Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Meet the Team


Dr. Tiffany Kruger

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.

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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.

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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.

Kathy Wong

Kathy Wong

Clinic Coordinator

Kathy began her medical career in orthopedics where she was an x-ray technician for 15 years. She transitioned to opthalmology in 2016 and is now a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and our office's Clinical Coordinator. She states the best thing about her job is working with the kids. When not at work, she enjoys sketching and painting. She also loves to travel, read, and spend time with family.

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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.

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Hannah

Certified Ophthalmic Scribe

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Hannah was born and raised in Minnesota where she attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and got a Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Health. She has worked in a few areas of ophthalmology and found a niche in scribing. It’s the perfect job for an introvert who likes writing/grammar and thinks eyes are cool. She married her husband when they were both 28, and his military career brought them to Crestview. Hannah loves animals and currently has two dogs and a cat. Her hobbies include reading, knitting, and crocheting, snuggling with the pups, and closing all the cupboard/closet doors her husband leaves open.

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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.

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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!

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Andrea Grant

Receptionist

Andrea is one of our wonderful receptionists and began here in 2023. Prior to working with us, she had approximately 5 years of patient access experience. When asked why she loves working with us, she said it's definitely the fun and supportive coworkers here. She also loves the children we work with. When not at work, she likes to spend time with her husband and family. She enjoys reading and watching true crime documentaries. She is also our office diva and enjoys spa days.

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