Meet Dr. Christian Leal
Dr. Leal was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. The first to attend college in his family, he earned a full scholarship to Stanford University, where he was awarded the Lyons Award for Public Service.
He went on to graduate at the top of his class from UT Southwestern Medical School, where he taught extensively and helped run a free clinic for underserved patients. During his ophthalmology residency at Dean McGee Eye Institute, Dr. Leal discovered his passion for the retina, leading him to pursue a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Emory University. There, he has gained extensive experience managing complex medical and surgical diseases of the eye.
He is thrilled to return home to Texas to serve the community that shaped him. Outside of medicine, Dr. Leal’s greatest joy is spending time with his wonderful wife, Audrey (his high school sweetheart) and their sweet daughter, Alana (age 3). They have two spunky pups named Sophie and Ollie.
Dr. Leal loves exploring nature through walks and hikes, discovering new places, staying active, and getting lost in a good book. More than anything, he cherishes time with his family and loved ones.