Dr. Stoev was born in Bulgaria and moved to the Northwest suburbs of Chicago with her family when she was nineteen years old. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where she earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Stoev’ strive to make a positive impact in people’s lives inspired her to pursue a carrier in optometry. Being the first doctor in her family, she gr
aduated cm laude with her Doctor of Optometry Degree at the Illinois College of Optometry. Taking her studies a step further, she completed a post-graduate residency in Ocular Disease and Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired and Spectrios Institute for Low Vision. Dr. Stoev is a recipient of the Dr. Derrald Taylor Low Vision Residency Award at the Illinois College of Optometry for 2016. She has experience as clinical attending for optometry students, worked in an urgent care services, and became proficient at diagnosing and managing sight-threatening ocular pathologies. Dr. Stoev practices full scope optometry to the highest standards and values staying up-to-date with the latest ocular research. She is a member of the Tomb & Key Honorary Society, Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometry Honorary Society, Illinois and American Optometric Association. In her free time, Dr. Stoev likes to be active and loves playing golf, riding her mountain bike, gardening, exploring new destinations and cultures, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. She loves to color and decorate Easter eggs and loves listening to Christmas carols during the holiday winter season.
