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Patricia Ruiz, O.D.
Ocala Eye
Optometry
Ocala, Dunnellon
Most recent review: 2 days ago
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4.9
991 Ratings
403 Comments
Dr. Patricia Ruiz earned her bachelor’s degree in Vision Science from Nova Southeastern and simultaneously earned a mini MBA certification while there. She continued her studies at Nova Southeastern University and earned her Doctor of Optometry. After graduating, Dr. Ruiz started her career in optometry in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, gaining experience in private practice and at major retailers like Target and Sears.
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4.9
991 Ratings
403 Comments
Dr. Patricia Ruiz earned her bachelor’s degree in Vision Science from Nova Southeastern and simultaneously earned a mini MBA certification while there. She continued her studies at Nova Southeastern University and earned her Doctor of Optometry. After graduating, Dr. Ruiz started her career in optometry in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, gaining experience in private practice and at major retailers like Target and Sears.
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Patricia Ruiz, O.D. has been practicing primary care optometry for over six years and uses a full-scope approach to her patient care. She loves getting to know patients and provides a pleasant experience with education and reassurance that she will strive to meet each patient’s visual and ocular needs.
Dr. Ruiz was born in Cuba but later raised in South Florida. She has spent most of her life living in South Florida, but in 2023, she decided to leave the hectic and fast-paced city environment to live in Dunnellon. The more country lifestyle has been a nice change for her and her husband.
Dr. Ruiz earned her bachelor’s degree in Vision Science from Nova Southeastern and simultaneously earned a mini MBA certification while there. She continued her studies at Nova Southeastern University and earned her Doctor of Optometry. After graduating, Dr. Ruiz started her career in optometry in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, gaining experience in private practice and at major retailers like Target and Sears.
Outside of work, Dr. Ruiz enjoys cooking, long road trips with her husband and two dogs (German shepherd and Labrador mix), boating, hiking, and traveling with family.
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Awesome took time to answer all my questions! Very kind!
Thorough and very pleasant.
Pleasant, very friendly and professional.
She was efficient, friendly explained the test results very impressive! Thank you!
She is great! Very happy with her!
She was very professional and friendly. She answered all my questions. She's a keeper.
Patricia went above and beyond to get our project started. Thank you by
Wow! She was so pleasant, great personality and spent time with me answering all my questions and was so thorough with her examination. I live in Ocala and I think I will take the drive to Dunnellon when I need my eye exams.
Very friendly and professional but puts information into context you can understand
Fantastic doctor 🫶💖💯