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.
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.
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.
Dr Ruiz was personable and explained everything in detail and was the best!
Thorough exam of both eyes after cataract surgery and said both eyes were doing well! Gave advice on what to do about occasional watering eyes.
I was extremely impressed by the care and professionalism I experienced by the first and hopefully not the last visit to the office of Dr Ruiz, it was possibly the most pleasant and efficient of the entirety my progression and recovery of my surgical and recovery process, and that includes the entire staff.
Very personable.
Friendly professional
Very pleasant in and out quickly. This was a post op cataract appt. Staff were wonderful. Highly recommend.
Very friendly and courteous. Lots of good energy. She explains everything until you understand. Great doctor.
Great
Dr. Ruiz was very helpful and reassuring that my eye was okay. She also provided me with samples and recommended drops for me to use until I return in two weeks for her to check my eye again.
Thorough and she explained everything very well. Wonderful bed side manner. I will go back to her.