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Leanne M. Clevenger, MD

4.75 out of 5

Conditions

  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Dislocated lens or retained lens fragment
  • Epiretinal membrane
    • Macular hole
    • Retinal detachment
    • Retina tears
    • Retinal vein occlusion

Procedures Performed

  • Retina surgery
  • Scleral buckle
  • Vitrectomy surgery
  • Intraocular injections
  • Pneumatic retinopexy
    • Retinal lasers

About

Dr. Leanne Clevenger is a fellowship-trained and board-certified ophthalmologist at UK Advanced Eye Care. She specializes in diagnosing and treating various retinal conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal detachment and tears. She is able to perform an array of surgeries, including retina surgery and vitrectomy.

Dr. Clevenger earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She then went on to complete her residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute, where she served as Chief Resident from 2021 to 2022.

Personal Statement

A Lexington native, Dr. Clevenger is grateful that she gets to provide retina care to the people of Kentucky and surrounding states. She believes in prioritizing her patients’ personal goals, while applying the most advanced treatments and surgical techniques. She is also passionate about trainee education and advancing ophthalmology research at UK HealthCare.

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Training & Education

Degree

Medical School (MD), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Residency

Ophthalmology Residency - Cleveland Clinic: Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland, Ohio

Fellowship

Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic: Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland, Ohio

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Ophthalmology

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.75 out of 5
34 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    August 28th 2025
    This clinic was so organized and the most impressive that I had ever seen. Greatfull!

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    August 25th 2025
    I am recommending this practice to my brother.

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    August 5th 2025
    Dr. Clevenger was very understanding and informative

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    August 5th 2025
    Dr. Clevenger has been amazing w/me. Our 1st visit didn't go to well due to my misunderstanding, which was lack of communication from the former doctor I had before Clevenger. But all is perfect after her explaining my condition more clearly.

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    August 4th 2025
    Referred me to another dr. that she felt could address my problem better.
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      July 1st 2025
      Excellent. Clear communication. Intelligent and (clearly) strong critical thinking to dx and monitor complex eye problem.
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      June 24th 2025
      Dr. Clevenger is an excellent physician; good communicator, knowledgeable and cordial. She is an asset to UKHealthcare.
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      June 20th 2025
      The visit was Great as always Thank all of your staff for me THANK YOU
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      June 9th 2025
      All staff is extremely courteous from office/scheduling clerks, techs and physicians. They always apologize if I have to wait any time.
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      June 3rd 2025
      The treatments have been helpful.
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      May 30th 2025
      The people were very good
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      May 8th 2025
      Great
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      April 24th 2025
      Have already recommender Dr Clevenger
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      April 11th 2025
      Dr. Clevenger is very informative and professional.
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      April 11th 2025
      Dr Clevenger is top notch when it comes to any form of treatment I may need.
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      April 4th 2025
      All is good and I have recommend my friends to them.
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      March 27th 2025
      I was very impressed with how quickly everything moved! And I was very satisfied with the outcome!!!
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      February 13th 2025
      Dr Clevenger is great Dr/surgeon; she answers questions and explains everything well. Easy to talk to. Very impressed with her and other Drs I have seen during my visits.
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      February 10th 2025
      Yes, I would recommend this facility and doctor to other people.
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      January 30th 2025
      Very good about explaining treatment plan, and very pleasant and didn't seem rushed even though it was a busy day.
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      January 30th 2025
      It's all very good and professional Yes I recommend your services to all my friends and family
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      January 27th 2025
      Dr Cleavenger was excellent. Discussed text results, what my experience was since last treatment, discussed treatment options.
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      January 13th 2025
      Dr Cleavenger is great
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      January 10th 2025
      I have to say I was very impressed with LEANNE CLEVENGER, she was great with my exam, great at explaining what was going on and I had a very good understanding of the procedure that needs to be done as well as the risk Involved. By far one of my best eye specialist experience yet, and believe me when I tell you .. I have seen several doctors over this condition.
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      January 3rd 2025
      Dr. Clevenger is like a breath of fresh air, smart, funny, etc.
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      December 23rd 2024
      She was wonderful, kind, easy to communicate with and very knowledgeable. She was terrific.!
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      December 23rd 2024
      Was very pleased with my treatment and the concern they had for me
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      December 20th 2024
      This was an emergency case I was transferred from my primary care Doctor Who made me an appointment ophthalmology to get me in ASAP and I was very happy with the appointment and the care that I received. Everyone in ophthalmology was excellent. Probably the registration staff to the text and doctors who I spoke with.
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      December 16th 2024
      Dr Clevenger is an excellent physician.
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      December 16th 2024
      Dr.Clevenger listened and explained everything, I felt very comfortable and cared for.
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      December 12th 2024
      I have already recommended UK advanced eye care because I have been impressed by the staff and my care has been extremely good
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      December 12th 2024
      Excellent doctor!
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      December 9th 2024
      I was throughly examined and given the all options to provide a best outcome.
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      November 25th 2024
      Good