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Austin S. Nakatsuka
( out of 609 reviews )

Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

Moran Eye Center
801-213-4500
  • Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD, is a glaucoma and cataract specialist. A gifted surgeon and former Moran Eye Center fellow, Nakatsuka completed a one-year fellowship in glaucoma and advanced cataract and iris surgery, training extensively with the late Alan S. Crandall, MD. Before that, he completed a one-year fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Moran.

    A Hawaii native, Nakatsuka earned his medical degree at the University of Hawaii and completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital in Galveston, Texas.

    He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and served in a range of community activities, including as a volunteer physician for the Hawaii Salvation Army Drug Rehabilitation Clinic and the Navajo Nation in southern Utah. He rebuilt homes as part of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and has served as a peer advisor with the American Indian Student Association at the University of California, Los Angeles.

    In addition to his surgical and clinical practices at Moran’s main University of Utah location and South Jordan clinic, Nakatsuka will dedicate a few weeks a year to working with Moran’s Global Outreach Division, providing care to underserved communities locally and internationally.

    Get to know Dr. Nakatsuka by watching his profile video.

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 609 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 24, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He listens carefully to my concerns, explains in a way I can understand. I feel very comfortable in his care!

    August 20, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Pleasant, personable and very attentive to each of my questions. I am in good hands.

    August 20, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great bedside manner. Patient. Thorough.

    August 19, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I was very impressed with Dr. Nakatsuka. He explained everything in detail regarding my eyes.

    August 19, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    From the moment we meet him he made us feel at ease and answered all of our questions and was knowledgeable and skilled. Not only was his work exceptional but we feel like he is a great friend!

    August 17, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Amazing! Friendly very professional and answered all my questions before I even asked!!

    August 17, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I highly recommend Dr. Austin S. Nakatsuka to anyone with Glaucoma issues. He has experience with anything that has to do with your eyes. We feel very lucky to have found him to treat the health of our eyes.

    August 17, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Nice Dr. Friendly. Personable. Colt was so good, too. So nice to me, an 89 yr old. Very patient and helpful.

    August 16, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    An excellent physician who embraces many of the superb qualities of his predecessor, Dr. Crandall.

  • Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD, is a glaucoma and cataract specialist. A gifted surgeon and former Moran Eye Center fellow, Nakatsuka completed a one-year fellowship in glaucoma and advanced cataract and iris surgery, training extensively with the late Alan S. Crandall, MD. Before that, he completed a one-year fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Moran.

    A Hawaii native, Nakatsuka earned his medical degree at the University of Hawaii and completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital in Galveston, Texas.

    He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and served in a range of community activities, including as a volunteer physician for the Hawaii Salvation Army Drug Rehabilitation Clinic and the Navajo Nation in southern Utah. He rebuilt homes as part of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and has served as a peer advisor with the American Indian Student Association at the University of California, Los Angeles.

    In addition to his surgical and clinical practices at Moran’s main University of Utah location and South Jordan clinic, Nakatsuka will dedicate a few weeks a year to working with Moran’s Global Outreach Division, providing care to underserved communities locally and internationally.

    Get to know Dr. Nakatsuka by watching his profile video.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary

    Education history

    Chief Resident Ophthalmology - University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital Chief Resident
    Ophthalmology - University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital Resident
    Residency Transitional Year - Hawaii Residency Programs, Inc. Resident
    Medicine - University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Psychobiology - University of California, Los Angeles B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Letter

    1. Nakatsuka AS, Lin A (2020). Ocular management of acute Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a 14-month-old child. [Letter to the editor]. Can J Ophthalmol, 55(6), e213-e214. (Read full article)
    2. Nakatsuka AS, Mifflin MD (2020). Response to "Risk Factors for Dry Eye After Refractive Surgery". [Letter to the editor]. Cornea, 39(8), e22. (Read full article)
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