Our Team

Dr. Rufaro Mudzinganyama is a dedicated and highly skilled optometrist with over 15 years of experience providing exceptional eye care. A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry, she is committed to delivering comprehensive, personalized care with warmth and professionalism. Her patients appreciate not only her expertise but also her ability to make them feel truly seen and valued.

Beyond her practice, Dr. Mudzinganyama is deeply passionate about advancing eye care in Africa, working to improve access to vision health in underserved communities. Whether in her clinic or on mission trips, she believes that clear sight is a gateway to a brighter future.

When she’s not helping patients, Dr. Mudzinganyama cherishes time with her three wonderful children—two sons and a daughter—who inspire her every day. Her approach to optometry is guided by compassion, excellence, and a vision for a world where everyone has access to quality eye care.

Samara Kaur Chatrath is a 2nd Year Medical Sciences and Political Sciences undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati. She is currently on the pre-medicine track and hopes to pursue an MD. She is a co-founder of the Dahyabhai Foundation, a non profit organization that empowers underpriveleged communities through education and public health resources in Gujarat, India. She is also a Resident Advisor on campus and is the Hospitality Executive of Midwest Dhamaka!

Sanskriti Vaghela is a 2nd-year Medical Sciences major, with a minor in Public Health. She is currently pursuing the pre-medical track at the University of Cincinnati, intending to pursue an MD in the future. She is the Co-Founder, Board of Directors, and Vice President for the Dahyabhai Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers underprivileged communities in rural India through various public health initiatives. Additionally, Sanskriti is the Service Committee Chair on the College of Medicine Tribunal Student Government and Marketing Chair for International Bearcats. Alongside the clinic, she devotes her time to epilepsy research at Cincinnati Children's in the Danzer Lab.