Brian C. Stagg,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Portuguese
Brian C. Stagg, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. He also performs cataract surgery and has a special interest in geriatric ophthalmology.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Utah and completed his residency at Moran, where he was instrumental in helping to create Moran’s Operation Sight Day. After residency, he went to the University of Michigan where he practiced as a comprehensive ophthalmologist and was a National Clinician Scholar research fellow studying population health. Following his time at Michigan, Dr. Stagg completed a glaucoma fellowship at Duke University.
His research focuses on using modern technology to personalize glaucoma care to ensure that each patient gets appropriate treatment. Honors include acceptance into the University of Utah’s Vice President’s Clinical & Translational (VPCAT) Research Scholars Program.
Clinical Locations
801-581-2352
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Assistant Professor Population Health Sciences - Adjunct Assistant 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
3.6/ 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 15, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
good
UofU Patient
June 17, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
we began discussion of cataract surgery-no pressure
UofU Patient
June 16, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
June 10, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
love Dr. Stagg, staff not so much.
UofU Patient
May 11, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Stagg was very clear and concise in describing my problem and proposed treatment
UofU Patient
April 03, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
i felt better after he answered my question
UofU Patient
March 11, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
It helped me to understand that glaucoma is a multi-faceted issue instead of just one
UofU Patient
February 20, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
exceptional communication and patient involvement
Brian C. Stagg, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. He also performs cataract surgery and has a special interest in geriatric ophthalmology.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Utah and completed his residency at Moran, where he was instrumental in helping to create Moran’s Operation Sight Day. After residency, he went to the University of Michigan where he practiced as a comprehensive ophthalmologist and was a National Clinician Scholar research fellow studying population health. Following his time at Michigan, Dr. Stagg completed a glaucoma fellowship at Duke University.
His research focuses on using modern technology to personalize glaucoma care to ensure that each patient gets appropriate treatment. Honors include acceptance into the University of Utah’s Vice President’s Clinical & Translational (VPCAT) Research Scholars Program.
Academic Locations
John A. Moran Eye Center
970-778-1258
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Assistant Professor Population Health Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology |
Education History
| Fellowship | Duke Eye Center Glaucoma Fellow |
| Graduate Training | University of Michigan Health and Healthcare Research M.S. |
| Research Fellow | Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan Health Services Research Fellow |
| Residency | John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of Medicine Ophthalmology Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine-Ophthalmology Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Utah School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Brigham Young University Major: Neuroscience; Minor: Portuguese B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Stagg BC, Gupta D, Ehrlich JR, Newman-Casey PA, Stein JD, Kawamoto K, Hess R (2020). Evaluation for Disparities in Experience With Internet-Based Health Care Among US Patients With Chronic Eye Diseases. (Epub ahead of print) JAMA Ophthalmol.
- Gupta D, Ehrlich JR, Newman-Casey PA, Stagg B (2020). Cost-Related Medication Non-Adherence in a Nationally Representative U.S. Population with Self-Reported Glaucoma. (Epub ahead of print) Ophthalmol Glaucoma.
- Stagg BC, Stein JD, Medeiros FA, Wirostko B, Crandall A, Hartnett ME, Cummins M, Morris A, Hess R, Kawamoto K (2020). Using clinical decision support systems to bring predictive models to the glaucoma clinic. (Epub ahead of print) Ophthalmol Glaucoma.
- Stagg BC, Gupta D, Ehrlich JR, Newman-Casey PA, Stein JD, Kawamoto K, Hess R (2020). The Use of eHealth Practices by United States Patients with Self-reported Glaucoma. (Epub ahead of print) Ophthalmol Glaucoma.
- Patel N, Stagg BC, Swenor BK, Zhou Y, Talwar N, Ehrlich JR (2020). Association of Co-occurring Dementia and Self-reported Visual Impairment With Activity Limitations in Older Adults. JAMA Ophthalmol, 138(7), 756-763.
- Ehrlich JR, Flora HJ, Stagg BC, Vengadesh B, Willey G, Vardhan S A (2020). Functional Difficulties of Patients Seeking Low Vision Services in South India. (Epub ahead of print) Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila).
- Gan K, Liu Y, Stagg B, Rathi S, Pasquale LR, Damji K (2020). Telemedicine for Glaucoma: Guidelines and Recommendations. Telemed J E Health, 26(4), 551-555.
- Stagg BC, Medeiros FA (March-April, 2020). A Comparison of OCT Parameters in Identifying Glaucoma Damage in Eyes Suspected of Having Glaucoma. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, 3(2), 90-96.
- Xiang X, Freedman VA, Shah K, Hu RX, Stagg BC, Ehrlich JR (2019). Self-reported Vision Impairment and Subjective Well-being in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Mediation Analysis. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 75(3), 589-595.
- Xiang X, An R, Kang SW, Stagg BC, Ehrlich JR (2018). Disability type, depression, and antidepressants use among older adults in the United States. Aging Ment Health, 24(1), 27-34.
- 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.
- Frank CR, Xiang X, Stagg BC, Ehrlich JR (2020). Longitudinal Associations of Self-reported Vision Impairment With Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Among Older Adults in the United States. JAMA Ophthalmol, 137(7), 793-800.
- Ehrlich JR, Ndukwe T, Solway E, Woodward MA, Singer DC, Newman-Casey PA, Kirch M, Delott LB, Kullgren JT, Stagg BC, Musch DC, Malani PN (2019). Self-reported Eye Care Use Among US Adults Aged 50 to 80 Years. (Epub ahead of print) JAMA Ophthalmol.
- Ehrlich JR, Stagg BC, Andrews C, Kumagai A, Musch DC (2018). Vision Impairment and Receipt of Eye Care Among Older Adults in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. JAMA Ophthalmol, 137(2), 146-158.
- Ehrlich JR, Hassan SE, Stagg BC (2018). Prevalence of Falls and Fall-Related Outcomes in Older Adults with Self-Reported Vision Impairment. J Am Geriatr Soc, 67(2), 239-245.
- Stagg BC, Ehrlich JR, Choi H, Levine DA (2018). Association of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia With Receipt of Cataract Surgery Among Community-Dwelling Medicare Beneficiaries. JAMA Ophthalmol, 137(1), 114-117.
- Choi S, Stagg BC, Ehrlich JR (2018). Disparities in Low-Vision Device Use Among Older US Medicare Recipients. JAMA Ophthalmol, 136(12), 1399-1403.
- Zhao PY, Rahmathullah R, Stagg BC, Almobarak F, Edward DP, Robin AL, Stein JD (2018). A Worldwide Price Comparison of Glaucoma Medications, Laser Trabeculoplasty, and Trabeculectomy Surgery. JAMA Ophthalmol, 136(11), 1271-1279.
Letter
Global Impact
Selected Provider Publications
Journal Article
Ehrlich JR, Flora HJ, Stagg BC, Vengadesh B, Willey G, Vardhan S A (2020). Functional Difficulties of Patients Seeking Low Vision Services in South India. (Epub ahead of print) Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila).
Global Impact: India.