Jeff Pettey,
MD, MBA
Languages Spoken: English, Russian
Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA, is the Moran Eye Center Vice Chair of Education and an Associate Professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Pettey specializes in complex cataract surgery and complex anterior segment surgery as with post-traumatic eye injuries. He performs all forms of cataract surgery including premium lens technologies. He has an interest in sports vision and is one of the official Utah Jazz Moran Doctors.
Dr. Pettey has an active interest in health policy and since 2012 has participated in capital hill visits to Utah’s congressional delegation in Washington D.C. He holds committee positions for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is the Chief of Ophthalmology at the Salt Lake City VA Hospital.
Dr. Pettey is active in local and international ophthalmology outreach and has lectured internationally on the topics of ophthalmic education and ophthalmology outreach. He has worked in Micronesia, Honduras, Guatemala, Republic of Georgia, Nepal, Trinidad, and Tanzania. He is a founder and medical director of Moran’s surgical outreach arm, Operation Sight.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate 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.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 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
May 17, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 16, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Pettey is the best.
UofU Patient
May 12, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Professional and personable.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I went to see Dr. Jeff Pettey for my biannual checkup for glaucoma. Of utmost importance was determining whether the disease has progressed. I saw the usual battery of assistants before seeing the doctor. Sandra, a new assistant came in first; she gathered my recent health history and typed it as fast as I could say it! Having just had eyelid surgery on [DATE REMOVED], I needed a new eyeglass prescription, and she took care of that in short order. Her most important check was my eye pressure; at 12 and 13, it turned out to be normal. She next accompanied me to the Moran radiology lab where a British lady took digital x-rays of my eyes-it was my first experience with that examination. Then I saw Dr. Pettey. He painstakingly reviewed all the data, both from my eyelid surgery (for which he provided the referral) and from the new information gathered during the office visit. Dr. Pettey was pleased with the extent of the study and its outcomes. He provided me with copies of both my prescription for glasses and my Lumigan eyedrops for glaucoma. Then, taking into account my overall health status, he thought that my progress with his treatments to be reasonably good, but he concluded on a new concept. He said that over the years ahead, I would likely stay free of further glaucoma setbacks by receiving cataract surgery. Surgical treatment improves the flow of ocular fluids and blood circulation in the eyes, which will help me avoid additional flare-ups. This gave me a vision of staying free of blindness over the long term. Dr. Pettey exhibited his usual expertise and positive bedside manner, as he has been my provider for the past eight years, having been recommended by his predecessor Dr. Goldsmith. Dr. Pettey is brilliant yet unassuming and welcoming. He must have high intelligence; he is a master of ophthalmology. His expertise shows when making prompt diagnoses, explanations, and prescriptions. He is well known in the department for how he delegates to his technicians and trainees, and he expedites his services. He was at ease despite all the problems I presented, which enhances a patient's respect and allegiance. I enthusiastically recommend him along with all my other U of U doctors to my friends and associates. In terms of a merit rating if it is required, Dr. Jeff Pettey deserves the most superlative, far more than a mere five stars or A+++.
UofU Patient
April 15, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Pettey is terrific and I would recommend him to others but I would caution them that he runs behind and be front office staff does not stay on top of it and patients need to be prepared to wait a long time
UofU Patient
April 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Flawless.
UofU Patient
April 04, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I love customer/client/patient-focused cultures .
UofU Patient
March 05, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Pettey explained the follow up results of the procedure he performed a month ago very clearly and well.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Pettey, was caring kind. He introduced himself and took time to get to know me. As we proceed through the eye exam he everything that he was doing and took time to answers all questions.
UofU Patient
February 23, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I think he is the best.
UofU Patient
February 22, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Pettey is excellent. This was a follow-up visit. He explained what he was doing during the exam, and gave me very good advice for at-home care of my eyes in general--simply using a hot compress for my eyes. I purchased one and noticed some improvement since using it.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Pettey was excellent in explaining and performing my procedure.
UofU Patient
February 01, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Pettey apologized for being behind and was so kind and took the time I needed to address my concerns. He was complimentary and engaged in the conversation!
UofU Patient
January 25, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Hu and Dr Pettey were both fantastic! I'm sure they deal with hundreds of old guys like me per week yet I genuinely felt I was the most important patient in the world to them. They were friendly, engaging and gave me lots of information about my surgery and further treatment. I felt as though my thoughts and input were highly valued.
UofU Patient
January 24, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
January 22, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
I and my wife are very appreciative of the excellence of eye care we receive at your clinic
UofU Patient
January 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Petty is always easy to talk to and shares easily.
UofU Patient
January 03, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Jeff Petty and Chris Epperson were both excellent.
UofU Patient
December 30, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Great experience
UofU Patient
December 17, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Pettey is the best!
UofU Patient
December 14, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Excellent, and better than usual/better than most at seeing the experience from the patient's point of view.
UofU Patient
December 10, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr petty is above the rest in every way
UofU Patient
December 09, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
PA and doctor were both outstanding. Only one shortcoming; neither explained to me that for the first time in my life I was going to need glasses and I felt as though I had to push to get a clear answer on this
UofU Patient
November 26, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Great
UofU Patient
November 23, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Pettey excels at explaining the eye and eye care. I arrived at the clinic carry significant worry over an elective vitrectomy. That would be performed by Dr. Jacoby. Jeff walked me through the pros/cons of the procedure, described possible adverse outcomes, and assured me that, If he were in my shoes, he would elect the procedure ("without hesitation"). His confidence and clarity lifted the worry burden I arrived with. That meant the world to me.
UofU Patient
November 23, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
A good outline was given of my options for the lens we utilized in my cataract surgery.
UofU Patient
November 19, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
November 08, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I got to talk to Dr. Pettey, two times prior to the day of surgery, about concerns. I made the decision to go forward. We talked mostly about better pain management.
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I am glad to be able to access the UofU's excellent health system.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr.Petty is a wonderful surgeon! Hes caring, cutting edge, humanitarian and has a sense of humor! Bed side manner Is A++! Other surgeons could take lessons from him! He cares!
UofU Patient
October 31, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I still wonder, if we should have done, one eye nearsighted and the other one for distance. I've also, never had that before, in glasses! I still believe, I had excellent care!
UofU Patient
October 23, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I am always treated with respect; my problems are always addressed with concern.Dr. Jeff Pettey & his team are the BEST!!
UofU Patient
October 22, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 21, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Chris was great
UofU Patient
October 21, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Pettey explains every step thoroughly. I feel that he is so knowledgeable and I trust him thoroughly. He is also kind and personable. I look forward to having him take care of my eyesight.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
This is difficult to evaluate. The Resident was terrible the doctor was better, especially when I asked if he would LISTEN and he did. So this is an evaluation of the doctor
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Petty is an exceptional surgeon and doctor!Competence and humanistuc and a sense if humorA++++
UofU Patient
September 18, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Both nurse assistant and Dr Petty were excellent
UofU Patient
September 02, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Jeff Pettey is and was overall AMAZING
UofU Patient
August 22, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
This was a follow up so it was a quick appointment.
UofU Patient
August 14, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Excellent, highly personalized, care. The provider addressed all of my needs efficiently without leaving me feeling rushed.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
August 06, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Exceptional care
UofU Patient
August 01, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Petty is excellent
UofU Patient
July 22, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Petty was wonderful
UofU Patient
July 18, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Provider and doctor consulted together about my cataract and scheduled me to see another doctor 2 months later. They could not explain what they had discovered/were concerned about. They said the next doctor might be able to tell me something...I like to understand my own health and research the possibilities to develop confidence in the choice of plan going forward. So that was a little scary and frustrating. So now I'm waiting with very little understanding. Your reputation is so high that I'm hoping it will work out with good sight in both eyes. I'm not even sure if the problem effects one eye or both. Is it a simple problem or a really serious one. Fortunately my memory is poor and I may forget this part, of the time.
UofU Patient
July 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Pettey is a good communicator and caring professional.
UofU Patient
July 09, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Pettey always explains everything he's about to do and answers my concerns about retinal neuropathy
UofU Patient
July 09, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Petty showed concern for my eyes and foot problems; and contacted my foot doctor. I appreciated that kindness.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Pettey has been very helpful working me through my issues.
Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA, is the Moran Eye Center Vice Chair of Education and an Associate Professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Pettey specializes in complex cataract surgery and complex anterior segment surgery as with post-traumatic eye injuries. He performs all forms of cataract surgery including premium lens technologies. He has an interest in sports vision and is one of the official Utah Jazz Moran Doctors.
Dr. Pettey has an active interest in health policy and since 2012 has participated in capital hill visits to Utah’s congressional delegation in Washington D.C. He holds committee positions for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is the Chief of Ophthalmology at the Salt Lake City VA Hospital.
Dr. Pettey is active in local and international ophthalmology outreach and has lectured internationally on the topics of ophthalmic education and ophthalmology outreach. He has worked in Micronesia, Honduras, Guatemala, Republic of Georgia, Nepal, Trinidad, and Tanzania. He is a founder and medical director of Moran’s surgical outreach arm, Operation Sight.
Academic Locations
John A. Moran Eye Center
801-581-2352
(801) 581-3357
Research Statement
Jeff Pettey is the John Moran Eye Center Vice Chair of Education and an Associate Professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He directs and oversees as the Moran’s Residency Program and Global Ophthalmology Fellowship. Dr. Pettey specializes in complex cataract surgery and anterior segment surgery as with post-traumatic eye injuries. Dr. Pettey is a Provider for University of Utah Athletics, The US Ski and Snowboard Association, and the Utah Jazz.
Dr. Pettey is the Chief of Ophthalmology at the Salt Lake City VA Hospital and has an active interest in health policy. He serves on the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Committee for Resident Education, Young Ophthalmologist International Sub-Committee and The Committee for Global Education and Outreach. He lectures nationally and internationally on cataract surgery, ophthalmic education, and global ophthalmology.
Dr. Pettey is the Co-Medical Director of the Moran Global Outreach Division where his international work focuses on building training capacity through education and academic development. In 2012 he founded Moran’s local surgical outreach program, Operation Sight, which continues to provide to free surgery to local underserved populations. Dr. Pettey received the American Academy of Ophthalmology's 2017 Artemis Award in recognition of his international and local work on behalf of the underserved.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology |
Education History
| Professional Medical | University of Utah Executive M.B.A., 2020 |
| Fellowship | University of Utah Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment, Academic Ophthalmology Fellow, 2012 |
| Residency | University of Utah, Moran Eye Center Ophthalmology Resident, 2011 |
| Internship | University of Utah Internal Medicine Preliminary Year Intern, 2008 |
| Professional Medical | The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2007 |
| Undergraduate | University of Utah Russian B.A., 2003 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Peralta E, Murri M, Wallace RT, Pettey JH (2021). Outcomes of Outreach Surgery in the Navajo Nation, A Retrospective Study. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 62(8), 1732-1732.
- Nair AG, Ahiwalay C, Bacchav AE, Sheth T, Lansingh VC, Vedula SS, Bhatt V, Reddy JC, Vadavalli PK, Praveen S, Wairagade NA, Pettey JH (2021). Effectiveness of Simulation-based Training for Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Among Novice Surgeons: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Sci Rep, 11(1), 1-9.
- Cabrera MT, Christopher KL, Collins ME, Ing E, Sun G, Pettey JH, Simon SS, Sridhar J, Soohoo JR, Simpson RG, Ding L, Pineles SL (2021). Utilizing a Professionalism Mentor to Address Sexual Harassment in Academic Ophthalmology. 13(01), e11-e18.
- Hicks PM, Haaland B, Feehan M, Crandall AS, Pettey JH, Nuttall E, Self W, Hartnett ME, Bernstein P, Vitale A, Shakoor A, Shulman JP, Sieminski SF, Kim I, Owen LA, Murtaugh MA, Noyes A, DeAngelis MM (2020). Systemic Disease and Ocular Comorbidity Analysis of Geographically Isolated Federally Recognized American Indian Tribes of the Intermountain West. J Clin Med, 9(11).
- Chen X, Zafar S, Srikumaran D, Boland MV, Johnson TV, Green LK, Ramanathan S, Pettey JH, Gedde SJ, Woreta FA (2020). Factors Influencing Postgraduate Career Decisions of Ophthalmology Residents. 12(02), e124-e133.
- Gregerson C, Annis T, Murri M, Shumway C, Pettey JH, Shah A (2020). Usability of a Portable Virtual Reality Device for Visual Field Screening in Outreach Settings. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 61(7), 3892-3892.
- Murri M, Shah A, Jacobsen B, McFadden M, Alsamarae A, Alonzo B, Shakoor A, Pettey JH (2020). Prevalence of Glaucoma in an East African Population in Mwanza, Tanzania. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 61(7), 70-70.
- Hicks PM, Haaland B, Feehan M, Crandall AS, Pettey JH, Vitale AT, Hartnett ME, Bernstein PS, Shakoor A, Sieminski SF, Shulman JP, Kim IK, Owen LA, Murtaugh M, Noyes A, DeAngelis MM (2020). Retinal and Systemic Disease of Native Americans in the Intermountain West. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 61(7), 3340-3340.
- 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. 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.
- Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Impact of torsional micropulse on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(5), 560-564.
- Gong D, Winn BJ, Beal CJ, Blomquist PH, Chen RW, Culican SM, Dagi Glass LR, Domeracki GF, Goshe JM, Jones JK, Khouri AS, Legault GL, Martin TJ, Mitchell KT, Naseri A, Oetting TA, Olson JH, Pettey JH, Reinoso MA, Reynolds AL, Siatkowski RM, SooHoo JR, Sun G, Syed MF, Tao JP, Taravati P, WuDunn D, Al-Aswad LA (2019). Gender Differences in Case Volume Among Ophthalmology Residents. JAMA Ophthalmol, 137(9), 1015-1020.
- Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2018). Determining optimal ultrasound percent on time with long-pulse torsional phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(3), 395-398.
- 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.
- Yuan J, Mansouri B, Pettey JH, Farukhi-Ahmed S, Khizer-Khaderi S (05/17/2018). The Visual Effects Associated with Head-Mounted Displays. Int J Ophthalmol Clin Res, 5(2), 1-38.
- Bird BA, Thomson RS, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of increasing flow when grooving during phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(5), 623-626.
- Boulter T, Christensen MD, Jensen JD, Robinson M, Zaugg B, Stagg BC, Pettey JH, Bernhisel A, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2017). Optimization and comparison of a 0.7 mm tip with the 0.9 mm tip on an active-fluidics phacoemulsification platform. J Cataract Refract Surg, 43(12), 1591-1595.
- Shi DS, Jensen JD, Kramer GD, Zaugg B, Stagg BC, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2016). Comparison of Vacuum and Aspiration on Phacoemulsification Efficiency and Chatter Using a Monitored Forced Infusion System. Am J Ophthalmol, 169, 162-167.
Book Chapter
- Hariharan L, Starr E, Garcia R, Penniecook J, Pettey JH, Hanson E, Morjaria P, Noah J, Haddad D, Mezu-Ndubuisi OJ, Winthrop KL, Ventura CV, Lansingh VC (2021). Visual Disorders. In Boulton ML, Wallace RB (Eds.), Maxcy-Rosenau-Last Public Health and Preventive Medicine (16th, pp. 698-714). McGraw-Hill Education/Medical.
Global Impact
Service
| 07/01/2016 | Member | International Outreach and Education Committee | Global |
| 02/22/2016 | Volunteer Surgeon | Surgical Training Medical Mission to Tanzania, Dodoma | Tanzania |