Dr. Christina Bayer grew up in Ontario where she graduated as a Canada scholar and received the Governor-General’s award for academic excellence. She was inspired to study optometry when students from the University came into her classroom to talk about disease prevention & detection through routine eye care.  She went on to study Science at the University of Waterloo and was accepted into the School of Optometry in 1994. Dr. Bayer graduated in 1998, after interning in a multi-disciplinary practice in Philadelphia where she gained experience in managing various ocular pathologies and surgical pre & post-operative care.

She moved to Grande Prairie in 1998 and has served the community’s optometric needs ever since.  She enjoys all aspects of eye care and has a special interest in educational eye exams and vision therapy.  She and her husband Morley have done missionary eye care in Romania & Costa Rica and look forward to doing more in the future. Christina has been an active member in the community and committed member of her church where she teaches Sunday School and co-leads a life group. Together with her husband, she is thoroughly enjoying raising their 3 children.

Dr. Jeremy Begalke was born in Camrose, Alberta, but moved to Grande Prairie in time for Grade 2, so he considers himself a true local.  He attended undergraduate studies at G.P.R.C., where he received Valedictorian honours for the highest academic record over all programs. 

Jeremy graduated from optometry school at the University of Waterloo in 2001. During his schooling, he developed a passion for helping with eyecare in Third World countries.  Within a few months of graduation, he participated in his first Third World eye clinic in northern Mexico.  Since then he has helped out in Cambodia, Burma, and Zanzibar.  

Jeremy met his wife, Esther, in Vancouver in 2004, and they were married in November 2005 on Vancouver Island.  They have made their home in Grande Prairie since 2005 and are active in the community with various community groups and their church.  They have four young children, who are "the brightest joys" in their lives.  

Esther joined the eyecare team that Jeremy led for the Zanzibar project and also looks forward to future involvement together with her husband.  

At the local FYidoctors office, Jeremy has a special interest in screening children for potential eye issues at ages as young as newborn.  He also has a special interest in the treating eye injuries and diseases for any age.  

Dr. Jodi Goff was born and raised in the Peace Region and has called Grande Prairie home since 1995. She graduated from the Composite High School in 2001 following which she completed the pre-requisite Optometry courses at the Grande Prairie Regional College and the University of Alberta. Dr. Goff graduated with a Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 2008. Her clinical externship was completed at Omni Eye Services in Atlanta, GA which specializes in diagnosis, treatment and surgery for ocular diseases. During this time, she developed proficiency in the early detection of many ocular health conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Goff joined FYidoctors Grande Prairie immediately following her graduation in 2008. She enjoys all facets of her work and is passionate about providing exceptional eye care to her patients of all ages. Dr. Goff is a member in good standing with the Alberta Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association of Optometrists.

When she is not working, Jodi enjoys traveling and many outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, cross country skiing and running. She is also proud to be an active member of the After Five Rotary Club of Grande Prairie.

Originally from Drayton Valley, Dr. Keith Jefferies has spent time pretty much everywhere else.  He lived in Peru for two years performing full-time volunteer service work before attending BYU-Hawaii.  There he obtained his biology degree with a minor in biochemistry.  He then went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 2009.

Dr. Jefferies has a special interest in solving contact lens problems that often require the use of customized contact lenses and he loves working with people to alleviate dry eye.  He is the optometrist currently charged with the customer care service at the clinic.  Feel free to reach out to him with any feedback you’ve had during your experience with us.  He is proud to call Grande Prairie home and enjoys playing the piano and making homemade pasta.

Dr. Whitney Diakur was born and raised just north of Edmonton. She received her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Alberta with a Major in Biology and Minor in Classics. She then attended InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry where she graduated with Cum Laude standing, multiple academic and clinical excellence awards and an award for best thesis dissertation. Dr. Diakur has spent time working in California and Texas but has decided to make Alberta her permanent home again.

In the past she has volunteered with the Canadian National Institute of the Blind and numerous senior’s centers. She has also done a volunteer trip to the Dominican Republic with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH). With her experience abroad she is able to do an eye exam in Spanish. Her passion within the optometry field includes ocular disease with a special interest in retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Diakur always ensures that the best level of care is given to all her patients and takes the time to answer any questions they may have.

In her free time she enjoys practicing yoga, travelling, hiking and spending time with friends and family.