Stacey T. Gin, OD

Dr. Gin received her degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her doctor of optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated with honors. After completion of her O.D., Dr. Gin pursued a residency in Primary Eye Care at the Veterans Administration in San Diego. Dr. Gin has been recognized by Vision Monday as one of "The 50 Most Influential Women in Optical." She has also served as her Class President at SCCO. Dr. Gin resides in South Pasadena and is looking forward to becoming an active and supportive member of Glendale's community. Dr. Gin is very passionate about her profession and serves on the board for the San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society and the Asian American Optometric Society. When she is not working, she enjoys fishing, golfing and dancing.

Duane deCroupet, OD

Dr. deCroupet is the founder of Glendale Optometric Center and has been serving the Glendale community for over 30 years. Dr. deCroupet joined Drs. William Leslie and John Link in private practice in 1970 and now serves as an inspirational mentor to Dr. Gin. He received his Diplomat from the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and also his Fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. deCroupet has always been a strong leader in his profession and has served as the past Chairman of the Board for Southern California College of Optometry, board member for Vision West, President for the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society and has received many distinguished awards for his excellence in optometry. Dr. deCroupet devotes much of his time to serving his community and has been the past President and an active member of the Glendale Kiwanis Club for many years. Dr. deCroupet has a beautiful wife Terry, two lovely daughters and two grandchildren. In his free time, he roots for the USC Trojans, plays golf and spends time with close friends and family.

Carl S. Shibata, M.D.

Dr. Shibata has practiced in Glendale since 1980. He specializes in Eye Plastic Surgery and completed his residency in Ophthalmology, which was then followed by his Fellowship at the prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute at the UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Shibata is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has specialty certification by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Shibata is actively involved in teaching Ophthalmology residents and directs ophthalmic plastic surgery at the Jerry Pettis Loma Linda Veterans Hospital. Dr. Shibata was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and enjoys golf, tennis and reading as time permits. Dr. Shibata has a beautiful wife, 4 grown children and 1 grandchild.

Glendale Optometric Center Staff