Dr. Michael Bourgoin, born in Washington, D.C., and raised amidst the forests and lakes of Rochester, NY, has cultivated a lifelong passion for the natural beauty of upstate New York. His academic journey began at the State University of New York at Potsdam, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. After working for two years in an immunology and cell culture lab at the University of Rochester, Dr. Bourgoin ventured to Berkeley, California, to attend the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry. It was here that he met his wife, Dr. Jean Yoo, a fellow optometrist and his partner in both life and profession. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1992 with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
With over 30 years of experience as an eye care provider, Dr. Bourgoin’s passion for optometry stems from his love of helping others. “What I like most about optometry and the healthcare field is being able to directly give help and care to my patients, as my service for God” he says. He finds great joy in forming lasting relationships with his patients, some of whom have been coming to his practice for over 50 years, continuing their care from the previous optometrist. He is particularly passionate about providing excellent, comfortable eyesight and immediate care for those with urgent eye health issues.
Dr. Bourgoin specializes in fitting patients with the most comfortable and clear contact lenses for their eyes. He also provides low vision services, assisting patients who are visually impaired. His focus on low vision began after experiencing serious health problems of his own, including two kidney transplants and surviving stage 4 lymphoma, which deepened his empathy and commitment to his patients.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Bourgoin enjoys the great outdoors, often hiking, mountain biking, and skiing with his family. He loves making trips to the Sierra mountains and traveling with his wife whenever possible. Dr. Michael Bourgoin’s blend of professional expertise and personal experience makes him a compassionate and dedicated optometrist, committed to improving the lives of his patients through exceptional eye care.