This clinic first opened its doors to patients on January 2nd 1950. There have been 4 owners since then: Dr Robert Demmery (1950-1970s), Dr. Donald Hunter (1980s), Dr. Robin Simpson (1989-2006), and Dr. Kevin Mowbray (2006-Present). After spending almost 74 years in the same location, we have outgrown our space and will be expanding into 450 East Broadway, on the Southwest Corner with Guelph Street.
Mr. Bob Butler deserves as much of a mention here as anyone, as he had been with the clinic from January 2nd 1950 until 2020 – his career literally spanned 7 decades.
Bob is truly someone who enjoys his craft and has been an expert teacher to all of our Optical and Dispensary Team Members over the years.
Dr. Mowbray became the sole owner of the clinic in 2006 but has currently stopped seeing patients in order to focus on managing our move and expansion into 450 East Broadway.
Now that we are set up in our new space, you may still catch him at times fixing things around the clinic, organizing his displays, and chatting with staff and patients.
Dr. Evelyn Lo became a partner in MPOC in 2023 and brought great complimentary strengths to the ownership team.
In particular, she has a sharp and consistent focus on patient care, including new treatments and technologies, and ensures our clinic delivers the highest standard of care we can to our patients.
In The Summer Of 2006, The BC Lions Society For Children With Disabilities Had Undertaken A “Spirit Bears In The City” Art Initiative, With 106 Spirit Bear Statues Spread Throughout Vancouver, The Lower Mainland, And Vancouver Island.
You will now find us at our new and improved clinic at 450 East Broadway, just a few blocks east, on the corner of East Broadway and Guelph St.
We now have 15 underground parking spots reserved for staff and patients. In addition, there is free parking beside the clinic on Guelph Street all day, and in front of the clinic on East Broadway between 10am and 3pm.
We look forward to seeing you at our new space.
| Mon – Fri | 8am – 7pm |
| Saturday | 8am – 6pm |
| Sunday | 10am – 5pm |