Cataract Surgeon
Florida
Dr. Nathaniel Ruttig is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Navy veteran based in Niceville, FL. Fluent in Spanish, he provides comprehensive eye care to a diverse patient community and is the founder of Eye M.D. of Niceville.
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Dr. Nathaniel Ruttig is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and former U.S. Navy flight surgeon who brings a unique blend of military discipline and compassionate care to his practice. An Ohio native, he completed a six-year combined BS/MD program through Youngstown State University and Northeast Ohio Medical University, graduating in 2000.
Following medical school, Dr. Ruttig served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Navy, completing his internal medicine internship at Naval Hospital Portsmouth, Virginia, and aviation medicine training at NAS Pensacola, Florida. He concluded his military service at Training Air Wing Four in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he supported aviators as the flight surgeon for the VT-35 Stingrays.
He completed his ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and is a diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. After five years in private practice, Dr. Ruttig founded Eye M.D. of Niceville. He is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to better serve the local Hispanic community.
Dr. Ruttig and his staff are amazing! I had cataract surgery done to both eyes and am thrilled with the results. He provided excellent care both pre and post surgery.
So thankful for Dr. Nate and his friendly staff for getting me in so quickly. I had an eye emergency, and they were able to work me in to get me treated without me having to go to the emergency room.
Awesome experience and GREAT customer service! First exam in 10 years, but Dr. Ruttig and his staff made me feel comfortable. From the front desk receptionists Michelle and Camilla to Desiree they were very professional and polite. I recommend this establishment! Thank you so much!
Dr. Ruttig has taken care of my eyes for many years. I trust him completely and without reservation. On a recent occasion, he worked me in within an hour of calling for an issue with my left eye which he quickly resolved. Please go here for your eye care!
Dr. Ruttig and his staff are amazing! I had cataract surgery done to both eyes and am thrilled with the results. He provided excellent care both pre and post surgery. His office staff excel at kindness and professionalism. I cant say enough good things about my experience.
Never again. Dr. office has rescheduled eye surgery, not notified drops not available. Waited 1.5 hours to be seen, then rescheduled eye Lazer 3 times.
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