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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
1.2K Ratings
523 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
1.2K Ratings
523 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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The doctor is nice and professional
Excellent
Excellent visit very friendly and made you feel very comfortable. Explained everything that you could relate to. Will definitely be using Them again
Very informative, thorough and caring.
She listens, answers questions I have , and is easy to talk to .
I love Dr Ruiz. She is an excellent doctor Extremely knowledgeable and professional while being compassionate and concerned about her patients..
Dr. Ruiz examined me on short notice because of a concern I had because of an eye migraine. She thoroughly examined me and explained everything to me and set my mind at ease.
Very attentive to patient’s questions. Relaxed and not rushed.
Dr Ruiz is an excellent doctor. She completely explained what was going on with my eye.
Excellent visit for annual eye exam. Dr Ruiz is knowledgeable and pleasant, and answered all my questions. She is very patient!