Dr. David Leach

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Tampa, FL
(813) 877-2020
Accepts Medicare

Location

3000 W. Dr. M. L. King, Jr., Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Diseases
External Eye Diseases
Refractive Surgery
Corneal Transplantation
Terrien's Marginal Degeneration
Epikeratophakia
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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

    1992

    LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center

    Fellowship
  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Ophthalmology

    1990

    Henry Ford Hospital

    Residency
  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Internship

    1986

    Henry Ford Hospital

    Residency
  • University of Michigan Medical School

    MD

    1985

    University of Michigan

    Medical School
  • Tufts University

    BS, Biology

    1981

    Tufts University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Guyton Alumni Meeting Resident Research Award (First Prize)

    1990

    Henry Ford Hospital

  • Cum Laude and Scholarship for Academic Record, Leadership and Service

    1981

    Tufts University

Publications & Press

  • Myopic photorefractive keratectomy: US Experience

    Excimer Laser Surgery: The Cornea1993
  • Epikeratophakia: Human and Synthetic

    Ophthalmology Clinics of North America: Contemporary Refractive Surgery1992
  • Corneal Epithelial Iron Deposition after Excimer Laser Ablation (PRK)

    Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci Suppl1991

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL
License Numbers
ME0062591