Dr. Elmalem has been proudly serving the York Region community since 1994. He graduated from the University of Waterloo and earned his Doctorate of Optometry Degree from the State University of New York, State College of Optometry in 1993. His peers and faculty recognized him for his clinical performance by awarding him the Louis Herrmann Memorial Award for outstanding and compassionate care and the Ciba Vision Award for Outstanding Performance in Contact Lenses. Dr. Elmalem then completed a Binocular Vision and Visual Perception Residency at the State College of Optometry, specializing in strabismus (crossed eyes), amblyopia (lazy eyes) and learning-related disorders.
Dr. Elmalem is a member of The College of Optometrists of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Optometrists. He has earned a therapeutics certification for ocular diseases from The College of Optometrists. His participation in many Vision Van events and Gift of Sight missions to Morocco and the Dominican Republic exemplifies his passion for those in need. Joe enjoys listening to music and travelling with his family when not in the office. He is an avid sports fan.