Dr. Natalie Poole

Dr. Natalie Poole grew up on a farm outside of Naicam, Saskatchewan. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan before enrolling in the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo. After completing externships in clinical sites across North America, Dr. Poole graduated with honours in 2012 and was awarded the General Proficiency Medal as well as the Medical Optics General Proficiency Award First Prize. Dr. Poole then joined the YXE Vision Group and is happy to make Saskatoon her home along with her husband, Damjan and beloved boxer, Frankie. Dr. Poole takes pride in practicing full scope optometry with special interests in ocular disease prevention, contact lenses, and laser refractive surgery co-management. She has taught ocular disease management and skills sessions to family physicians and emergency medicine physicians in Saskatoon and also speaks with community groups regarding the importance of routine eye exams. Her latest academic endeavour is completing an Executive Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on health care leadership.