Our Team

” Eye Care for Eyes”
Although we study the ins and outs of a little eyeball for four years, I do believe our body is one big unit, and my focus is going to be all of YOU and your overall well-being.
I graduated from the University of Minnesota, YES, I LIVED IN MINNESOTA, with a Bachelor's in Biology.   After my undergraduate life was completed, I moved further east to experience the warmth of Florida.  I had a wonderful 4 years and was granted my Doctorate in Optometry from Nova Southeastern University.  I decided then to move to CA because of its climate and my family.  

I have been very fortunate to start my practice in an Ophthalmology practice in Ventura County, CA, where I got to work with a fabulous group of Lasik and Cataract and Retinal surgeons, and I gained a wealth of experience.  I then moved to OC to be near my family and worked in different optometry offices, but my main goal has always been to be in my own private practice.  I am ecstatic to be able to work at “South Coast Optometric Group”  and call it home.  I can now truly serve my community with all the knowledge I have gained in my optometry career in a private setting.

Besides optometry, I am a sports enthusiast and love to be outdoors.  I play beach volleyball, despite being vertically challenged.  I love to run outside and ride my road bike to the beach.  I am fortunate to be able to spend the rest of my free time with my family and friends.  I love to travel and see the world; I learn from different cultures and try to apply them to my daily life.

One of my passions is to volunteer my time in optometric missions where we give gifts of sight to underprivileged communities, including recent trips to Nicaragua and Vietnam.

Dr. Jeffrey Duncan, an Orange County native from Anaheim, has been dedicated to eye care for over 20 years. He earned his B.S. in General Biology with a minor in Psychology from UC San Diego and his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1997, where he received the Alcon Excellence Award in Contact Lenses, the Homer A. Nelson Award, and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.

Dr. Duncan specializes in comprehensive eye exams, educating patients about their vision and eye health, and providing the most advanced care using the latest technology.
His certifications include:

● TPA Certified – Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents for ocular infections and
inflammation
● Glaucoma – Diagnosis, treatment, and management
● Synergeyes VS Scleral Contact Lens Certified

Outside of the office, Dr. Duncan enjoys mountain biking, surfing, home improvement projects, and spending quality time with his wife (Dr. Mylinh Duncan) and his two children.

Dr. Arellano received his undergraduate degree in Human Genetics from the world-renowned McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He then moved to the warmer climate of California to attend U.C. Berkeley. While at Cal, Dr. Arellano received a second Bachelor of Science degree in Vision Science and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree. In addition to his clinical internships at the U.C. Berkeley School of Optometry, Dr. Arellano completed further clinical training at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco, the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He served as a staff Optometrist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he has been involved in numerous FDA clinical trials in LASIK and other forms of refractive surgery.

Dr. Arellano is licensed to practice optometry at the highest level, including lacrimal irrigation and dilation, and treatment of dry eyes and glaucoma. He is also a member of various prestigious optometric organizations at the local and national levels. Dr. Arellano’s contributions to his profession, including clinical research and education, have earned him a spot among the Consumer Research Council’s list of “America’s Top Optometrists.” Due to his vast experience in refractive surgery management, Dr. Arellano has developed a keen interest in the fitting of specialty contact lenses for keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, and post-surgical complications. As an Associate Clinical Professor, Dr. Arellano also shares his passion and expertise for optometry by teaching students at Western University Health Sciences, College of Optometry.

Dr. Arellano is well known for his caring and friendly approach in providing the best possible care your eyes deserve. He has always been an advocate of providing free eye care for those less fortunate and volunteers his time and services with the Fullerton Lions Club, Illumination Foundation, and various free clinics.

Hoang-Nhan Le, O.D. is a Board-Certified Optometrist originally from Anaheim, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Irvine, before attending Inter American University School of Optometry, where he graduated with honors and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree.

After optometry school, Dr. Le completed a residency at the Lake City/Malcom Randall VA Medical Center (Lake City/Gainesville, FL) focused on primary eye care and low vision. He then practiced in Michigan, New York, and Virginia with several corneal specialists before joining the group.  Dr. Le brings with him his clinical expertise centered on comprehensive eye care, with a strong commitment to helping patients and their families maintain optimal vision and ocular health.