Dr. David Malitz
Dr. Malitz didn't go into ophthalmology because it was practical. He went in because he watched what losing vision does to a person — and he wanted to be the one who could give it back.
Five cities, four states, one surgeon
David Malitz grew up in the Detroit area, the son of a Chicago-born family. He was the kind of student who could have gone into any field — and instead of taking the shortest path into ophthalmology, he took the longest one he could find.
Medical school at UCLA. Then Internal Medicine training — learning to see the whole patient, not just the organ — before specializing in eye surgery at one of the most respected programs in the country. Most ophthalmologists skip that step. Dr. Malitz took it because he believed better surgeons are made when you understand the whole person sitting in the chair.
That combination — a deep understanding of systemic medicine layered with highly specialized surgical training — is what brought him to Las Vegas in 2004. It's what's kept him doing every consultation, every surgery, and every follow-up himself for more than three decades.
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Serving as Medical Director across two ambulatory surgery centers and two eye practices — in two states — means Dr. Malitz is trusted not just to perform surgery, but to set the clinical standards, safety protocols, and quality benchmarks that other providers in those facilities follow. It's a level of institutional trust that reflects decades of consistent outcomes.
How he practices
One surgeon, every step
Dr. Malitz doesn't hand you off. He does your exam, your surgery, and your follow-ups. In a world of assembly-line clinics where you meet the surgeon for the first time in the operating room, this is increasingly rare — and it's deliberate.
The right procedure, not the profitable one
He'll tell you if Clear Lens Exchange isn't right for your eyes. He'll recommend a standard lens if a premium IOL doesn't fit your lifestyle. There's no sales team and no quota. The recommendation comes from the surgeon who will do the work.
Transparent about cost
Dr. Malitz publishes price ranges, verifies insurance before scheduling, and gives written estimates. He believes no one should be surprised by a bill after eye surgery — and he's structured his practice to make sure they aren't.
Built for the desert
After 20+ years treating eyes in Las Vegas, every recovery plan and post-op protocol accounts for desert UV, single-digit humidity, and year-round air conditioning. These aren't afterthoughts — they're embedded in how he practices.
"I want patients to understand what I'm doing and why. If someone leaves my office confused about their options or their cost, I haven't done my job. Surgery is the easy part — the hard part is making sure the person in the chair trusts the process before we start."
One of the first surgeons in the nation to implant the Odyssey lens
Johnson & Johnson selected Dr. Malitz's practice as a national roll-out site for the Odyssey intraocular lens — a next-generation multifocal IOL that mirrors natural vision across distance, intermediate, and near.
This WTVW news segment follows Dr. Malitz into the operating room as he performs one of the first Odyssey implantations in the country. The lens is designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses after cataract surgery, giving patients a continuous range of focus that earlier multifocal designs couldn't achieve.
Being chosen as a roll-out site isn't random — J&J selects surgeons with the case volume, technical precision, and outcomes data to validate a new product launch. It's the kind of recognition that Dr. Malitz doesn't put on a billboard, but that patients and referring doctors should know about.
A few things, done exceptionally well
Dr. Malitz isn't a generalist who dabbles in surgery. He's a surgeon who focuses on the procedures he can do at the highest level.
Clear Lens Exchange
Same technique as cataract surgery, just earlier. Replaces your natural lens with a premium IOL to correct distance, intermediate, and reading vision — and prevents cataracts from ever developing. Free consultations, always.
Learn more →Cataract Surgery
No Needle, No Stitch technique using only numbing drops. Premium IOL options: PanOptix, Envy, and Odyssey. Over 1,000 PanOptix cases alone.
Learn more →Pterygium Surgery
No-stitch removal with conjunctival autograft. Among the lowest recurrence rates. The desert climate makes this one of the most common procedures he performs.
Learn more →He also performs glaucoma surgery (iStent, Xen, Kahook), ICL implantation, clear lens exchange, ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, strabismus surgery, and BOTOX for blepharospasm and migraines. See all procedures →
A Midwest surgeon who chose the desert
Dr. Malitz grew up in the Midwest — Chicago, Detroit, Ann Arbor, back to Chicago for residency. He chose Las Vegas because the city needed what he could offer: high-volume surgical expertise delivered with personal attention, not a corporate model. Twenty years later, he's still the surgeon who does every case himself.
Desert eyes are different
After 20+ years in Las Vegas, Dr. Malitz has treated more dry eye, pterygium, and UV-related conditions than most ophthalmologists see in a career. That volume shapes every recommendation he makes.
AAAHC-accredited surgery center
Red Rock Surgery Center meets the same accreditation standards required of hospital outpatient departments. Medicare-certified and regularly inspected.
Patients from across the country
Fly-in patients choose Dr. Malitz for the combination of surgical experience and personal care that larger corporate centers can't offer. Las Vegas is a direct flight from most major cities.
Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Board certification means Dr. Malitz has passed rigorous written and oral examinations in ophthalmology and maintains his certification through ongoing continuing education. It's the highest standard of competency in the specialty.
He also maintains active participation in professional organizations and stays current with advances in surgical technique, IOL technology, and laser vision correction. When a new lens or procedure emerges, he evaluates it against his existing results before adopting it — because "new" doesn't always mean "better for this patient."
Meet Dr. Malitz in person
Your first visit is with the surgeon — not a tech, not a coordinator. Dr. Malitz will examine your eyes, answer your questions, and give you a straight recommendation. No sales pitch, no pressure.
Or call us directly: 702-362-3900 · 4675 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas