Gabriela Olivares, OD

Gabriela Olivares, OD, earned her degree in Optometry at Nova Southeastern University, while on the Chancellor’s Scholarship and graduated in the top 10% of her class. Her undergraduate schooling was completed at the University of Central Florida, where she received a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology and microbiology.

Dr. Olivares completed externship training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of ocular disease with an emphasis on glaucoma and retinal disorders. She also has extensive knowledge and passion for myopia management involving pharmaceutical treatments and multifocal contact lenses.

She has received several honors, including the Beaver-Visitec Dry Eye Award. She also held leadership positions in the Beta Sigma Kappa Honors Society and Gold Key International Honors Society. Her professional memberships include the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, and Broward County Optometric Association.

She is currently the President of the Broward County Optometric Association. Dr. Olivares speaks fluent Spanish and is committed to the South Florida community. In her spare time, she spends time with her two young kids and family and also really enjoys boxing.