Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Meet the Team
Dr. Tiffany Kruger
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Fellowship trained in:
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Dr. Kruger was raised nearby in Freeport, FL, graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Microbiology and minoring in Chemistry. She attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL, and subsequently moved to Las Vegas, NV, to complete an Internal Medicine Internship and Ophthalmology Residency. She was awarded the Outstanding Intern of 2008 and served as Chief Resident in 2012. The following year, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, MI, through Kresge Eye Institute - Wayne State University. Dr. Kruger enjoys spending time with her husband and Huskies, playing the piano for local churches, boating and fishing, white water rafting, and traveling.
Misty Thompson
Office Manager
Misty is the Office Manager for Okaloosa Ophthalmology and has been working with Dr. Kruger since 2017. She moved to the area in 1983 and has an associate's degree in Business Administration. She has worked in the medical field since 2000. Misty enjoys spending time with her family, hunting, going to car shows with her husband, and attending church at Rock Creek Assembly of God.
Rebecca Pittman
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
Rebecca has an Associate of Arts degree from Okaloosa Walton Community College and attended the Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist training program at the University of Florida. Rebecca has been working in Ophthalmology for 20+ years. On her time off, she likes to spend time with her family and her little dog, Toby.
VICTORIA KARL
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Victoria was a “military brat”, and she traveled to multiple states and countries. She also learned a few languages along the way. After college, marriage, and having children, she began her career as an ophthalmic technician in 1998. She has previously worked at Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, FL and South Georgia Eye Partners in Valdosta, GA. Victoria started working at Okaloosa Ophthalmology in 2020 and says she is now thoroughly enjoying her new work family. She says she loves being a part of improving people’s vision. During her free time, she volunteers and assists with technician support groups. She also loves to bake, fly with her husband who is a pilot, camp, and attend to her houseful of pets.
Crystal Nichols
Surgery Coordinator
Crystal is our Surgery Coordinator, and she also does insurance verifications for our office. She has extensive work experience, starting with optometry in 2011 and later joining our office in 2019. Crystal says that her favorite part of this job is helping people get the care they need. She has been happily married for over 20 years, and she has two very loveable pups at home. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys reading or fishing in the Gulf and in the local rivers.
Myah Santiago
Certified Ophthalmic Scribe
Myah began working with us as a receptionist and eventually transitioned to the clinical staff. She has been a Certifed Ophthalmic Scribe since 2023. She says the best part of her job is working with children. Prior to working with us, she was a certified medical assistant and worked in internal medicine and nephrology clinics. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved back to Florida in 2016. Myah enjoys binge-watching movies and caring for her three pets. Myah also likes reading, dancing, and spending time with friends and family!
Dana
Receptionist
Dana is one of our welcoming receptionists at Okaloosa Ophthalmology. She graduated from Crestview High School in 2002 and studied at Northwest Florida State College to receive her medical billing and coding certification. Dana has been working in the medical field for 15 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 wonderful daughters. They love cooking together and being anywhere near the water and out in the sunshine!
Daijah
Ophthalmic Technician
Daijah began her ophthalmology career in early 2023 as a front desk receptionist, and then she transitioned into an ophthalmic technician position 5 months after. She started with our office in March 2024. Shortly after joining our team, she achieved her certification as an ophthalmic scribe, and she plans to earn her certification as ophthalmic assistant. She has earned a higher education, and she achieved her Associates in Health Science with a Pre Health certification through American Military University. She was born and raised in south Louisiana. She joined the United States Air Force shortly after graduating high school where she served 7 years active duty. She enjoys challenging herself, helping others, reading, building legos, and the outdoors. She loves spending time with her friends, family, and her dog, Oso.
Karla Baires
Insurance Specialist
Karla is our insurance verifier who also jumps in and helps with front desk duties as needed. She began working with us in September 2024. Before starting with our office, she worked in a primary care doctor's office as a receptionist and in INOVA hospital as a clinical technician in Virginia. She moved to Florida to be with her husband who is in the military. In her free time, Karla loves to cook, crochet, watch movies, binge watch shows, and play games on her PC with her husband. She also loves going on long walks with her husband and dog, Dexter!
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