Kathleen B. Digre,
MD
Chief, Division of Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken: English, German
Kathleen B. Digre, MD, specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and headache and practices at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. She evaluates and treats complex visual complaints which can be due to optic nerve or brain disease. Dr. Digre sees patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic disorders such as papilledema, photophobia, visual loss, and diplopia. She also treats migraine headaches and other unusual headache disorders. She is listed in Best Doctors in America.
Clinical Locations
801-585-7575
801-581-2352
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Professor Anesthesiology - Adjunct Professor Obstetrics/Gynecology - Adjunct Professor Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General OB/GYN Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) Federal Licensing Examination United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (Headache Medicine) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
The PA was fantastic...she was wonderful, she was thorough.... She was excellent.The provider just repeated what the PA had recommended.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Digre is AMAZING!
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Love Dr Digre
UofU Patient
February 13, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Is excellent.
UofU Patient
November 01, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good job!
UofU Patient
October 26, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Digre and staff were excellent In responding to my needs and concerns.
UofU Patient
October 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
After 20 years with eye/brain issues, I finally have some clarity on what's going on.
UofU Patient
October 03, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Digre is wonderful!! Been coming to her for years and will keep coming to her
UofU Patient
October 01, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Digre has been my life saver for many years
UofU Patient
August 27, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Digre is brilliant and truly knows exactly what is best for her patients I am incredibly grateful to her. Her understanding of complex issues is tremendous! She has excellent patient skills and you know you will be treated so so well. She is a legend and the University is so fortunate to have her. I believe she should be definitely honored in the highest way possible. Thanks so much!!
UofU Patient
August 27, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr seemed very knowledgeable and helped me come up with a good game plan for treating my situation
UofU Patient
August 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
My doctor walks on water!
UofU Patient
August 01, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Redfern who has now left and I am working with Dr. Digre have been very wonderful about explaining the ins and outs of the process and procedures.
UofU Patient
July 19, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
They were great at listening and helping me clarify the issues. They also gave me various information and talked with me about treatment plan. They helped created a plan that I could do.
UofU Patient
July 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Digre is the most incredible doctor I have ever seen. I have been struggling with my headaches and constant light sensitivity for the past 4 years. I have seen many doctors and specialists and not one other physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant listened as well as she did and showed the kind of care and compassion she extended to me. She gave me hope when I felt hopeless and gave me a list of things to do to get better. She was very honest about the importance of following through with her suggestions. She gave me a diagnosis that most people have never heard of. I am so thankful for her knowledge. She is an answer to many prayers. I cannot say enough good things about her.
UofU Patient
July 04, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Digre normally communicates very well, but looking at the post appointment report and the follow up letter to my local doctor, there was apparently some miscommunication on a couple of points, I'm not sure if that was on my part or hers (probably mine). I have sent some messages. I have sent a couple of mychart messages to try and clear up her instructions and get an Rx fixed, but am still waiting for that to be resolved
UofU Patient
June 28, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I have nothing to complain about. Everyone has been amazing
UofU Patient
June 21, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Doctor degree was very thorough in explaining the proposed treatment plan. Answered any and all questions. Showed great empathy and understanding of the light sensitivity issues that I have. I was very comfortable and felt validated. I appreciate the fact that she's willing to Think outside the box and make an effort in trying to resolve my photophobic issues. I feel very blessed to have her as my treating physician.
UofU Patient
June 20, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Digre involved me fully in decisions about my treatment and provided compassionate, professional care at the highest level. I know that she is completely invested in the best possible outcome for me. She is an amazing physician!
UofU Patient
May 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
fantastic experience
UofU Patient
May 23, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
In my experience, Dr. Digre is the real deal: she's amazing both in her interactions with the patient and in her teaching role. There is never any doubt she is listening and responding and is in charge of the decisions regarding my health. I feel that I am in safe hands
UofU Patient
May 21, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Digre is incredible! She is the first specialist in 4 years that has offered me real hope. She was patient and compassionate. She is very knowledgeable in areas where others just shake their head and say that there is nothing else they can do. I'm so thankful I found her!
UofU Patient
May 10, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Excellent experience! she was very thorough the longest appointment I've ever had.
UofU Patient
May 04, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
exceptional all around
UofU Patient
April 30, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
It was great to be seen by a doctor who was so clearly knowledgeable and also very thorough.
UofU Patient
April 06, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Dgre is phenomenal as well as Marshall, her resident.
UofU Patient
April 06, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Digre is always clear and definitive.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Digre is the reason I can be vertical some days because of chronic migraines. Before seeing her, I was in bed, all day, day after day. She is the reason I have some of my life back.
UofU Patient
March 26, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Degri is great.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
They all were amazing and took the time to explain everything. They have been to only providers to help me since December.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
it was nice to receive a written summary before I left
UofU Patient
February 06, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
still trying to fix my problems
UofU Patient
February 03, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Digre is the best. She is thorough, concerned, professional, courteous, thoughtful. A great doctor.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Digre and her entire team discussed nearly every facet of everything i asked to discuss openly and helped consult with my other neurologist to help come up with an amazing care plan!
UofU Patient
January 12, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Digre is the best and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
stellar care
UofU Patient
November 10, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
great
UofU Patient
November 08, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
Just absolutely amazing care by all involved with my appointment. I left with confidence that Dr. Digre will be able to find a care plan that will eliminate the excruciating pain I have.
UofU Patient
November 01, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
I can't believe how professional and well I was treated. I have never had a doctor in my life be as thorough about my health. I was listened to and couldn't have had a better experience. thank you
UofU Patient
October 25, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
October 05, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Simpson was excellent
UofU Patient
September 29, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
Both Dr. Vegunta and Dr. Digre are very good. The whole exam process was very thorough. They asked good questions and listened well. There is also an ability to think out of the box as past testing hasn't shown anything new.
UofU Patient
September 23, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Digre and Dr Redfern are dream doctors! Seriously amazing! And this is coming from someone who has seen countless doctors in my lifetime.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Digre is Fantastic!
UofU Patient
July 14, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
Could not ask for better care. Amazing
UofU Patient
July 13, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
she was very friendly and answered all of my questions. she was very thorough.
Kathleen B. Digre, MD, specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and headache and practices at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. She evaluates and treats complex visual complaints which can be due to optic nerve or brain disease. Dr. Digre sees patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic disorders such as papilledema, photophobia, visual loss, and diplopia. She also treats migraine headaches and other unusual headache disorders. She is listed in Best Doctors in America.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Professor Anesthesiology - Adjunct Professor Obstetrics/Gynecology - Adjunct Professor Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General OB/GYN Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) Federal Licensing Examination United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (Headache Medicine) |
Research Interests
- Disorders of the Optic Nerve
- Intracranial Hypertension Including Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Migraine Headaches
- Photophobia
- Neurology of Pregnancy
- Neuro-ophthalmologic changes in pregnancy
- Pupil
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, 1987 |
| Residency | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Neurology Resident, 1985 |
| Internship | University of Iowa Intern, 1982 |
| Professional Medical | University of Iowa Medicine M.D., 1981 |
| Undergraduate | University of Iowa Premedical Sciences , 1977 |
| Graduate Training | University of Arkansas English Master's, 1975 |
| Certification | Augustana College Secondary Teaching Certification, 1972 |
| Undergraduate | Augustana College (now University) English, German B.A., 1972 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Digre KB (2021). The American Headache Society Hosted the 2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium. J Neuroophthalmol.
- Patel RC, Vitale AT, Creel DJ, Digre KB (2020). Not All That Flickers Is Snow. J Neuroophthalmol, 41(1), e97-e99.
- Schwedt TJ, Hentz JG, Sahai-Srivastava S, Spare NM, Martin VT, Treppendahl C, Digre K, Bennett NL, Birlea M, Watson D, Murinova N, Robert T, Dodick DW, MOTS Investigators (2021). Headache characteristics and burden from chronic migraine with medication overuse headache: Cross-sectional observations from the Medication Overuse Treatment Strategy trial. Headache, 61(2), 351-362.
- Villani LA, Digre KB, Cortez MM, Bokat C, Rassner UA, Ozudogru SN (2021). Arachnoiditis, a complication of epidural blood patch for the treatment of low-pressure headache: A case report and systematic review. Headache, 61(2), 244-252.
- Orme DR, Vegunta S, Miller MA, Warner JEA, Bair C, McFadden M, Crum AV, Digre KB, Katz BJ (2020). A Comparison Between the Clinical Features of Pseudotumor Cerebri Secondary to Tetracyclines and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Am J Ophthalmol, 220, 177-182.
- Seay MD, Digre KB, Galetta SL (2020). Dr. Norman Schatz. J Neuroophthalmol, 40(4), e65-e73.
- Hamann S, Malmqvist L, Wegener M, Fard MA, Biousse V, Bursztyn L, Citirak G, Costello F, Crum AV, Digre K, Fraser JA, Huna-Baron R, Katz B, Lawlor M, Newman NJ, Peragallo JH, Petzold A, Sibony PA, Subramanian PS, Warner JEA, Wong SH, Fraser CL, Optic Disc Drusen Studies Consortium (2020). Young Adults With Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Multicenter Optic Disc Drusen Study. Am J Ophthalmol, 217, 174-181.
- Seay MD, Digre KB, Rucker JC (2020). Drs. Richard John Leigh and David Zee. J Neuroophthalmol, 40(3), e17-e26.
- Petzold A, Biousse V, Bursztyn L, Costello F, Crum A, Digre K, Fraser C, Fraser JA, Katz B, Jurkute N, Newman N, Lautrup-Battistini J, Lawlor M, Liskova P, Lorenz B, Malmqvist L, Peragallo J, Sibony P, Subramanian P, Rejdak R, Nowomiejska K, Touitou V, Warner J, Wegener M, Wong S, Yu-Wai-Man P, Hamann S (2020). Multirater Validation of Peripapillary Hyperreflective Ovoid Mass-like Structures (PHOMS). Neuroophthalmology, 44(6), 413-414.
- Seay MD, Digre KB (2020). Klara Landau's Retirement From University Chair and European Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 2018 Course Both Occur in Switzerland. J Neuroophthalmol, 40(2), e7-e8.
- Seay MD, Digre KB (2020). European Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting, June 16-19, 2019, Porto, Portugal. J Neuroophthalmol, 40(2), e9-e10.
- Bushman ET, Cozzi G, Sinkey RG, Smith CH, Varner MW, Digre K (2020). Randomized Controlled Trials of Headache Treatments in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review. Am J Perinatol.
- Schwedt TJ, Digre K, Tepper SJ, Spare NM, Ailani J, Birlea M, Burish M, Mechtler L, Gottschalk C, Quinn AM, McGillicuddy L, Bance L, Dumkrieger G, Chong CD, Dodick DW (2019). The American Registry for Migraine Research: Research Methods and Baseline Data for an Initial Patient Cohort. Headache, 60(2), 337-347.
- Ozudogru S, Neufeld A, Katz BJ, Baggaley S, Pippitt K, Zhang Y, Digre KB (2019). Reduced Visual Quality of Life Associated with Migraine is Most Closely Correlated with Symptoms of Dry Eye. Headache, 59(10), 1714-1721.
- Cortez MM, Digre K, Uddin D, Hung M, Blitzer A, Bounsanga J, Voss MW, Katz BJ (2019). Validation of a photophobia symptom impact scale. Cephalalgia, 39(11), 1445-1454.
- Kohli AA, Vossough A, Mallery RM, Woo JH, Sheldon CA, Paley GL, Digre KB, Friedman DI, Farrar JT, McCormack SE, Liu GT, Szperka CL (2019). Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Pediatric Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. Pediatr Neurol, 99, 31-39.
- Mallery RM, Friedman DI, Digre KB, Liu GT (2019). Utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features for Improving the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Without Papilledema: Response. J Neuroophthalmol, 39(3), 439.
- Seay M, Fortin E, Digre K (2019). Great Conversations: Dr. Barrett Katz. J Neuroophthalmol, 39(3), e13-e14.
- Digre KB (2019). What's New in the Treatment of Migraine? J Neuroophthalmol, 39(3), 352-359.
- Mallery RM, Rehmani OF, Woo JH, Chen YJ, Reddi S, Salzman KL, Pinho MC, Ledbetter L, Tamhankar MA, Shindler KS, Digre KB, Friedman DI, Liu GT (2019). Utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features for Improving the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Without Papilledema. J Neuroophthalmol, 39(3), 299-307.
- Lombardo N, Kedar S, Digre K (2019). Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library (NOVEL) 2019 Update: North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society's Neuro-Ophthalmology Examination Techniques (NExT) and Illustrated Curriculum are Online. J Neuroophthalmol, 39(1), e3-e5.
- Friedman DI, Digre KB (2019). Migraine: The Disease of the Year. J Neuroophthalmol, 39(1), 1-2.
- Mollan SP, Davies B, Silver NC, Shaw S, Mallucci CL, Wakerley BR, Krishnan A, Chavda SV, Ramalingam S, Edwards J, Hemmings K, Williamson M, Burdon MA, Hassan-Smith G, Digre K, Liu GT, Jensen RH, Sinclair AJ (2018). Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: consensus guidelines on management. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 89(10), 1088-1100.
- Digre K (2018). The 44th Annual Meeting of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society in Waikola Village on the Big Island, Hawaii 2018. J Neuroophthalmol, 38(3), e15-e16.
- Katz BJ, Ward JH, Digre KB, Creel DJ, Mamalis N (2003). Persistent severe visual and electroretinographic abnormalities after intravenous Cisplatin therapy. J Neuroophthalmol, 23(2), 132-5.
Case Report
Editorial
- Digre KB (2019). Linda McGillicuddy Retires. Headache, 59(7), 979.
- Digre KB (2019). Barry Baumel retires from AHS. Headache, 59(7), 980.
Letter
- Sibony PA, Biousse V, Bursztyn L, Costello F, Digre K, Fraser JA, Fraser CL, Huna-Baron R, Katz B, Lawlor M, Malmqvist L, Newman NJ, Peragallo J, Petzold A, Subramanian PS, Warner JEA, Wegener M, Wong S, Hamann S, ODDS Consortium (2020). Comment on: Morphologic Features of Buried Optic Disc Drusen on En Face Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography. [Letter to the editor]. Am J Ophthalmol, 219, 369-370.
- Malmqvist L, Bursztyn L, Costello F, Digre K, Fraser JA, Fraser C, Katz B, Lawlor M, Petzold A, Sibony P, Warner J, Wegener M, Wong S, Hamann S (2018). Peripapillary Hyperreflective Ovoid Mass-Like Structures: Is It Optic Disc Drusen or Not?: Response. [Letter to the editor]. J Neuroophthalmol, 38(4), 568-570.
Other
- Seay M, Digre K (2020). The 46th Annual Meeting of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society in Amelia Island, Florida. J Neuroophthalmol (40(3), pp. e27-e28). United States.
- Kedar S, Digre KB, Biousse V, NANOS Curriculum Committee (2020). The 2020 Update to North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society's (NANOS) Neuro-Ophthalmology Curriculum. J Neuroophthalmol (40(3), pp. e29-e30). United States.
- McGregor AJ, Chin EL, Rojek MK, Digre KB, Lopez AM, Jenkins K, Johnston L, Jenkins M (2019). Sex and Gender Health Education Summit: Advancing Curricula Through a Multidisciplinary Lens. J Womens Health (Larchmt) (28(12), pp. 1728-1736). United States.
- Seay M, Digre K (2019). The 45th Annual Meeting of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society in Las Vegas, Nevada. J Neuroophthalmol (39(3), pp. e10-e12). United States.
News Articles
The Scope & Other Podcasts
- Meet Kathleen Digre, MD
- E13: 7 Domains of Migraines
- What Are the Seven Domains of Health in Women?
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Migraines: It Is More Than a Headache
- Migraines: It's more than a headache!
- Ideopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Personalized Medicine in Women's Health
- Vision Loss Program - Part 1
- Vision Loss Program - Part 2
- Vision Loss Program - Part 3
- Vision Loss Program - Part 4
- Vision Loss Program - Part 5
- Vision Loss Program - Part 6
- Vision Loss Program - Part 7