Locations
| Schedule An Appointment | Clinical Office Address |
|---|---|
| (801) 581-2352 | John A. Moran Eye Center 65 N Mario Capecchi Salt Lake City, UT 84132 Map |
| (801) 585-7590 | Moran Vision Center at Old Mill 6360 South 3000 East Salt Lake City, UT 84121 |
| (801) 213-9940 | Redwood Health Center 1525 West 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Map |
| (801) 213-9240 | Westridge Health Center 3730 West 4700 South West Valley City, UT 84118 Map |
Bio
Dr. McKay specializes in full scope optometric care, including adult and pediatric care, contact lenses and job or hobby-related visual needs. He received his B.S. degree at the University of Utah and graduated with his O.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. In his spare time, Dr. McKay enjoys classical music, photography and computer applications. He speaks Spanish and caters to the needs of our Spanish-speaking population (Se habla Espanol).
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Adjunct Instructor UUHC Community Physician Group - UUHC Employed Physician |
Patient Ratings
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician 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.
UofU Patient March 31, 2014
Dr. McKay is the best eye doctor. Does a great job and is very friendly and caring towards his patients. I will never go to another eye doctor.
UofU Patient March 28, 2014Very informative, friendly, and thorough.
UofU Patient March 17, 2014I hope Dr. McKay practices for many more years to come! He is an amazing physician and I've so appreciated seeing him.
UofU Patient March 13, 2014I love Dr. McKay!
UofU Patient March 04, 2014my eye checkup was timely and the result was good and accurate.
UofU Patient February 26, 2014Dr. McKay was very personable and friendly
UofU Patient February 26, 2014If I had not have had a good experience with the doctor, I would not have returned due to the encounter with the person sitting in the front area.
UofU Patient February 24, 2014awesome doctor
UofU Patient February 23, 2014I am confident that Dr. McKay is competent and well educated-a Physicians skills and outcomes are more important to me than "My experience" A physicians pay/reimbursement should not ne heavily weighted on these surveys-outcomes and a current standard of care are more important than patient perception.
UofU Patient February 22, 2014Both the assistant and the doctor were very concerned about the headaches I had been having. They asked very detailed questions and were very thorough in my examination. They suggested changing my brand of contacts and gave me a new pair to try. So far it has helped significantly.
UofU Patient February 21, 2014Dr. McKay is a WONDERFUL doctor!! He is helpful, kind, and overall an extreme professional. I am so glad that I was able to begin receiving care from him originally at the Redwood Clinic. Really wonderful person and doctor.
UofU Patient February 17, 2014I really liked that Dr. McKay was the one that brought me back from the waiting room to the exam area. He was very courteous, affable, thorough and knowledgeable.
UofU Patient February 16, 2014Doctor McKay is great. I feel very comfortable being treated by him, and would not want any other eye doctor.
UofU Patient February 07, 2014Dr. McKay is always very thorough and provides excellent exams. I have recommended him to others.
UofU Patient February 06, 2014Dr. McKay was wonderful. He took his time examining my eyes and was very thorough. I will be recommending him to my friends.
UofU Patient February 03, 2014Dr. McKay was excellent in every category!
UofU Patient February 03, 2014good experience
UofU Patient January 31, 2014Dr. MacKay was awesome and I felt like all the questions I had pertaining to my eyes were answered.
UofU Patient January 25, 2014Dr McKay called me personally the next day to make sure I got my contacts order. Seriously he called me to make sure all was well. Excellent care. A very invested doctor who really cares about his patients.
UofU Patient January 24, 2014Staff and providers were all wonderful to work with.
UofU Patient January 07, 2014I would of liked a little more explanation about my vision change but otherwise was done well.
UofU Patient January 04, 2014I was extremely impressed at how well Dr. McKay used Epic. Entering information into the computer versus on paper was as fast as when he use to use paper. I think even faster. I was also impressed by the way he entered information into the computer, but while doing so was angled in such a way that I did not feel excluded from the process. The computer did not get in the way of our doctor - patient relationship!
UofU Patient January 04, 2014I will continue to see Dr. McKay, he's wonderful and I recommend him to anyone looking for a new provider.
UofU Patient December 27, 2013Had to come back for a retest due to wrong prescription.
UofU Patient December 13, 2013I will never ask for doctor Mckay again, and I have heard complains about him from other persons
UofU Patient December 09, 2013This was a routine eye exam however the Doctor said nothing to me about my vision. We talked about where I was from and small talk. The Doctor said nothing to me about what the eye exam revealed. I sat longer than 20 minutes when he "dilated" my eyes finally a PA came in and finished the exam. I suppose the Doctor would have said something to me if something were wrong? He was very personable BUT he didn't go over anything with me about my eye sight. I got the impression he was very busy. I was given a printed prescription to take to the eye glass shop and that was it.
UofU Patient November 28, 2013I would not go to him if I did not have confidence in his professional abilities.
UofU Patient November 26, 2013I appreciated Dr. McKay's easy, friendly manner.
UofU Patient November 22, 2013The care provider is professional, accurate and very dedicated.
UofU Patient November 05, 2013This was one of the best eye appointments I've had. Friendly, competent, and thorough.
UofU Patient November 01, 2013I have recommended Dr. Mark McKay to friends, who have also gone to see him. He is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and kind.
UofU Patient October 28, 2013Truly outstanding care, but certainly the highlight is that my doctor was not at all in a rush, or if he was, he didn't let me know it. He took a lot of time with me, to answer every question and make sure I understood his answer. I loved that the eye test wasn't rushed so we could be sure I knew what I was indicating.
UofU Patient October 21, 2013Terrible bedside manner. As an employee of the University Hospital myself, I am embarrassed of the care and treatment that I received from the Redwood Moran clinic and Dr. McKay himself. I will be going out of network for any future eye care.
UofU Patient October 11, 2013Dr. McKay has always expressed his concerns & explained the reasons for having them, so we can work together to find a resolution we both agree on
UofU Patient October 09, 2013Dr. McKay was not rushed, provided excellent explanations about options and listened to what I had to say.
UofU Patient September 20, 2013with the exception of the wait time, my experience was very good!
UofU Patient September 11, 2013Positive experience
UofU Patient September 09, 2013The Dr. always explains things in a very understandable way & makes sure that I understand them.
UofU Patient September 03, 2013Dr McKay was great. I didn't bring a copy of my lenses but he suggested I use Oasis and I love them. Very comfortable - thank you.
UofU Patient August 27, 2013I really trust Dr. McKay! He doesn't try to convince me to do unnecessary treatments and he is thorough in his examinations! I have been his patient for many years now and wouldn't see anyone else for my eyes - previous providers tried to convince me to get lasik and I felt were more interested in revenues than in me. I don't feel that way about Dr. McKay - he cares about me as a person in addition to as a patient.
UofU Patient August 27, 2013Excellent experience. Thank you! My only suggestion would be to give more of an explanation about what was being done and what all the diopter measurements mean
UofU Patient August 19, 2013Appreciated the doctor seeing me for a re-check on my glasses Rx. An adjustment was made. I was in and out in about 15 minutes!
UofU Patient August 13, 2013I did not see Dr. McKay for very long. Most service was provided by technician, who consulted with the doctor during her examination of my eyes. But I have seen Dr. McKay several times and have high confidence in him.
UofU Patient August 13, 2013Dr. McKay is excellent.
UofU Patient August 06, 2013Dr. McKay is very pleasant to talk to.
UofU Patient August 05, 2013I kind of wish he would have 'double checked' that my glasses Rx was correct based on what the technician did. I feel like the 'technician' did most of the work, whereas my doctor has typically done most of the appointment in the past.
UofU Patient August 05, 2013I was cared for by both a doctor and a resident. Both were terrific!
UofU Patient August 02, 2013I would highly recommend this doctor if the wait time wasn't so long.
UofU Patient August 02, 2013Dr. McKay is always very warm, friendly and personable. He is very professional and I always feel confident that I am receiving a thorough exam. I have recommended him to new staff and faculty.
UofU Patient July 25, 2013the doctor was very friendly and personable.
UofU Patient July 23, 2013This trip corrected my vision problems, and I cannot express how appreciative I am of getting it right. I absolutely could not understand why we could not get it right, but it is finally what I need. Thanks, thanks for the help. I trust Moran and Dr. McKay and would not change doctors - this is why I was so persistent in returning to get it right.
UofU Patient July 18, 2013I was very happy with Dr. Mckay. I will certainly use him in the future and refer friends and family to him. Very polite, professional, knowledgeable and kind. I had a wonderful experience with my eye appointment today.
UofU Patient July 18, 2013good
UofU Patient July 08, 2013Felt like the initial interaction was fine and that the appointment was running smoothly but once he dilated my eyes it took forever for him to come back to finish the appointment. Overall the wait time was extremely long and I felt the appointment went way over the allotted time.
UofU Patient July 01, 2013Excellent!
UofU Patient July 01, 2013No meds, no "condition" I was concerned about. Just needed another yearly checkup before my insurance changed. I have recommended Dr. McKay to several colleagues.
UofU Patient June 27, 2013Top notch, especially coaxing my scared child to have her eyes checked too.
UofU Patient June 24, 2013Again, I think I went on a busy day at a busy time of day, so the doctor seemed to be balancing multiple patients. I spent a lot of time waiting, which was fine because I still received excellent care.
UofU Patient June 24, 2013Dr. McKay is always very informative and enjoyable to see.
UofU Patient June 19, 2013Dr McKay rocks. I was seeing Dr Olafson and his students always seemed to be the priority during the visit and he listened to them more than me. When making this appointment I asked for a new provider - the difference in the direct interaction with me is what I needed to continue to use the Moran Eye Center. I think many providers (especially ones outside of the Moran) could take a lesson from him and how he treats patients - simple things go a long way.
UofU Patient June 19, 2013"Dr McKay is awesome and he is kind of funny, too," is the quote from my 14 year old daughter - which I think captures more than I could write about him. He was good when my daughter was nervous about having her eyes dilated and didn't make her feel silly (or discount her fear) for being so nervous. He had relevant things to talk to her about and I liked that he made her feel like the patient and didn't direct all of his conversations to me.
UofU Patient June 18, 2013Excellent experience.
UofU Patient June 17, 2013medications were N/A Dr. McKay was great. Took his time with me. Listened. Answered all my questions.
UofU Patient June 07, 2013Doctor and I both forgot to get my PD measurement. Aside from that one small thing, it was a great visit.
UofU Patient June 06, 2013The doctor prescribed eye drops but did not explain why I have the irritation nor what may have caused it and if there was some other care that I needed to do in order to alleviate the irritation.
UofU Patient June 04, 2013Very thorough, much personal attention, not rushed!
UofU Patient May 20, 2013Dr. McKay always makes you feel like you are the most important patient. He shows you to the room and starts the exam right away. No rooming you then waiting forever for the doctor to arrive. He is very friendly, and talks to you like an equal.
UofU Patient May 17, 2013Wish I had been talked through what he was doing more, to understand what was going on the purpose behind it. Have already referred a friend.
UofU Patient May 13, 2013Excellent care, very helpful, friendly and happy to discuss and explain all the procedures
UofU Patient May 03, 2013Last month I had gone to Dr. McKay because I could not read out of my right eye which is monovision for up close.....It wasn't any better so he tweaked it again. I think his resident did the one last month and I just don't think the prescription was correct. I'm hoping this helps. I also hope that there isn't something wrong with my eye..hopefully the new prescription will work...I've had monovision for years, but maybe at 75 not a good idea, I just don't know.
UofU Patient April 22, 2013I so wish I could buy or use the drops that reverse the pupil dilation as the dilated pupils lasted until I went to bed that night; the dilated pupils trigger my migraines.
UofU Patient April 19, 2013Dr. McKay was OUTSTANDING!! I like him a lot and would gladly recommend him to my wife and/or other prospective patients. He is very qualified. Has a great "bedside manner" (or whatever that equivalent is for ophthalmologists....). Very friendly. Interested in ME.
UofU Patient April 12, 2013Dr. McKay has been a great doctor for the past 13 years.
UofU Patient April 10, 2013My eye exam was fairly straight forward. I had no specific concerns about my vision and any questions I had were satisfactorily answered.
UofU Patient April 08, 2013I love the ease at which DrMckay has always put me at ease and I love his social banter.
UofU Patient March 25, 2013Dr McKay does an excellent job of explaining procedures and the next steps of treatment.
UofU Patient March 18, 2013Dr. McKay is always concerned, asks questions and gives professional answers and advice.
UofU Patient March 12, 2013The doctor & intern were very helpful & informative.
UofU Patient March 11, 2013I felt very confident in the level of care I received. I felt the provider listened to me and addressed my concerns and was genuinely focused and concerned about me. Very, very quality care!
UofU Patient March 11, 2013My issue want the care provider, rather the overall wait time I had for the initial appt and the waiting after my eyes were dilated. I waited aprrox 1 1/2 hours in the total appt.
UofU Patient March 01, 2013Dr. McKay was extremely delightful!
UofU Patient March 01, 2013The Intern spent more time with me and my husband than the actual doctor. There can be a better balance here.
UofU Patient February 26, 2013felt like contacts were being pushed on me when I can't seem to use them
UofU Patient February 18, 2013I like to know and learn what is going on during an appointment. The doctor was very nice but not forthcoming about what he was doing or why. I got the impression that had I not talked he might have nearly made simple conversation, done his job, and left.
UofU Patient February 11, 2013Dr. McCay is professional, and took the time to listen to my questions, and discuss options with me. Excellent chairside care. Thank You.
UofU Patient February 04, 2013Doctor was very personable and kept the process plesant
UofU Patient January 22, 2013I mentioned I was using eye drops for dryness but I didn't really like what I was using. Dr McKay didn't give me any other choices or talk about something else that might work better.
UofU Patient January 14, 2013It was hard for me to find out, what my eye condition was after the examination. I had to specifically ask.
UofU Patient January 09, 2013Even though I understand medical jargon, Dr. McKay didn't use any, yet didn't condescend me as someone who doesn't have an M.D. He was chatty and informal which made me less stressed about his potential findings. He was also polite and at ease, he seemed like he liked his work, which is really important.
UofU Patient January 08, 2013I was happy with the care provider until this happened. I will probably go again but any more problems and I rprobably will not go back.
UofU Patient January 07, 2013Dr. McKay was very professional while being very friendly, kind and thorough. He demonstrated the utmost of care, kindness, and interest in me as a patient.
UofU Patient January 02, 2013very good physician
UofU Patient December 18, 2012Regarding #7. Had either the intern or Dr. Mackay spoken to me in simplistic terms, I would find that very offensive. I think both spoke to me as one professional to another, although we are not in the same profession.
UofU Patient December 12, 2012I was not told what my vision was, this would have been good to know, although I forgot to ask.
UofU Patient December 12, 2012I suspect the amount of time I wait for Dr. McKay is related to the quality of service he provides for his patients. He always makes you feel you are important and answers all questions thoroughly.
UofU Patient December 10, 2012Despite the unprofessional reception staff, Dr. McKay was highly professional.
UofU Patient December 07, 2012If I'm aware of friends/family/Co-worker looking for an eye Dr. I always recommend my dr. dr McKay.
UofU Patient December 03, 2012great experience.
UofU Patient November 21, 2012doctor spent a long time with me and I felt the care to be especially thorough
UofU Patient November 19, 2012Dr. Mc Kay is professional and friendly. He is great.
UofU Patient November 12, 2012Doctor is great. Will definitely come back to see Dr McKay.
UofU Patient November 05, 2012Dr. is very friendly and caring
UofU Patient November 02, 2012Outside of him being late, he was great
UofU Patient October 26, 2012Dr. McKay is a superlative doctor. I enjoy my visits with him as I always learn something new about my eyes and about current medical research on my issues. I have had many eye doctors at prestigious institutions but Dr. McKay is the best.
UofU Patient October 22, 2012Very good.
UofU Patient October 12, 2012The intern was great. Dr. McKay was also good but gave me only 5 minutes after I'd been there for 90 minutes.
UofU Patient October 10, 2012Dr. McKay was not only friendly and nice, but took the time to ensure that all my questions and needs were answered. I did not once feel that he was rushed or needed to be somewhere else. These high qualities can often be rare in visiting any health clinic.
UofU Patient October 09, 2012I don't feel that I got good feedback about what exactly was wrong with my daughters eyes and I am not sure why I am seeing a specialist (I am assuming we are unable to determine her vision prescription- but it was not explained throughly to me). I would have liked a better discussion with the doctor about what each term means, ie- stigmatism, level of vision, a step by step explaination of what he was doing with her eyes as he was doing it. All vision needs are new and foreign to me, I don't feel I was educated during my visit.
UofU Patient October 05, 2012I really like the doctor and his 4th year intern.
UofU Patient October 03, 2012I always have a good experience with Dr. McKay.
UofU Patient October 01, 2012Impressed with the timeliness of appointment. Have always had good experiences at Moran.
UofU Patient October 01, 2012Pleasant and helpful. Explained everything well.
UofU Patient September 25, 2012Standard eye exam for new glasses. Dr. McKay very personable.
UofU Patient September 24, 2012Dr. Mckay is excellent. He explains things in detail and gives me options, which I appreciate
UofU Patient September 19, 2012Dr. Mckay double checked all of his residents work and spent a detailed amount of time cheking my eyes for any health problems. He showed concern for my questions and was easy to talk with
UofU Patient September 14, 2012I found Dr. McKay very personable and easy to talk to, which made communicating about my eyesight easier since I automatically felt I could trust him.
UofU Patient September 04, 2012When Dr. McKay finally came to talk with me, he was very professional and understanding.
UofU Patient September 04, 2012The dr was very personal. That does not excuse the long wait.
UofU Patient August 29, 2012Dr. McKay is professional and personable. I have confidence in his clinical ablility.
UofU Patient August 27, 2012Very friendly
UofU Patient August 24, 2012I will not see Dr. McKay again and I will not recommend anyone to the Moran. I have been treated better at chains like LensCrafters.
UofU Patient August 22, 2012Dr Mark McKay is awesome
UofU Patient August 17, 2012very detailed eye exam
UofU Patient August 09, 2012I love Dr. McKay. I have been his patient for several years now and have not ever had a bad experience.
UofU Patient August 06, 2012The doctor was wonderful. He took lots of time with me and made me feel important. I would recommend him to anyone!
UofU Patient August 03, 2012This provider was very friendly and kind. I enjoyed the conversations we had. I didn't quit feel like my concern was fully addressed and the provider didn't give me an explenation at the end of my visit about what he planned to do about my last prescription being too strong and if he was going to reduce it. Like I said the provider was personable enough and made me feel very comfortable. It would be nice to recieve more thorough explenations. Other than that and the wait my experience was very enjoyable.
UofU Patient July 30, 2012Provider took feedback well. When I asked him to adjust how he was doing things he did.
UofU Patient July 29, 2012The doctor i was seen by did a fantastic job. his wealth of knowledge not only with eyes but the holistic approach with how they can potentially affect my issue with migraines. thank you for your time and understand!
UofU Patient July 19, 2012Dr. Mackey was not only very nice, but knowlegeable and caring.
UofU Patient July 18, 2012The clinic worked me in and I appreciated that very much
UofU Patient July 09, 2012I would recommend this care provider, but he does always make me wait to be seen and then he is quite chatty when he finally comes in thus delaying me further.
UofU Patient July 06, 2012exceptional professional care and courtesy from both the physician and from the extern (Abby? Abbie?) who was doing an externship
UofU Patient July 06, 2012I have recommended Dr. McKay to people and will continue to do so.
UofU Patient July 03, 2012Once with the doctor, he was in and out of the room for 40 minutes.
UofU Patient June 26, 2012I was recommended by several co-workers to Moran and now I can recommend to others.
UofU Patient May 18, 2012he left for 40 minutes after dilating my eyes
UofU Patient May 16, 2012Once inside, everything was good.
UofU Patient May 11, 2012Very minimalist bedside manner. He should be saying what he is doing at every step - I had to stop him before he put those yellow drops in and ask him what he was doing. He acted like a technician, going through the motions.
UofU Patient May 11, 2012Dr. McKay was very friendly and professional. The exam itself was easy and relatively quick.
UofU Patient May 11, 2012Always very professional.
UofU Patient May 08, 2012I had a good experience and the Dr was very nice and helpful.
UofU Patient May 04, 2012Very professional
UofU Patient May 04, 2012Excellent experience overall with Dr. McKay
UofU Patient April 27, 2012Very nice people all around
UofU Patient April 26, 2012MD was very patient and friendly, worked around the fact that I was with my 18 month old but let me get the exam done regardless even if it took a little more time on his part due to a few interruptions
UofU Patient April 24, 2012The attention shown to me was great.
UofU Patient April 20, 2012- Very little feedback given on the results of my exam - I had to ask if everything was ok - The resident was very friendly but he just disappeared - Didn't say the doctor would be in or how long I would have to wait
UofU Patient April 17, 2012provider talked a lot about my job asking me question or telling me a story total eye exam took two hours I felt could have been finished in an hour if the doctor didnt talk about my job for an hour
UofU Patient April 13, 2012all good
UofU Patient April 10, 2012It was a good experience
UofU Patient March 30, 2012Seemed rushed this time. I've seen Dr. McKay before and he is usually more relaxed and spends more time explaining what he is doing and why.
UofU Patient March 27, 2012Dr, MacKay diagnosed my problem and gave me the medicines that worked within a short time-frame. I was truly miserable, and am now absolutely wonderful
UofU Patient March 27, 2012Dr. McKay is great!
UofU Patient March 23, 2012Again, the excellent care is what I want and need.
UofU Patient March 16, 2012Very thorough and professional.
Patient Comments
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