Dr. Alejandro Arboleda

OphthalmologyCornea 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
Keratoprosthesis Care
Cataract Surgery With Advanced Lens Options

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

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Medical Doctor (MD)

    2019

    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • University of Miami

    MS, Biomedical Engineering

    2014

    University of Miami

    Masters / PhD
  • University of Miami

    BS, Biomedical Engineering

    2014

    University of Miami

    Undergraduate
  • Cornea and External Disease

    University of California, San Francisco (Proctor Foundation)

    Fellowship
  • Stanford University

    Ophthalmology

    Stanford University

    Residency

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX
License Numbers
V3234

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