Meet Our Doctors

The team at Peepers Eyecare Centers and NV’y Optical are dedicated to providing their patients with unmatched service both in the exam room and in the eyewear selection process. They look forward to seeing you and serving their community!

 

Dr. Nish Patel

Dr. Nish Patel

Dr. Nish Patel has been a member of the Peepers Family Eye Care Team since 2002. He graduated from the science and technology program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, MD. He went on to attend Northwestern University where he earned a Degree in Physiology with Honors. Dr. Patel graduated from the New England College of Optometry in 2011 where he served on the Executive Board of Vision Development.

Dr. Patel is a member of the Maryland Optometric Association.

Dr. Veera Patel

Dr. Veera Patel

Dr. Veera Patel was born and raised in sunny California. She attended the University of California, San Diego and graduated with a degree in Human Biology with a minor in History. During her college years, she spent some time volunteering abroad with a non-profit group “Unite for Sight” to help underserved populations in remote villages regain sight through cataract operations. These experiences solidified her passion for eye care. After graduating UCSD, she continued her eduction in Boston at the New England College of Optometry where she received her doctorate degree. It was here that she met Dr. Nish Patel! After she graduated from Optometry school in Boston, the two got married in Santa Barbara, California in 2014 and settled in Gambrills, Maryland – where they both continue to help their patients and community with their eyecare needs. In her free time, Dr. Veera Patel loves to watch movies, cook, and travel!

Dr. Veera Patel is a member of the Maryland Optometric Association.

 

Dr. Kevin Iskandar

Dr. Kevin Iskandar

Dr. Kevin Iskandar is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry. During his time in Philadelphia, he worked alongside multiple practices and clinics that served underprivileged and disadvantaged communities. Dr. Iskandar joined the Peepers Family Eyecare team in 2016 where his goal is to provide comprehensive, dedicated, and compassionate eye care to his patients. Dr. Iskandar is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Maryland Optometric Association.

 

 

Dr. Alpana Scantlin

Dr. Alpana Scantlin

Dr. Alpana Scantlin is originally from Maryland. She graduated high school at Annapolis Area Chrstian School as Magna Cum Laude. She completed a four year Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in three years. She then went on to attend the University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas where she graduated in 2017 and was in the top 10 of her graduating class. Dr. Scantlin continued her education at Rosenberg School of Optometry by completing a residency program that specialized in primary care and ocular disease. She is also a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve where she also serves as an optometrist.