Dr. Suraj Sharma was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta where he attended University of Alberta to earn his Bachelor of Science degree. He later completed his Doctorate of Optometry with Honors from The New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sharma completed his studies via clinical rotations which included ocular disease, pediatrics, specialty contact lens fitting, primary care, and referral care in a tertiary medical center. He is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, The Alberta Optometric Association and Canadian Optometric Association.