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
October 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I recommend Jeff Pettey to *anyone* seeking eye care. I even persuaded my wife to abandon IHC for Moran to see Dr. Pettey.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I think Dr. Petty a caring, attentive professional
UofU Patient
October 02, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Pettey is excellent. Highly recommended.
UofU Patient
September 29, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Petty answered my questions and was very helpful in giving me options and directions for my care
UofU Patient
September 25, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Pettey has shown deep knowledge of my condition and has provided excellent care
UofU Patient
September 23, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Excellent customer service and care for my well being!
UofU Patient
September 13, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
There was no interaction with the DR. I was ay Moran one and a half hours and spent 5minutes with Dr. Petty . Yes, I a, old but my interaction with him made me feel very old. He was very vague in his responses to me. I have been a patient at Moran for many many years , I took my mother to her appointments there. The energy and compassion of Alan Crandall is certainly missing. We all get old, his empathy and compassion was missing. Let not certain if I should get a new prescription or not. I would like to see someone else.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Eyes closed, will recommend.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Walker listened and explained everything very well.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
I went to the Moran Clinic because of their reputation and because I wanted to see an actual doctor about my sight concerns. My exam given by the very cold technician (not the doctor) was very mechanical and distant. I would talk about my concerns to a someone who wasn't interested at all. I have had much, much better eye exams at the mall. The doctor came in 30 minutes late, spent 10 minutes with me just spouting his opinions, not addressing my issues, and left.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
As always, Dr. Pettey was thoughtful in listening to and responding to my questions and providing his informed perspectives.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I am suffering from an as yet undiagnosed condition. I have been struggling to cope with it. Dr. Petty agreed with me when I said I didn't feel able to take on anything else in my life at this time.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Petty is an excellent, professional physician.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Petty & his staff are wonderful, he's much in demand as a result. So I understand the long lead time for appointment.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Again, my experience was excellent.
UofU Patient
July 30, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
OUTSTANDING and EXTRAORDINARY by even the very high levels of care that I receive at the U.
UofU Patient
July 19, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Petty was terrific. It was a good experience.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Just a check up. We really like Dr. Pettey.
UofU Patient
July 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Jeff Pettey is amazing.
UofU Patient
July 11, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
July 10, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Petty is excellent.
UofU Patient
July 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Love Dr. Petted. He's very kind and caring and took time to answer my questions.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER
The only problem was the exam was rushed. My eyes had been dilated but did not get the dark shades upon departing.. Wasnt until I got outside that I noticed how bright the light was. I didn't go back in as I just wanted to get home
UofU Patient
June 11, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Jeff Petty was amazing!!!!
UofU Patient
June 03, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Also very nice and knowledgeable.
UofU Patient
June 03, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Assistant Shawn was very informative and helpful. Dr. Jeff Pettey is an outstanding physician.
UofU Patient
May 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Provided little explanation of test results and did not suggest any solutions for improved vision.
UofU Patient
May 22, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
It was a good experience and they took the time to explain everything to me.
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
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
- Wallace RT, Murri M, McCoy L, Peralta E, Pettey JH, Chaya CJ (2022). Patterns of Blindness in the Navajo Nation: A 9-Year Study. Vision (Basel), 6(3).
- Burton E, Jebaraj A, Eddington D, Brintz BJ, Simpson RG, Pettey JH (2022). Gender Representation Among Presenters in Ophthalmology Subspecialties in 2019: A Retrospective Review. Am J Ophthalmol, 242, 18-25.
- 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 |