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Dr. Alejandro Arboleda
Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist
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Dr. Alejandro Arboleda
Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist
Houston, TX
Areas of Expertise
Corneal Transplantation (PKP/DALK/DSAEK/DMEK)
Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia
Corneal Crosslinking
Microbial Keratitis Management
Pterygium Removal
Secondary IOLs for Aphakia
About Me
Dr. Alejandro Arboleda is a cornea and cataract specialist whose practice spans corneal transplantation, ocular surface disease, and advanced lens surgery. He treats keratoconus and corneal ectasia, infectious keratitis, pterygium, and complex corneal scars, and offers endothelial and full-thickness transplant options alongside modern cataract surgery tailored to each patient’s visual goals.
An assistant professor of ophthalmology, Dr. Arboleda completed residency at Stanford University and a clinical fellowship at the UCSF Francis I. Proctor Foundation. He earned his MD at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he also completed BS and MS degrees in biomedical engineering. His professional interests include PKP, DALK, DSAEK, and DMEK, corneal crosslinking for keratoconus, keratoprosthesis care, and secondary IOL solutions for aphakia. Patients can expect thoughtful explanations and a step-by-step plan that balances surgical precision with long-term ocular surface health.
Training
- Cornea and External DiseaseUniversity of California, San Francisco (Proctor Foundation)Fellowship
OphthalmologyStanford UniversityResidency
Medical Doctor (MD)University of Miami Miller School of MedicineMedical School2019
MS, Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of MiamiMasters / PhD2014
BS, Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of MiamiUndergraduate2014
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:TX
- License Numbers:V3234
