He is a member of the California Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Orange County Optometric Society and the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Germundsen is certified and licensed in the treatment and management of eye infections, inflammations, and screenings for ocular effects from systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
In 2013, he received his Board Certification as a Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, a certification based on high standards of knowledge and clinical skills. Also in 2013, he was honored by Goodwill of Orange County in appreciation of being one of their extraordinary people for outstanding contributions and significant impact toward their mission.
Dr. Germundsen is certified and licensed in the treatment and management of eye infections, inflammations, and screenings for ocular effects from systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
In 2013, he received his Board Certification as a Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, a certification based on high standards of knowledge and clinical skills. Also in 2013, he was honored by Goodwill of Orange County in appreciation of being one of their extraordinary people for outstanding contributions and significant impact toward their mission.
Dr. Linda Arboleda, OD
Dr. Arboleda, a Diplomate with the American Board of Optometry, attended the University of California, Irvine and majored in Biological Sciences. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1987 and graduated with Cum Laude distinction.
Dr. Arboleda is a member of the California Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, the AOA Contact Lens Section, Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society for academic excellence and Orange County Optometric Association.
She is certified and licensed in the use of therapeutic agents to detect, treat, and manage many conditions such as eye infections, inflammations, dry eyes, allergies, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Dr. Arboleda has been practicing optometry in Huntington Beach since 1997. Married to Dr. Germundsen since 1988, she was born and raised in Okinawa, Japan and Tehran, Iran. She has called Southern California her home since 1976. Along with her husband, she enjoys fun and adventure while traveling the world, especially with their daughters Dr. Kristi and Dr. Melissa to create lifetime memories.
Dr. Arboleda is a member of the California Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, the AOA Contact Lens Section, Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society for academic excellence and Orange County Optometric Association.
She is certified and licensed in the use of therapeutic agents to detect, treat, and manage many conditions such as eye infections, inflammations, dry eyes, allergies, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Dr. Arboleda has been practicing optometry in Huntington Beach since 1997. Married to Dr. Germundsen since 1988, she was born and raised in Okinawa, Japan and Tehran, Iran. She has called Southern California her home since 1976. Along with her husband, she enjoys fun and adventure while traveling the world, especially with their daughters Dr. Kristi and Dr. Melissa to create lifetime memories.
Dr. Janay Sekhon, OD
Dr. Janay Sekhon is glaucoma and TPA (therapeutic pharmacological agent) certified. She earned (with distinction) her Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary, Canada and received her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors in 2007.
Notable research achievements include several investigations into the effects of excessive levels of serotonin on the morphology of neurons.
Dr. Sekhon's clinical interests include contact lenses and ocular pathology. Dr. Sekhon enjoys the use of the advanced technology available at Beachside Optometry allowing for earlier detection and better management of complications associated with diabetes, macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts.
When she isn't chauffeuring her two boys to their various sports activities, in her spare time,
Dr. Sekhon enjoys spending time with her husband and her two dogs. Her communication skills with children make them feel at ease and inquisitive about their vision. She thoroughly enjoys her profession and the positive impact it has on children.
Notable research achievements include several investigations into the effects of excessive levels of serotonin on the morphology of neurons.
Dr. Sekhon's clinical interests include contact lenses and ocular pathology. Dr. Sekhon enjoys the use of the advanced technology available at Beachside Optometry allowing for earlier detection and better management of complications associated with diabetes, macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts.
When she isn't chauffeuring her two boys to their various sports activities, in her spare time,
Dr. Sekhon enjoys spending time with her husband and her two dogs. Her communication skills with children make them feel at ease and inquisitive about their vision. She thoroughly enjoys her profession and the positive impact it has on children.
Dr. Lauren Foley, OD
Dr. Lauren Foley is a 2012 graduate with honors from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago. We have been blessed to have her join us in taking care of our patients' needs.
She specializes in children's vision and enjoys family eye care for all ages. In addition, she specializes in the diagnosis and management of eye diseases.
Along with Dr. Sekhon, Dr. Kirk and Dr. Kristi Germundsen, Dr. Foley is glaucoma certified and uses advanced technology to diagnose and manage glaucoma.
In her spare time, Dr. Foley enjoys CrossFit training and has the strength to prove it. As a transplant from Chicago, she is also enjoying hiking and camping in many of California's beautiful parks.
She specializes in children's vision and enjoys family eye care for all ages. In addition, she specializes in the diagnosis and management of eye diseases.
Along with Dr. Sekhon, Dr. Kirk and Dr. Kristi Germundsen, Dr. Foley is glaucoma certified and uses advanced technology to diagnose and manage glaucoma.
In her spare time, Dr. Foley enjoys CrossFit training and has the strength to prove it. As a transplant from Chicago, she is also enjoying hiking and camping in many of California's beautiful parks.
Dr. Kristi Germundsen, OD
Dr. Kristi Germundsen has lived in the Huntington Beach area her entire life. She attended Sts. Simon and Jude grade school and Mater Dei high school where she played water polo and was featured as OC Register's scholar athlete of the week. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine and her doctorate from Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University.
Her fourth year optometric intenship included Amarillo Veterans' Affairs Health Care System in Texas, Veterans' Affairs Southern Nevada Health Care System, Ketchum Health in Anaheim, CA. and the U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan.
Dr. Kristi is excited to join her parents along with Drs. Sekhon, Kirk and Foley in taking care of all our patients' needs. She brings her knowledge of medical management of glaucoma and diabetic eye diseases, co-management of cataracts, lasik and refractive procedures, treatment of eye emergencies and the fitting of specialty contact lenses on hard to fit eyes.
In her spare time, Dr. Kristi loves to travel and being a huge fan of Disney, you may find her at Disneyland park on her days off.
Her fourth year optometric intenship included Amarillo Veterans' Affairs Health Care System in Texas, Veterans' Affairs Southern Nevada Health Care System, Ketchum Health in Anaheim, CA. and the U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan.
Dr. Kristi is excited to join her parents along with Drs. Sekhon, Kirk and Foley in taking care of all our patients' needs. She brings her knowledge of medical management of glaucoma and diabetic eye diseases, co-management of cataracts, lasik and refractive procedures, treatment of eye emergencies and the fitting of specialty contact lenses on hard to fit eyes.
In her spare time, Dr. Kristi loves to travel and being a huge fan of Disney, you may find her at Disneyland park on her days off.
Dr. Michelle Kirk, OD
Dr. Michelle Nguyen Kirk is a glaucoma certified optometrist who is a native to Southern California. She graduated with the highest honors and as valedictorian of her class at Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Kirk has earned several awards including the Art Optical Contact Lens Award and the Herbert McCracken Dixon Memorial Scholarship. She has also earned top recognition for her research in the area of glaucoma while at SCCO.
Dr. Kirk has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. She is well versed in the most advanced imaging technologies used in the care of glaucoma and continues to stay on top of the field through her continued education.
When not working, Dr. Kirk enjoys crafting, baking, and spending time with her husband and daughters.
Dr. Kirk has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. She is well versed in the most advanced imaging technologies used in the care of glaucoma and continues to stay on top of the field through her continued education.
When not working, Dr. Kirk enjoys crafting, baking, and spending time with her husband and daughters.
Dr. Melissa Germundsen, OD
Dr. Melissa Germundsen is the most recent doctor to join Beachside Optometry. She earned her Biology, B.S. degree with honors from University of California, Los Angeles and her doctorate from Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors.
Dr. Melissa spent her fourth year optometric internship providing care to patients at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, and an ophthalmology practice in Las Vegas.
Dr. Melissa adds to an already diverse skill set at Beachside with her knowledge and experience on myopia control, management of ocular disease including glaucoma and macular degeneration, co-management of cataracts, and treatment of eye emergencies.
Outside of the office, you will find her at the beach with her dog, exercising at her local barre studio, or hiking. We welcome Dr. Melissa to our team!
Dr. Melissa spent her fourth year optometric internship providing care to patients at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, and an ophthalmology practice in Las Vegas.
Dr. Melissa adds to an already diverse skill set at Beachside with her knowledge and experience on myopia control, management of ocular disease including glaucoma and macular degeneration, co-management of cataracts, and treatment of eye emergencies.
Outside of the office, you will find her at the beach with her dog, exercising at her local barre studio, or hiking. We welcome Dr. Melissa to our team!
Front Desk Staff
Our front office staff will welcome you and help you with any questions or concerns that you may have about our office or your insurance plan. Please let them know how we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.
From left to right: Thao (office manager), Brenda (receptionist), Asia (technician), Brittany (insurance specialist), Victoria (technician), Terri (technician), Jordan (IT specialist), and Tiffany (administrative manager).
From left to right: Thao (office manager), Brenda (receptionist), Asia (technician), Brittany (insurance specialist), Victoria (technician), Terri (technician), Jordan (IT specialist), and Tiffany (administrative manager).
Optical Staff
Our highly trained Optical Staff have been selected to provide you with professional, knowledgeable care in a friendly atmosphere. Our patients consistently rate our staff as excellent in knowledge and service in independent surveys.
From left to right: Yoomie, Hilda, Anna (optical manager), Jessica, and Terri.
From left to right: Yoomie, Hilda, Anna (optical manager), Jessica, and Terri.
Our Interns
Working in our office allows our interns to see the optometric profession up close and in action. If you have an interest in our intern program, please contact Thao Nguyen.