Monte Leidenix, MD FACS
Dr. Monte Leidenix grew up in McLaughlin, South Dakota. He graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings with degrees in both Microbiology and Chemistry.
He received his Master of Science degree in Microbiology / Molecular Biology from the University of North Dakota and went on to receive his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. Dr. Leidenix conducted additional research as an Ophthalmic Pathology Research Fellow at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
He completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Leidenix is board certified in Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Leidenix has been practicing at The Eye Clinic of North Dakota since 1997, providing cataract surgical patients with modern cataract techniques including no-stitch clear corneal incisions and foldable intraocular implants.
Dr. Morgan Hansted
Dr. Morgan Hansted attended North Dakota State University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree before receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree from Midwestern University College of Optometry in Glendale, Arizona.
Dr. Morgan joined the Eye Clinic of North Dakota in August of 2025 and is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered eye care.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Thomas Hansted
Dr. Thomas Hansted was born and raised in Jamestown. He attended the University of North Dakota before receiving his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Dr. Hansted has been providing full-scope optometry care at The Eye Clinic of North Dakota since 2000. He provides pre- and post-operative surgical care, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, and refractive care.
Whether you have an eye infection, eye disease, require foreign body removal, or need glasses or contact lenses, Dr. Hansted delivers high-quality eye care using the latest technologies.
In his free time, Dr. Hansted enjoys hunting and fishing in North Dakota.