Location
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About Me
Dr. David H. Leach is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases, external eye conditions, and refractive surgery. He practices at Tampa Eye Clinic in Tampa, Florida, where he serves as a partner. Dr. Leach’s clinical focus includes managing conditions such as pterygium, Terrien’s marginal degeneration, and other corneal disorders, as well as offering advanced refractive procedures like photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and epikeratophakia.
With extensive training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery from the LSU Eye Center, Dr. Leach brings a high level of expertise to his practice. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Tampa Eye and Specialty Surgery Center. Dr. Leach is dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive eye care tailored to their individual needs.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Leach has contributed to the field through numerous publications and presentations, advancing knowledge in corneal surgery and refractive techniques.
Training
Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
1992LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
1990Henry Ford Hospital
Residency
Internship
1986Henry Ford Hospital
Residency
MD
1985University of Michigan
Medical School
BS, Biology
1981Tufts University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Guyton Alumni Meeting Resident Research Award (First Prize)
1990Henry Ford Hospital
Cum Laude and Scholarship for Academic Record, Leadership and Service
1981Tufts University
Publications & Press
Myopic photorefractive keratectomy: US Experience
Excimer Laser Surgery: The Cornea•1993Epikeratophakia: Human and Synthetic
Ophthalmology Clinics of North America: Contemporary Refractive Surgery•1992Corneal Epithelial Iron Deposition after Excimer Laser Ablation (PRK)
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci Suppl•1991
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- FL
- License Numbers
- ME0062591


