Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute, Ophthalmology. A Sight360 Company

Ana Maria Oliva, MD
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For Dr. Ana Maria Oliva, ophthalmology is about much more than restoring vision. It is about helping people regain confidence, independence, and joy in their daily lives. A proud Tampa native, Dr. Oliva is recognized as both a skilled surgeon and a respected leader in her field. Fluent in Spanish, she takes pride in creating genuine connections with her patients, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and confident in their care.

Dr. Oliva is a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names in Tampa and went on to complete the Honors Program at the University of Florida. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Her advanced training includes an internship in internal medicine, a residency in ophthalmology, and a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery, all completed at USF in Tampa.

As the medical director of Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute, Dr. Oliva leads with both expertise and compassion, guiding a team dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation. She performs advanced procedures such as laser assisted cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and specializes in treating corneal diseases, managing dry eye, and providing comprehensive general ophthalmic care. She also serves as a physician expert and quality of care reviewer for Medicare, reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing standards of practice and patient outcomes.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Oliva enjoys spending time with her husband and their three sons. Whether they are playing sports, traveling, or relaxing at the beach, family remains at the center of her life. She brings that same compassion to her work, treating every patient like family and taking joy in the lasting relationships she builds through kindness, trust, and exceptional care.

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