Our Doctor & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctor and staff who make Eye Care Family Vision Center a proud provider of vision care products and services in Bradenton.
Dr. Ankit Patel
Dr. Ankit Patel is board board-certified and residency-trained optometrist, providing care to his patients in Sarasota and Manatee Counties since 2014. Dr. Patel graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2010. Following that, he continued on to Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he graduated with honors and earned a Doctor of Optometry degree in 2014. He continued his education and clinical training by completing a residency in Primary Eye Care at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. The residency at Bay Pines VA Medical Center allowed Dr. Patel to obtain advanced experience in diagnosing and managing ocular disease.
Dr. Patel provides comprehensive eye health exams, treatment, and management of eye diseases such as diabetic eye disease, cataracts, dry eye, eye infections, macular degeneration, glaucoma, keratoconus, ocular allergies, computer vision syndrome, and so on. He also has an interest in contact lens fitting and fits contact lenses for distance and reading (monovision/multifocal contact lens) by utilizing the healthiest contact lens materials and the most advanced lens designs available.
Dr. Patel is a proud member of:
- American Optometric Association (AOA)
- Florida Optometric Association (FOA)
- Manasota Optometric Society (MOS)
- Beta Sigma Kappa Honors Society
- Vision Source
Donna
Licensed Dispensing Optician/Manager
Donna was born in Pennsylvania, however, she moved to Florida when she was 2 months old. She is a Board Certified Licensed Optician and has been in the Optical field for the past 18 years. Donna loves helping and educating her patients on frames and lens designs. She will help her patients with all their vision needs!
She has been living in Manatee/Sarasota County for the past 30 years and has raised her children in this community.
Outside of work, Donna enjoys riding bikes, nature walks and spending time with her granddaughter.
Hiral
Optometric Technician/ Receptionist
Hiral was born and raised in Chicago, but she recently relocated to Florida. She is pursuing a Biology degree at the University of South Florida. Hiral is an optometric technician who assists in the pre-examination of patients.
Outside of work, Hiral enjoys traveling to different countries and discovering new locations. She adores going for runs in the open air. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Paula
Optical Technician
Paula was born and raised in North New Jersey. She relocated to Florida not too long ago. She is currently an apprentice optician in the state of Florida. Paula has been in optics for about 6 years now and will continue to learn! Paula enjoys helping patients and loves helping them see their best and feel their best.
Outside of work Paula enjoys long walks at the beach with her dog Luna! She also loves exploring new places and trying new things. Paula is bilingual and her first language was Spanish!
Stefany
Optical Technician
Stefany was born and raised in Florida. Stefany loves to travel and explore new places. She loves going on nature runs, and she enjoys spending time with her niece.
Stefany wants to learn more about the optical field in order to better assist patients. She enjoys talking to patients and making them feel welcome when they come into our office. Stefany loves helping patients choose frames and lenses that suit their needs, preferences, and prescriptions.