Meet Our Team

Dr. Peter Hopp is a vitreo-retinal surgeon who took his Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Capetown. From there he entered private practice of general ophthalmology in Saskatchewan.
Since 1992 he has been practicing in Kamloops, BC.
In 1997 he went to Vancouver and took training to specialize in vitreo-retinal surgery.
He performs many retinal procedures every month. Including: Argon Laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy, branch retinal vein occlusions, clinically significant macular edema, central serous retinopathy, lattice degeneration, macular edema and retinal tears. He also repairs retinal detachments, vitreous hemorrhages, dropped nucleuses, macular holes and other more serious retinal problems in the operating room at Royal Inland Hospital and Kamloops Surgical Centre in Kamloops.

Deanna Pattterson is our Office Manager who brings with her a Medical Office Assistant Certificate. She has been a member of the since April 2012. She handles the bookings for Dr. Hopp & Dr. Brown, as well as for the Ambulatory Care Unit at the Royal Inland Hospital.  She is often the one that greets you when you check in at the front desk.

Cara Asuchak joined us in February 2006. She comes to us with 6 years of optometric experience with a certification as an optometric assistant.  She is responsible for booking surgeries for Dr. Hopp’s retinal & cataract procedures, as well as the pre-requisites that are required for the surgery.

Sandra Sparrow has been our typist since December 2000. She types for both Dr. Hopp & Dr. Brown. She types about 100 wpm, even with deciphering Dr. Hopp’s South African accent.

Renae Nelson has been a member of our team since December 2003. She is a certified ophthalmic assistant as well as a certified Medical Office Assistant. She is very well versed with everyone’s position in the office and helps out where ever needed.

Jennifer Wingerak joined our practice in August 2006. She brings with her a Medical Office Assistant Diploma and a history of home support care.  Jennifer is one of the technicians that perform the pretesting prior to your exam.

Fran Heichert joined our team in May 2009 as a temporary maternity coverage position.  We found her to be a valuable member of our team as a ophthalmic technician that we kept her on permanently.  Fran is one of the technicians that will perform your pretesting prior to your exam with the doctor.
   


 

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Interior Retina, Kamloops, B.C., Canada, Dr. Peter Hopp, argon laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy, branch retinal vein occlusions, clinically significant macular edema, central serous retinopathy, lattice degeneration, macular edema and retinal tears, retinal detachments, vitreous hemorrhages, dropped nucleuses, macular holes

laser treatment of the retina, laser treatment for glaucoma, laser treatment for diabetic eye disease, laser treatment for certain types of macular degeneration,surgery for cataracts, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinal disease,vitreous hemorrhages, chalazion excision, entropion, other miscellaneous retinal and vitreous disorders

Interior Retina, Kamloops, B.C., Canada, Dr. Peter Hopp, argon laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy, branch retinal vein occlusions, clinically significant macular edema, central serous retinopathy, lattice degeneration, macular edema and retinal tears, retinal detachments, vitreous hemorrhages, dropped nucleuses, macular holes

Interior Retina provides treatment and management of glaucoma, iritis, scleritis, vein/artery occlusions, diabetic eye diseases, corneal abrasions, double vision, floaters, optic neuritis, uveitis and after-cataracts.