Dr. Sarah Schaffels graduated from the University of Waterloo with her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Optometry in June 2010. She was named to the Dean’s Honours List each term and received the AW Cole Award for Clinical Excellence at graduation.
During her studies, Dr. Schaffels completed an externship in ocular disease and therapeutics at the John Kenyon American Eye Institute, giving her hands-on experience working with 5 ophthalmologists and 2 optometrists, with specialties including cornea, cataracts, refractive surgery, glaucoma, and retina.
Outside of the clinic, Dr Schaffels enjoys life as a proud hockey mom, spending time on the slopes with her family, and supporting her husband’s passion for general aviation.



