Brian E. Zaugg,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Brian Zaugg, MD, specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of corneal and anterior segment eye diseases, including expertise in all types of cornea transplantation, routine and complex cataract surgery including multifocal lenses and laser assisted surgery, anterior segment reconstruction, pterygium removal, and refractive surgery including LASIK, PRK, implantable contact lenses, and clear lens extraction.
His practice is located at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and the Moran Eye Center, Farmington Health Center, Farmington. He also serves veterans at the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Zaugg is a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake.
His research interests focus on improving efficiency and safety in cataract surgery as well as refractive surgery outcomes.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology National Board of Medical Examiners |
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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 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
July 30, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Zaugg is awesome!
UofU Patient
July 29, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Zaugg is Awesome
UofU Patient
July 24, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
July 20, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Zaugg answered all my questions and explained options available to me. Spent the time I needed with him - didn't appear rushed to get to another patient.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Loved the service
UofU Patient
July 18, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Everything went very well.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Doctor so good
UofU Patient
July 12, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I had persistent burning sensation in my eyes both times after cataract surgery. It was exacerbated by Prednisolone, a steroid covered by Medicare. Dr. Zaugg informed me that he did not prescribe an alternative steroid, which might not have caused burning associated with preservatives, because Medicare would not cover it because the cost exceed that of Prednisolone by over $200. He said that the system is broken. I agree with that.
UofU Patient
July 10, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
July 10, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Zaugg is the best!
UofU Patient
July 08, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Zaugg was thorough, professional and patient with my situation. Gave me good advice and I never felt rushed. I am more than pleased with him and all my experience with the Moran Eye Center In Farmington. My husband and I will continue to return for our eye care.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
The provider was kind and quick. However, he was very rushed and didn't seem to be very invested in me or my issue. He got me in and out but I left feeling underwhelmed.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I was just there for Dr. Zaugg to have a month on look at the eye he operated on. So much of the above is irrelevant.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Zaugg is absolutely fantastic. He explained I needed cataract surgery in both eyes and answered all my questions. Dr. Zaugg is brilliant but very down to earth and truly cares about his patients.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Zaugg is an excellent clinician.
UofU Patient
June 09, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Basically my eyes are not healing with the expected speed, but as to why, there was no information given.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Zaugg spent less than 2 minutes with me and was in too much of a rush to even consider answering my questions. None were addressed.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
June 06, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
My appointment was a follow up from surgery. I didn't have a problem or a condition to discuss.
UofU Patient
June 05, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I walked out with the same issues with blurred vision and not being able to read clocks 5 feet away. I feel my concerns were dismissed.
UofU Patient
May 30, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Both the Doctor and the NP? were great. Gave me information on my eyes and diabetes I hadn't been told by previous eye doctors.
UofU Patient
May 30, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I have really liked Dr. Brian Zaugg since my first visit. I have recommended at least 10 people to him and I know 5 who actually is a patient. The other 5 I am unaware of their choices or status as a patient. I guess that tells you something about how much I like Dr. Zaugg and the Moran Eye Center.
UofU Patient
May 28, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Great experiece
UofU Patient
May 28, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
excellent
UofU Patient
May 27, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
May 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Zaugg is excellent!
UofU Patient
May 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Precise, fully explained, thoughtful, thorough, pleasant
UofU Patient
May 21, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I already recommended Dr Zaugg. I am so pleased.
UofU Patient
May 16, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
excellent
UofU Patient
May 16, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
May 11, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Zaugg is a knowledgeable caring and skilled physician. Rescued me from near functional blindness.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
It was really just an eye exam. I really didn't have any concerns. I wanted to update my prescription and note any problems that they might detect during that exam.
UofU Patient
May 09, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
excellent
UofU Patient
May 08, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I know how busy the clinics are now that many of us have been vaccinated and can come for appointments safely. I did not feel rushed, despite this fact.
UofU Patient
May 05, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 05, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
understanding and patient explained the importance of taking care of my eyes
UofU Patient
May 04, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 02, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Brian Zogg was very kind, helpful, knowledgeable and smart.He was very good
UofU Patient
May 01, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
very good experience, a GREAT CLINIC
UofU Patient
April 28, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Doctor Zaugg took extra time to do a procedure I chose during his lunch time. Wow!
UofU Patient
April 25, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Great doc took time to answer difficult questions
UofU Patient
April 25, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Very Good
UofU Patient
April 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Zaugg & his PA were excellent. professional and listened to my concerns and thoroughly answered my questions and addressed my issues
UofU Patient
April 23, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Come on guys. A+ professional care. I can see NOW.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
even discussed something I forgot to ask about at length.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
discussed possible cataracts. he suggested that possibly in a couple of years. Did not push to do it now. I had concerns that I might need it now
UofU Patient
April 19, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I am very pleased with the care I received from Dr Zaug and the Moran Eye Center.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
April 18, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
April 16, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
excellent
Brian Zaugg, MD, specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of corneal and anterior segment eye diseases, including expertise in all types of cornea transplantation, routine and complex cataract surgery including multifocal lenses and laser assisted surgery, anterior segment reconstruction, pterygium removal, and refractive surgery including LASIK, PRK, implantable contact lenses, and clear lens extraction.
His practice is located at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and the Moran Eye Center, Farmington Health Center, Farmington. He also serves veterans at the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Zaugg is a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake.
His research interests focus on improving efficiency and safety in cataract surgery as well as refractive surgery outcomes.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology National Board of Medical Examiners |
Education History
| Fellowship | John A. Moran Eye Center Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellow, 2016 |
| Residency | John A. Moran Eye Center Ophthalmology Resident, 2015 |
| Internship/Residency | University of Utah Ophthalmology Intern/Resident, 2012 |
| Professional Medical | University of Utah Medicine M.D., 2011 |
| Undergraduate | University of Utah Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry B.S., 2007 |
| Undergraduate | Utah State University , 2002 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Farooq AV, Degli Esposti S, Popat R, Thulasi P, Lonial S, Nooka AK, Jakubowiak A, Sborov D, Zaugg BE, Badros AZ, Jeng BH, Callander NS, Opalinska J, Baron J, Piontek T, Byrne J, Gupta I, Colby K (2020). Corneal Epithelial Findings in Patients with Multiple Myeloma Treated with Antibody-Drug Conjugate Belantamab Mafodotin in the Pivotal, Randomized, DREAMM-2 Study. Ophthalmol Ther, 9(4), 889-911.
- Zaugg B (2020). September consultation #4. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(10), 1446.
- Bohner A, Peterson JS, Wright AJ, Mamalis C, Bernhisel A, Zaugg B, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2020). Effects on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter at variable longitudinal ultrasound settings when combined with constant torsional energy. (Epub ahead of print) J Cataract Refract Surg.
- Bernhisel AA, Cahoon JM, Sella R, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Stagg BC, Afshari NA, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Optimum on-time and off-time combinations for micropulse phacoemulsification in venturi vacuum mode. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(12), 1797-1800.
- 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.
- Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey J (2019). Impact of torsional micropulse on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(5), 560-564.
- Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey J (2018). Determining optimal ultrasound percent on time with long-pulse torsional phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(3), 395-398.
- Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bird BA, Thomson RS, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Optimization of the Oertli CataRhex 3® phacoemulsification machine. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 633-639.
- Thomson RS, Bird BA, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). The effect of increasing power when grooving using phacoemulsification. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 611-615.
- Ha L, Wright A, Wright DD, Bernhisel A, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Zaugg B, Olson RJ (2019). High vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter for Centurion. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(1), 136-138.
- Boulter T, Bernhisel A, Mamalis C, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Phacoemulsification in review: Optimization of cataract removal in an in vitro setting. Surv Ophthalmol, 64(6), 868-875.
- Kabbara S, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of high vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter using a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(11), 1378-1383.
- Bohner AD, Wright AJ, Ta BT, Bernhisel AA, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Optimum on-time duty cycle for a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(9), 1140-1143.