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
801-213-9940
801-213-4500
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| 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
4.5/ 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
July 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I saw Dr. Marx, an outstanding physician in his field, in a follow-up visit concerning my condition of itching eyelids. It seems to be an infection because it is also expressed around my eyebrows my nostrils. Before coming to Dr. Marx, over the course of three decades of biannual treatments (50 or 60 in all) to monitor my glaucoma, I had seen and been treated by five or six different ophthalmologists in Wisconsin and Utah. During every single visit to these specialists, I also presented the symptoms of my irritated eyelids. In every case the only Rx I have ever received was advice that I should wash around my eyes with hot water, and that I should steam my eyes with a hot washcloth. Likewise, Dr. Marx prescribed the steaming washcloth but also erythromycin ointment. It worked: on the first application it curtailed my symptoms with a cooling sensation and restrained the expression of the problem. To me his approach has reached the scale of miraculous. The irritation and redness are rapidly receding.Naturally, as a member of U.U. Medical staff, Dr. Marx is highly intelligent, accessible, caring, and outgoing (but not over-the-top). Some of my doctors of the past have been gushing, allowing patient-provider interaction to become tangential to the purpose of the visit. Others annoyingly spent time chatting with staff members about weekend activities. Not so with Dr. Marx, his focus was on me and my condition. And he spent the appointment time at the rate of high efficiency by delegation to his staff members. He assigned the preliminary examination and vision test to two resident doctors; then during his visit he dictated all his own findings to a scribe who also typed the after-visit summary and prescription. Thus Dr. Marx meets the highest standards of modern medicine, the U. Of U., and the philosophy of the Hippocratic Oath. Dr. Marx merits your superlative rating, whether 5 stars or A+++.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx and his staff were very helpful and included me in every detail as they took care of me
UofU Patient
July 14, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Love Dr Marx.
UofU Patient
July 13, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
He explained everything to me very well. Now all we can do is wait and see if my insurance will cover the procedure.
UofU Patient
July 12, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx was kind and thoroughly explained what was going on and how it was connected to other issues
UofU Patient
July 06, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx is Always so up Beat & Positive.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
You can't really discuss what you don't to now yet
UofU Patient
July 02, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx is professional and personable. I feel fortunate to have found his practice.
UofU Patient
June 30, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
GOOD
UofU Patient
June 27, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
made me feel completely comfortable with my situation
UofU Patient
June 22, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx was wonderful. He is kind, caring and funny too. He was very reassuring. I highly recommend him to anyone.
UofU Patient
June 21, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
none
UofU Patient
June 21, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx and all of his staff are exceptional and very easy to talk to.
UofU Patient
June 20, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
very caring thank you
UofU Patient
May 30, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx was excellent. He made sure I agreed with the treatment plan etc. great physician!
UofU Patient
May 28, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I would recommend anyone to see Dr Marx. He's the best. fantastic attitude, truly knows his stuff and makes you feel totally comfortable around him. he's the best.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I share my experience with many of my friends who are encountering problems with their eyes.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
All good.
UofU Patient
May 26, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Marx and his staff were great- they explained everything, were thoroughly, and kind.
UofU Patient
May 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Doctor was very arrogant and disrespectful to bot me and my wife. disregarded any of my issues I was and still am having because He apparently knows it all about hat I'm going through and has never had to do anything like I was needing in years. overall terrible experience with a total of 6 hours of waiting both appointments combined for the doctor
UofU Patient
May 20, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx is professional, thorough and overall a pleasure to work with. He answers all questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
May 18, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
They walked me through everything concerning my condition situation and what would be going on if I were to have a surgery and gave me paperwork to back it up and he read regarding the surgery if it were to take place.
UofU Patient
May 16, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx really listens and considers my concerns.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Very Good
UofU Patient
May 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx is the best of the best!!! Love him!
UofU Patient
May 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx always explains options, listens and completely discusses questions and concerns. I have complete confidence in Dr Marx! Love and highly recommend him!!!
UofU Patient
May 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx is a true professional. Great DC and care.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
love all of them
UofU Patient
May 10, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx did an excellent job
UofU Patient
May 09, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Very Good
UofU Patient
May 07, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
He is the best...the Gold Standard....I wouldn't want to go anywhere else...why would I go anyplace else when he is the best!
UofU Patient
May 01, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Marx is great. he's positive and doesn't make you feel rushed. super nice
UofU Patient
April 28, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
He is wonderful. Rest all the others were like him.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx is great
UofU Patient
April 27, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
the doctor was so warm and friendly and eased my nerves right away
UofU Patient
April 26, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Marx has the best patient care. He is so friendly and answers every question I have. His surgical skills are also spot on! Dr. Marx fixed a problem for me, that I was told could not be fixed, by other doctors. It's nice to have a doctor that is on your side, and you can guarantee that with Dr. Marx.
UofU Patient
April 26, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I'm not sure if the surgery worked, but everyone was very nice and helpful. It feels a little better than before.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx is a good provider ever seen,I really appreciate him
UofU Patient
April 20, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx for the win! Thank you again!
UofU Patient
April 17, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx is just the best. his attention to care and inform is impeccable.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
good
UofU Patient
April 11, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Relaxing sense of humor
UofU Patient
April 09, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
All of the staff were top notch. the Nurse who took me to the room and got the appointment started was very quick and efficient, the resident I met very calm and professional, and Dr.Marx also excellent.
UofU Patient
April 07, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Marx was very helpful
UofU Patient
April 04, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx has to be one of the best car providers I've had during my 2 yrs as a patient at the U of U. he is to be recommended for his attitude, care, professionalism and skills.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
excellent!
UofU Patient
March 26, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Marx was very professional and skilled.
UofU Patient
March 26, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Three 2 times I've seen Dr Marx, I was very at ease, he was knowledgeable & I will definitely continue seeing him for my eye issue.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
This visit was incredible. Dr. Marx showed my child such tender compassion and kindness. He went through all the tools in the room and showed him what each thing did. He even let him look through the machine at Dr. Marx eye. He went in feeling nervous and left feeling brave and with a desire to become an eye doctor. It was such a good time and now my child is asking when we can go back!
UofU Patient
March 21, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
He discussed all the conditions, discussed the medical details, and asked my opinion, answered my questions, and discussed the treatment options, and asked again how I felt about the treatment plan, asked for more concerns and asked me to do a My Chart email in a month to update him. then for one of my concerns he made a referral to another physician whom he highly recommended to put my concerns at ease and to make sure that medically things are being taken care of.
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
John A. Moran Eye Center
801-581-2352
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| 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. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 31(1), 58-64.
- Murri M, Hamill EB, Hauck MJ, Marx DP (2017). An Update on Lower Lid Blepharoplasty. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 31(1), 46-50.
- Braun TL, Bhadkamkar MA, Jubbal KT, Weber AC, Marx DP (2017). Orbital Decompression for Thyroid Eye Disease. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 31(1), 40-45.
- Huggins AB, Latting MW, Marx DP, Giacometti JN (2017). Ocular Adnexal Reconstruction for Cutaneous Periocular Malignancies. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 31(1), 22-30.
- Latting MW, Huggins AB, Marx DP, Giacometti JN (2017). Clinical Evaluation of Blepharoptosis: Distinguishing Age-Related Ptosis from Masquerade Conditions. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 31(1), 5-16.
- Marx DP (2017). Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 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. Ophthal 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. Ophthal 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. Ophthal 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. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 31(4), 303-5.
- Dailey RA, Marx DP, Ahn ES (2015). Porcine dermal collagen in lower eyelid retraction repair. Ophthal 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. Ophthal 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. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 29(2), e38-40.
- Varley CD, Gross ND, Marx DP, Winthrop KL (2011). Tuberculosis of the nasolacrimal duct. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 27(5), e129-31.
- Foroozan R, Marx DP, Evans RW (2008). Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy associated with migraine. Headache Online, 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. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, 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.