A Minnesota native, Dr. Anthony Evangelista joined the prestigious Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center team in 1999. His philosophy of putting patients first is the same philosophy that the Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center was founded on.

Dr. Evangelista received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Microbiology and Biostatistics from the University of Minnesota, and a Medical Degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his internship at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, and his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the National Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Anthony Evangelista is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association and the Tarrant County Medical Association.

Dr. Evangelista is committed to providing the best treatment and medical care to his patients and specializes in LASIK (Laser Vision Correction); Crystalens, no-needle, no-stitch, no-patch cataract surgery; glaucoma surgery; corneal surgery; and pediatric and adult strabismus surgery.

Professional Experience
2/99-Present Private practice, Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center 3025 Matlock Rd., Arlington, Texas 76015

7/96-1/99 Private practice, Waco, Texas

Undergraduate Education
1983-1988 B.A., University of Minnesota, Majors: Microbiology, Biostatistics

Medical School
1988-1992 MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Internship
1992-1993 Transitional Internship, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Residency
1993-1996 Resident in Ophthalmology, University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Awards / Honors
Undergraduate-Golden Key National Honor Society,
Deans List Medical School -Minnesota
Medical foundation Research Grant Award for research in Ophthalmology

Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology-1998 Diplomat
National Board of Medical Examiners

Refractive Certifications
Lasersight LSX Flying Spot Laser Certification
Visx Star S4 with CustomVue Technology
Summit Apex Plus Certification

Professional Organizations
Diplomat, American Board of Ophthalmology
American Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Tarrant County Medical Association
American Society of Cataract And Refractive Surgery