Dr. David Kleiman, founder of Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center, continues to offer the highest quality medical and surgical eye care to residents of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Today, just as he has demonstrated over the previous 20 years, his goal remains to provide the most modern, state-of-the-art ophthalmic treatment available, paired with the comprehensive patient care that sets Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center apart from other eye care centers.

A native of Victoria, Texas, Dr. Kleiman graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to earn his Medical Degree from the University of Texas. He completed his internship at the University of Louisville, where he served as Chief Resident of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kleiman received his Board Certification from the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1984 and serves as Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center’s Medical Director and head surgeon.

Perhaps best known for his expertise in LASIK (Laser Vision Correction), Dr. Kleiman is also an experienced leader in fields ranging from cataract to advanced glaucoma and corneal surgeries, as well as pediatric and adult strabismus surgery.

As Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center’s Medical Director and head surgeon, Dr. David Kleiman takes great pride in setting the tone of care and treatment for all of the Center’s patients.

Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Texas Health Science Center
Professional Society Memberships
Diplomat American Academy of Ophthalmology
Texas Medical Association
Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology
Tarrant County Ophthalmology Society
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty

Undergraduate Education
1971-1975 University of Texas-Austin
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Phi Beta Kappa

Medical School
1975-1979 University of Texas
Medical Branch-Galveston, Texas

Internship
1979-1980 University of Louisville, Kentucky
Internal Medicine

Residency
1980-1983 University of Louisville
Kentucky-Ophthalmology
1982-1983 Chief resident

Board Certification American Board of Ophthalmology-1984

Refractive Certifications VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser LaserSight LSX Flying Spot Alcon Summit Apex Plus Certified Clinical Instructor Summit Apex Plus