Douglas P. Marx,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Douglas P. Marx, MD is the division chief of oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at the John A. Moran Eye Center and is co-founder of the University of Utah Thyroid Eye Disease Program (UTED). Dr. Marx completed a two-year ASOPRS-approved fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at the Oregon Health and Sciences Casey Eye Institute. He has extensive experience in pediatric and adult oculoplastics related to eyelid abnormalities, congenital defects, cancer, and other eye socket abnormalities. He has a particular interest in eyelid and orbital reconstruction, orbital tumors, and congenital abnormalities. Marx practices at the John A. Moran Eye Center, Primary Children’s Hospital, Farmington Station, the Redwood Center, and South Jordan Health Center.
After graduating from Brigham Young University, Marx earned his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine where he graduated with honors. A Utah native, Marx was formerly at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and practiced at Baylor Eye Physicians & Surgeons and Texas Children’s Hospital where he gained extensive experience in all aspects of eyelid and orbital surgery. He is a member of ASOPRS, the oldest and largest specialty society devoted to the treatment and surgery of eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital disorders.
As a researcher, Marx has studied congenital ptosis, eyelid reconstruction after cancer removal, orbital diseases, thyroid eye disease, orbital inflammation, orbital reconstruction, and orbital neoplasms. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, most recently on the topic of pediatric orbital diseases, congenital droopy eyelids, orbital reconstruction, and eyelid reconstruction.
Marx is a recipient of the Stephen N. Schindler Award for high ethical and humane standards and was inducted into the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. He was recently named "Best Ophthalmologist/Eye Surgeon" by City Weekly.
Clinical Locations
801-213-3200
801-581-2352
Primary Children's Hospital
801-581-2352
801-213-4500
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) Surgery - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Plastic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 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 21, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr.Marx always seems busy but takes time to hear concerns.
UofU Patient
October 17, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Excellent service.
UofU Patient
October 17, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
The Moran eye Institute is the only place I would ever go because of the two doctors. It took such good care of me.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Outstanding service !
UofU Patient
October 08, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
My only concern now is I sent a message in about things that were ordered for me haven't heard Back
UofU Patient
October 03, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Marx was excellent. The nurses aid or the person I saw before Dr. Marx, acted bored and uninterested.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Great patient care once seen
UofU Patient
September 26, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Already referred my brother
UofU Patient
September 23, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx and his staff are the BEST!
UofU Patient
September 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
But too bad I'm moving
UofU Patient
September 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx was superb.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Always have a great experience and actually look forward to my appointments
UofU Patient
September 02, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
August 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx is a special Doc with great "bedside manners" & an expert in his field. I have referred him to many who have asked who "did my eyelids." I like the fact that he works w/students because he would be a terrific mentor! Kudos to Dr. Marx!!
UofU Patient
August 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I have already referred people to him.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Teachers are the best to show how it is done
UofU Patient
August 06, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
August 04, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Your people are the bestest
UofU Patient
July 23, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Best bedside manner the best! I was a nervous wreck! They were totally understanding and very kind.
UofU Patient
July 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I was very grateful the Dr. Marx was available to look at my eye when I went in to triage with a problem. The staff asked him if he could see me and he did. I have been his patient since 2020 but have not had a need to visit since then. He is extremely kind and personable and very knowledgeable. I am felt very fortunate to be seen by him and he helped identify and treat my issue very well.
UofU Patient
July 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I would rate both Dr Polski and Dr. Marx this way, both were excellent.
UofU Patient
July 11, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I feel like I won the lotto. Best ever.
UofU Patient
July 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
A small abnormality was discovered by a care provider during a routine exam. I was directed to this care provider who chose to watch it for 4 months. There has been no change and he has suggested I return in another 6 months. I feel this is an over abundance of caution. And felt a bit irritated that I was advised to return once more.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
June 24, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Great
UofU Patient
June 13, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I loved my doctor's, they treated with so much attention and compassion. They were awesome!
UofU Patient
June 13, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Marx is the best
UofU Patient
June 03, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr.Marx is fabulous, I will probably follow him if he ever moves clinics. He's bedside manner is excellent, he makes you feel like he remembers you from the previous visit & treats you like a friend & not just a patient. It doesn't matter if I see him first thing in the morning or last one of the day, his energy is always happy, you can tell he loves what he does!
UofU Patient
May 18, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Had a good experience!
UofU Patient
May 16, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I felt very important and my issue was treated very quickly, it was very convenient
UofU Patient
May 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 12, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I am reading "An Irish Country Dr." And he said the first thing you do is to take away their worry.The first thing Dr Marx said " It is not Cancer"He must have read the book too.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
This visit was post op.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I called and left a message for the doctor to call me and they told me it would happen in one to two days. It never happened.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Exceptional. Great energy and care.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx is fantastic! He cured my problem, I'm very happy to have a normal eye again.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx extremely good in describing my eye health and answering any questions I had.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I would recommend Dr. Marx, but not the surgery I received, not sure who was at fault, doctors, or anesthesiologist or who
UofU Patient
April 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx was courteous, professional and friendly. He did not rush thru my appointment made me feel very comfortable
UofU Patient
April 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I apparently already described this in a previous section, needless to say I was not happy with the attending physician
UofU Patient
April 09, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
April 05, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I was very impressed with everything that day by everyone
UofU Patient
March 31, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I have visited several Thyroid Eye Doctors across the country and worked with their staff too. Dr Marx and his team are top of the line. My Moran Eye Center experience with the doctors, nurses, associates, and staff was exceptional. In fact they helped me above and beyond to get the appropriate care I need. Thank you
UofU Patient
March 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx is a gifted surgeon, and a kind, welcoming person. Our visit was a checkup on my progress since my eyelid surgery. The first follow-up was 9 days after surgery. By then his incisions were devoid of blood, scars, and they were already invisible. I still had a bit of swelling though, which has disappeared. My lateral vision is much improved with my recovery that is now complete. As in my other dealings with Dr. Marx, he has produced miraculous results. He comes in a long line of excellent U of U providers that I have seen during the past decade, the best that I have ever had. For these reasons, I recommend the U of U Hospital and Clinics to all my associates.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The staff and Doctor were so very prompt and so kind.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Great care!!
UofU Patient
March 18, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Great
UofU Patient
March 12, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx was excellent. Advised me of what needed to be done and had time to do the procedure so I didn't need a return visit.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx is the best. He is considerate, compassionate and attentive. Always professional
Douglas P. Marx, MD is the division chief of oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at the John A. Moran Eye Center and is co-founder of the University of Utah Thyroid Eye Disease Program (UTED). Dr. Marx completed a two-year ASOPRS-approved fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at the Oregon Health and Sciences Casey Eye Institute. He has extensive experience in pediatric and adult oculoplastics related to eyelid abnormalities, congenital defects, cancer, and other eye socket abnormalities. He has a particular interest in eyelid and orbital reconstruction, orbital tumors, and congenital abnormalities. Marx practices at the John A. Moran Eye Center, Primary Children’s Hospital, Farmington Station, the Redwood Center, and South Jordan Health Center.
After graduating from Brigham Young University, Marx earned his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine where he graduated with honors. A Utah native, Marx was formerly at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and practiced at Baylor Eye Physicians & Surgeons and Texas Children’s Hospital where he gained extensive experience in all aspects of eyelid and orbital surgery. He is a member of ASOPRS, the oldest and largest specialty society devoted to the treatment and surgery of eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital disorders.
As a researcher, Marx has studied congenital ptosis, eyelid reconstruction after cancer removal, orbital diseases, thyroid eye disease, orbital inflammation, orbital reconstruction, and orbital neoplasms. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, most recently on the topic of pediatric orbital diseases, congenital droopy eyelids, orbital reconstruction, and eyelid reconstruction.
Marx is a recipient of the Stephen N. Schindler Award for high ethical and humane standards and was inducted into the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. He was recently named "Best Ophthalmologist/Eye Surgeon" by City Weekly.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) Surgery - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Plastic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
Education History
| Fellowship | Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow, 2011 |
| Residency | Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine Ophthalmology Resident, 2009 |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Preliminary Medicine Intern, 2006 |
| Professional Medical | Georgetown University School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2005 |
| Undergraduate | Brigham Young University Business Management B.S., 2001 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Matharu, Kanwal S MD Sweeney, Adam R MD Chvez-Barrios, Patricia MD Edmond, Jane C MD Marx, Douglas P MD Allen, Richard C MD, PhD Shah, Veeral S MD, PhD (2021). Novel Diagnosis of the Diffuse Variant of Infantile Orbital Fibromatosis. J Clin Neuroophthalmol, 41(3), 316-318.
- Moshirfar M, West WB Jr, Marx DP (2020). Face Mask-Associated Ocular Irritation and Dryness. Ophthalmol Ther, 9(3), 397-400.
- Ali K, Schultz KP, Marx DP, Hollier LH, Buchanan EP (2017). Secondary Repair of Posttraumatic Enophthalmos and Extraocular Movement Disorders. Facial Plast Surg, 33(6), 606-612.
- Jubbal KT, Kania K, Braun TL, Katowitz WR, Marx DP (2017). Pediatric Blepharoptosis. Semin Plast Surg, 31(1), 58-64.
- Murri M, Hamill EB, Hauck MJ, Marx DP (2017). An Update on Lower Lid Blepharoplasty. Semin Plast Surg, 31(1), 46-50.
- Braun TL, Bhadkamkar MA, Jubbal KT, Weber AC, Marx DP (2017). Orbital Decompression for Thyroid Eye Disease. Semin Plast Surg, 31(1), 40-45.
- Huggins AB, Latting MW, Marx DP, Giacometti JN (2017). Ocular Adnexal Reconstruction for Cutaneous Periocular Malignancies. Semin Plast Surg, 31(1), 22-30.
- Latting MW, Huggins AB, Marx DP, Giacometti JN (2017). Clinical Evaluation of Blepharoptosis: Distinguishing Age-Related Ptosis from Masquerade Conditions. Semin Plast Surg, 31(1), 5-16.
- Marx DP (2017). Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Semin Plast Surg, 31(1), 3-4.
- Ram R, Marolf MD, Marx DP, Braverman RM, Firan M, Herce HH (2017). Eyelid Mass Secondary to T-Cell Lymphoma in a Child: A Rare Presentation and Literature Review. J Pediatr, 180, 282-282.e2.
- Harmoush S, Chinnadurai P, El Salek K, Metwalli Z, Herce H, Bhatt A, Steinkuller P, Vece T, Siddiqui S, Pimpalwar A, Marx D, Mawad M, Pimpalwar S (2016). Multimodality Image-Guided Sclerotherapy of Low-Flow Orbital Vascular Malformations: Report of Single-Center Experience. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 27(7), 987-995.e4.
- Phan IT, Courtney RJ, Marx DP, Wilson DJ, Mansoor A, Ng JD (2016). Proptosis Caused by Rhabdomyomatous Mesenchymal Hamartomata Occurring in the Orbit. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 32(3), e62-4.
- Hamill EB, Agrawal M, Diwan AH, Winthrop KL, Marx DP (2016). Angiosarcoma of the Eyelid With Superimposed Enterobacter Infection. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 32(3), e59-60.
- Cantey PT, Weeks J, Edwards M, Rao S, Ostovar GA, Dehority W, Alzona M, Swoboda S, Christiaens B, Ballan W, Hartley J, Terranella A, Weatherhead J, Dunn JJ, Marx DP, Hicks MJ, Rauch RA, Smith C, Dishop MK, Handler MH, Dudley RW, Chundu K, Hobohm D, Feiz-Erfan I, Hakes J, Berry RS, Stepensaski S, Greenfield B, Shroeder L, Bishop H, de Almeida M, Mathison B, Eberhard M (2016). The Emergence of Zoonotic Onchocerca lupi Infection in the United States--A Case-Series. Clin Infect Dis, 62(6), 778-83.
- Micheletti JM, Agrawal M, Matoba AY, Marx DP (2015). Chronic Conjunctivitis due to Nocardia nova Complex Formation on a Silicone Stent: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 31(5), e131-2.
- Thyparampil PJ, Campbell BC, Freeman PN, Ng JD, Tao J, Yen MT, Marx DP (2015). Changes in Intraocular Pressure During Orbital Floor Fracture Repair. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 31(4), 303-5.
- Dailey RA, Marx DP, Ahn ES (2015). Porcine dermal collagen in lower eyelid retraction repair. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 31(3), 233-41.
- Hwang CS, Diaz-Marchan P, Marx DP (2014). Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma masquerading as herniated orbital fat. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 30(2), e45-7.
- Marx DP (2013). Advanced techniques for midfacial rejuvenation. Int Ophthalmol Clin, 53(3), 59-65.
- Gire A, Kwok A, Marx DP (2013). PROSE treatment for lagophthalmos and exposure keratopathy. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 29(2), e38-40.
- Varley CD, Gross ND, Marx DP, Winthrop KL (2011). Tuberculosis of the nasolacrimal duct. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 27(5), e129-31.
- Foroozan R, Marx DP, Evans RW (2008). Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy associated with migraine. Headache, 48(7), 1135-9.
- Marx DP, Vagefi MR, Bearden WH, Anderson RL, Yen MT (2008). The quasi-integrated porous polyethylene implant in pediatric patients enucleated for retinoblastoma. Orbit, 27(6), 403-6.
- Moshirfar M, Marx DP (2006). Reply: Perioperative antibiotics in phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg, 32, 706.
- Moshirfar M, Mirzaian G, Marx DP (2005). Ectasia after LASIK. 5, 45-7.
Review
Book Chapter
- Goldstein S, Marx DP (2020). Infections of the Eye and Adnexa in Children. In Albert and Jakobiec's Principles and Practices of Ophthalmology. Springer.
- Marx DP, Hamil E (05/01/2018). Lid and Lacrimal System Disorders. In Rudolph's Pediatrics (23rd).
- Pimperwal S, Chinnadurai P, Marx DP (2015). Venolymphatic Malformations of the Orbit. In Vascular Lesions of the Orbit and Face. New York: Springer.
- Dailey RA, Marx DP (2012). Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. In Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (3rd Ed). Springer.
- Dailey RA, Marx DP (2011). Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy. In Clinical Atlas of Procedures in Ophthalmic and Oculofacial Surgery (2nd Ed). Oxford University Press.
- Marx DP, Yen MT (2011). Management of Ectropion and Floppy Eyelids. In Surgery of the Eyelids, Lacrimal System, and Orbit (2nd Ed). San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology.
- Lee S, Marx DP, Yen MT (2011). Transeyelid Supraperiosteal (Preperiosteal) Midface Lifting. In Hartstein ME, Holck DEE (Eds.), Midfacial Rejuvenation (pp. 83-7). New York: Springer.
- Marx DP (In Press). Frontalis Sling Surgery in Congenital Ptosis. In Manual of Oculoplastic Surgery (5th Ed). New York: Springer.
Case Report
- Marx DP, Chang PT, Winthrop KL (2012). Strenotrophomonas maltophilia-related chronic dacryocystitis. Orbit, 31(6), 433-4.
- Meyer JJ, Espandar L, Marx DP, Vitale A, Moshirfar M (2008). Pseudomonas scleritis resistant to fourth-generation fluoroquinolones in a patient without prior trauma or surgery. Ocul Immunol Inflamm, 16(3), 127-9.
Letter
- Berg JP, Barrett RT, Young AK, Marx DP (2014). Orbital dermoid in a patient with bilateral anophthalmia: a case and review of the literature. [Letter to the editor]. Orbit, 33(6), 475-6.
- Foroozan R, Chan-Kai B, Marx DP (2007). Dilated conjunctival vessels in a patient undergoing epoprostenol therapy. [Letter to the editor]. Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 35(9), 877-8.
Other
- Marx DP, Yen MT (July/Aug 2007). Dry eyes associated with blepharospasm. Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Newsletter (p. 9).
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Puente MA, Herce HH, Yen KG, Bhatt AR, Marx DP (2014). A child with decreased ocular motility after periorbital trauma [Web]. Medscape Ophthalmology Interactive Series. Available: http://click.mail.medscape.com/?qs=f419b09f2850228a3ee643484daeade6223c5a8b4f2c5e820114f83214245fe37e9c0e3e429f435b.
- Micheletti JM, Giacometti J, Marx DP, Yen K (2013). A 2-month old boy with an orbital mass [Web]. Medscape Ophthalmology Interactive Series. Available: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/779750.
- Esquenzai I, Yen KG, Marx DP (2013). A boy with a right orbital mass [Web]. Medscape Ophthalmology Interactive Case Series. Available: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/779750.
- Reddy AK, Marx DP, Edmond JC (2008). Unilateral Proptosis in a 3-Year-Old Male [Web]. American Academy of Ophthalmology Cases. Available: http://one.aao.org/LMS/Cases/Unilateral_Proptosis_in_a_3YO_Boy/player.html.