Dr. Rita Ellen Eye, MD, FACOG

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Recognized as One of Orlando’s Top Doctors for 2022 and 2023

Dr. Eye is a board-certified OB/GYN physician who has been an integral part of the Premier OB-GYN team since 2014. With offices in Maitland, Oviedo, and Lake Mary, she is committed to offering comprehensive and compassionate women’s health services to patients across Central Florida.

As an accomplished surgeon, she specializes in minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopy, robotic surgery, and in-office gynecologic procedures. She serves as both the physician/owner of Premier OB-Gyn and Chair of the Department of OB-Gyn for AdventHealth Winter Park and was recognized as one of Orlando’s Top Doctors by Orlando Magazine for both 2022 and 2023. 

Originally from Potosi, Missouri, Dr. Eye graduated as Valedictorian from her high school and went on to earn a degree in Biological Sciences from Missouri University of Science and Technology, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006 and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, where she was elected Chief Resident. Before relocating to Florida, she practiced in Texas for four years, establishing herself as a trusted physician in her field.

Her passion for obstetrics and gynecology stems from her desire to support women throughout their diverse life stages, from adolescence to menopause. She finds profound joy in participating in the life-changing moments her patients experience, particularly when welcoming new life into the world. 

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Eye is a devoted family woman, married to her husband Chet, and is a proud mother to their daughter, Faith. A lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, she enjoys sharing her love for sports, playing the piano, and family time.

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