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Nick Mamalis, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract and other anterior ocular surgeries at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Dr. Mamalis also practices at the Moran’s Midvalley Eye Center in Murray, and Redwood Health Center in West Valley.


As Director of the Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory, Dr. Mamalis evaluates all specimens submitted to the laboratory. He is a member of the American Association of Ophthalmic Pathologists. He is also Co-Director of the Intermountain Ocular Research Center and performs research in the area of intra-ocular lenses and postoperative inflammation. Dr. Mamalis lectures all over the world and was selected by Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today as one of the 50 international opinion leaders.

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

801-581-2352

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Midvalley Health Center

801-585-3937

243 East 6100 South
Murray, UT  84107
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Redwood Health Center
Ophthalmology

801-213-9940

1525 West 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT  84119
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Specialties

  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Geriatric Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmic Pathology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Clear Lens Extraction
  • Cataract Surgery

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Professor
Board Certification American Board of Ophthalmology

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.

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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

4.5/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.8/ 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 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis is the best!

UofU Patient March 20, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Mamalis inspires confidence. He explains what he sees,,what that may mean, and always updates me on retina status and cataract severity.

UofU Patient March 13, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis has me seeing great!!

UofU Patient March 12, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent as always

UofU Patient March 12, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

My experience was excellent

UofU Patient March 11, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!!

UofU Patient March 11, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I recommend Moran every chance I get.

UofU Patient March 08, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis is a wonderful physician.

UofU Patient March 05, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis did a good job, but I would not recommend the clinic to others given my experience with the glasses exam.

UofU Patient March 03, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

This office is the best

UofU Patient February 27, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

My Doctor is the best!

UofU Patient February 23, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor Mamalis has the best "bedside manor" if you will, of any surgery eye doctor I have ever had. I hope he keeps going for many more years. He is a true campion !

UofU Patient February 23, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis has been my doctor for years. I have complete trust in him and his team. Thank you.

UofU Patient February 22, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis is a super-hero

UofU Patient February 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis is a caring and wonderful doctor. He explains everything he is doing and the results of the exam. I highly recommend him.

UofU Patient February 11, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient February 09, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis is my go-to. He is a solid 10! I have also had great care from Dr. Mifflin a few years back.

UofU Patient February 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient February 04, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis is the best!

UofU Patient January 26, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

No problems or worries. Just in for my yearly eye exam.

UofU Patient January 19, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis is wonderful

UofU Patient January 19, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Explained everything very well

UofU Patient January 16, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

All good.

UofU Patient January 16, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Willing to address any question Dr. Encouraged any question/concern i had

UofU Patient January 16, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Mammalia was very kind and clear with his explanation and giving us options for future appointments if needed. He listened very well to my son.

UofU Patient January 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Always a great experience with Dr Mamals's and his team.

UofU Patient January 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis is a very caring doctor. He took as much time as I needed. I can't say enough good about him. I highly recommend him.

UofU Patient January 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

In fact we already have.

UofU Patient January 12, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I am so pleased with the engaging conversation about my eye health with my provider. My previous experience with Moran Eye Center providers has been disappointing in this regard.

UofU Patient January 07, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience

UofU Patient January 01, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mammalis is awesome.

UofU Patient December 31, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very good

UofU Patient December 28, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient December 27, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

UofU Patient December 26, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Mamalos and his team are amazing

UofU Patient December 22, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was very nice. I never felt rushed and he was very helpful in explaining what he thought was going on with my vision.

UofU Patient December 21, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis listened to my vision concerns and after my exam explained the problem. He proposed treatment options along with risks and benefits. He answered my questions and involved me in my treatment plan.

UofU Patient December 19, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Mamallis is simply the best!

UofU Patient December 14, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

Seemed in a hurry and just wanted to get me done and out of there.

UofU Patient December 09, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Great doctor. Very reassuring. Personable.

UofU Patient December 07, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient December 07, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

De Mamalis is the best ophthalmologist I have ever seen. Others try to push certain procedures sooner than necessary. He answers honestly and gives options.

UofU Patient December 06, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Always excellent care , explaining everything he is doing in a manner that you can understand. Always friendly makes you feel like you are important The Best Doctor Ever on top of everything. Thank you

UofU Patient December 05, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I have already referred family members and friends to Dr. Mammalis for services.

UofU Patient November 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mamalis is the best! He can't ever retire! ;)

UofU Patient November 22, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient November 21, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good reason appts are hard to get

UofU Patient November 20, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Both Mike, the technician, and Dr. Mamalis were first-rate

UofU Patient November 16, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mammalis is excellent. I feel confident of his medical skills and in his care!

UofU Patient November 08, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Great

Nick Mamalis, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract and other anterior ocular surgeries at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Dr. Mamalis also practices at the Moran’s Midvalley Eye Center in Murray, and Redwood Health Center in West Valley.


As Director of the Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory, Dr. Mamalis evaluates all specimens submitted to the laboratory. He is a member of the American Association of Ophthalmic Pathologists. He is also Co-Director of the Intermountain Ocular Research Center and performs research in the area of intra-ocular lenses and postoperative inflammation. Dr. Mamalis lectures all over the world and was selected by Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today as one of the 50 international opinion leaders.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Professor
Board Certification American Board of Ophthalmology

Research Interests

  • Ocular Pathology
  • Pathology and complications of intraocular lenses
  • Surface modified intraocular lenses
  • Intraocular melanomas
  • Analysis of ocular fluids used in surgery
  • Ocular inflammation following cataract surgery
  • Malignant lesions of the eyelids
  • Anoxidants and age-related macular degeneration
  • Dry Eyes: Hormonal influences, management
  • Posterior capsule opacification
  • Endophthalmitis and Antibiotic Treatment
  • Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS)

Education History

Residency Loyola University Stritch SoM
Ophthalmology
Resident, 1987
Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine
Ophthalmic Pathology
Fellow, 1984
Internship Loyola University Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Intern, 1983
Professional Medical University of Utah Hospital School of Medicine
Medicine
M.D., 1982
Undergraduate Harvard University
Biochemistry
A.B., 1978

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Park SSE, Wilkinson S, Mamalis N (2021). Dealing with floppy iris syndrome. Curr Opin Ophthalmol.
  2. Wijnants D, Delbeke H, Van Calster J, Beerlandt N, Nijs I, Werner L, Mamalis N, Saelens I (2021). Late-onset Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome after possible aluminum and silicon contaminated intraocular lens implantation. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48, 443-448.
  3. Ungricht EL, Culp C, Qu P, Harris JT, Brintz BJ, Mamalis N, Olson RJ, Werner L (2021). The effect of phacoemulsification fluid flow on the corneal endothelium: An experimental study in rabbit eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48(4), 481-486.
  4. Culp C, Qu P, Jones J, Fram N, Ogawa G, Masket S, Mamalis N, Werner L (2021). Clinical and histopathological findings in the Dead Bag Syndrome. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48, 177-184.
  5. Ungricht EL, Culp C, Qu P, Jensen N, Harris JT, Brintz BJ, Mamalis N, Olson RJ, Werner L (2021). The effect of longitudinal and torsional ultrasound on corneal endothelium cells: An experimental study in rabbit eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48(3), 349-354.
  6. Zdral J, Werner L, Mamalis N, Bontu S, Kennedy S, Henderson BA (2020). Rotational stability of toric intraocular lenses with a newly modified capsular tension ring. J Cataract Refract Surg, 47(4), 516-521.
  7. Kennedy S, Werner L, Bontu S, Jiang B, Kamae K, Ellis N, Brady DG, Mamalis N (2020). Explantation/exchange of the components of a new fluid-filled, modular, accommodating IOL. J Cataract Refract Surg, 47(2), 238-244.
  8. Bontu S, Werner L, Kennedy S, Kamae K, Jiang B, Ellis N, Brady DG, Mamalis N (2020). Long-term uveal and capsular biocompatibility of a new fluid-filled, modular accommodating intraocular lens. J Cataract Refract Surg, 47(1), 111-117.
  9. Ronquillo CC, Vegunta S, Ellis N, Mamalis N, Patel BCK (2020). Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Eyelid Can Locally Recur and Mimic Basal Cell Carcinoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 36(5), e112-e116.
  10. Sorenson AL, Holland S, Tran K, Evans DJ, Lin MC, Mamalis N, Chang DF (2020). Diffuse lamellar keratitis associated with tabletop autoclave biofilms: case series and review. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(3), 340-349.
  11. Balendiran V, Werner L, Ellis N, Shumway C, Jiang B, Kamae K, Mamalis N (2020). Uveal and capsular biocompatibility of a new hydrophobic acrylic microincision intraocular lens. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(3), 459-464.
  12. Ellis N, Werner L, Balendiran V, Shumway C, Jiang B, Mamalis N (2020). Posterior capsule opacification prevention by an intraocular lens incorporating a micropatterned membrane o the posterior surface. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(1), 102-107.
  13. Balendiran V, MacLean K, Mamalis N, Tetz M, Werner L (2019). Localized calcification of hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lenses after posterior segment procedures. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(12), 1801-1807.
  14. Filipe HP, Bozukova D, Pimenta A, Vieira AP, Oliveira AS, Galante R, Topete A, Masson M, Alves P, Coimbra P, Gil MH, Guiomar AJ, Mata J, Colao R, Saramago B, Werner L, Mamalis N, Serro AP (2019). Moxifloxacin-loaded acrylic intraocular lenses: In vitro and in vivo performance. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(12), 1808-1817.
  15. Bernhisel AA, Zaugg BE, Mamalis N, Dutton JJ, Patel BCK (2019). An unusual case of idiopathic calcinosis of the eyelid. Orbit, 38(6), 500-502.

Case Report

  1. Werner L, Wallace JK, Balendiran V, Shumway C, Ellis N, Mamalis NJuly 2019 (July 2019). Surface deposits mimicking calcification on a hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(7), 1036-1039.
  2. Bernhisel AA, Zaugg BE, Mamalis N, Dutton JJ, Patel BC (2019). An unusual case of idiopathic calcinosis of the eyelid, (DOI:10.1080/01676830.2018.1563199). Orbit.

Editorial

  1. Mamalis, N (2019). Management of astigmatism during cataract surgery. J. Cataract Refract Surg, 45(5), 537-538.
  2. Mamalis N (2019). Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery: Back to the future. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(1), 1-2.
  3. Dupps WJ Jr, Kohnen T, Mamalis N, Rosen ES, Srinivasan S, Koch DD, Obstbaum SA (2018). The Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery: 2018 in Review. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(12), 1411-1412.

News Articles

The Latest Cataract Surgery Technology and More: Moran Eye Center Faculty Featured at ASCRS

Moran Eye Center Faculty Present at ASCRS

Nick Mamalis, MD, Receives University of Utah School of Medicine Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award

Moran Physicians, Researchers Named to The Ophthalmologist Power List 2020

Operation Sight Day Restores Vision for 10 Utahns in Need

Moran Eye Center’s Nick Mamalis, MD, is New President of International Society Working to Improve Eye Surgery

Moran Physician-Scientist Helps to Make Eye Surgery Safer Than Ever

Technology and Innovation Showcased at Moran Eye Center’s Translational Research Day

At the Intermountain Ocular Research Center, New Tech for a New Era of Care

Survey by Moran’s Nick Mamalis, MD, Parses Intraocular Lens Problems

American Academy of Ophthalmology to Give Moran Physicians Top Honors

Making Their Mark: Moran Docs Recognized By ARVO, ASCRS

Moran Eye Center Physicians Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards

Go-To Experts in IOL Research for the World

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