I was born in Salzburg, Austria, and grew up in Croatia, Austria, and the United States. For more than 25 years, I’ve called South Florida home. While working at Palm Springs Hospital in Hialeah, I had the opportunity to learn Spanish and immerse myself in Cuban culture. Living and working in such a diverse community has been a gift, it has given me the chance to connect with people from many backgrounds and taught me the importance of providing personalized, compassionate care.
My inspiration to become a doctor came from my grandmother. As a young girl, I helped my family care for her—making sure she went to her appointments, took her medications, and ate healthy meals. That experience showed me how meaningful it is to support someone’s health, and it sparked my lifelong commitment to helping others live healthier, fuller lives.
For me, a good day at work is when a patient feels heard and cared for—when they leave saying, “Thank you for taking your time to listen to me and help me with my health.” At Sanitas, you’ll find a team of professionals dedicated to delivering excellent, high-quality care and enhancing your experience with kindness and compassion.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our three children, and our four cats. I also love cooking, gardening, shopping, and traveling.
HOLIDAY HOURS: Sanitas Medical Centers will be closed on Christmas 12/25 and New Year’s Day 1/1. Centers will be closing early on Christmas Eve 12/24 and New Year’s Eve 12/31 — all primary care services will end at 2 p.m. and all urgent care centers will close at 4 p.m.
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Gabrijela Mekic-Ruiz, APRN
Nurse Practitioner, Family
Location(s)
- Sanitas Plantation, FL 180 Sw 84Th Ave Plantation, FL 33324
About me
Languages
English, Croatian
Insurance Accepted
- Florida Blue
- Florida Blue - myBlue
- Truli for Health
- GuideWell Simplifi
- BCBS FEP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Original Medicare
- Self-pay