Dr. Fred Cen was born and raised in China, moving to Canada at a young age and grew up in Vancouver, BC. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree from the University of Calgary, he went on to complete his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo.
His clinical training led him to complete a 2-month primary care externship at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Optometry, as well as 2 months of additional primary care training locally in Calgary. He completed his ocular diseases rotation in Pinellas Park, Florida. He has participated in a mission trip providing eye care to those in need in Moldova, and plans on more trips in the future.
During his free time, Dr. Cen enjoys hiking in the mountains, and trying new restaurants around town. He is also an avid traveller, as well as a miles and points collector, aiming to see as much of the world as possible.
Dr. Cen is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.