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Dr. Maria Fernandez-Ruiz
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Maria Fernandez-Ruiz
Ophthalmology
Hollywood, FL
Areas of Expertise
Pediatric Strabismus Surgery
Adult Strabismus Surgery
Amblyopia Management
Pediatric Cataracts
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Ptosis Repair
Meet Dr. Maria Fernandez-Ruiz
About Me
Dr. Cristina Fernandez is a fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist with extensive experience in the medical and surgical care of children’s eye conditions and strabismus in both children and adults. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico, earned her MD from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha), and completed ophthalmology residency at the Kresge Eye Institute (Wayne State University). She then pursued subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Fernandez treats amblyopia, pediatric cataracts, blocked tear ducts, eyelid ptosis, and complex strabismus. She also provides screening and treatment for retinopathy of prematurity and comprehensive pediatric eye exams. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is known for a warm, clear, family-centered approach that helps parents and children understand diagnoses and choose the safest, most effective plan together.
Training
- Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusTexas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of MedicineFellowship
- OphthalmologyKresge Eye Institute, Wayne State UniversityResidency
- Medical Doctor (MD)University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineMedical School
- BS, General Science (Magna Cum Laude)University of Puerto RicoUndergraduate
Awards & Honors
Lawrence L. Stocker, MD Award – Most Compassionate Resident
Kresge Eye InstituteAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Best Scientific Poster (Category: Computers and Information Technology)
American Academy of OphthalmologyMagna Cum Laude
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Publications, Presentations & Press
- Characteristic radiologic findings in pediatric patients with adenoviral epidemic keratoconjunctivitisARVO Annual Meeting2018
- What is amblyopia? A primary care physician’s perspectiveAAPOS Annual Meeting2018
- Central corneal thickness as a predictor of visual field loss in primary open angle glaucoma for a Hispanic populationSeminars in Ophthalmology2011
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:FL, MI
- License Numbers:ME135118, 430110466


