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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.

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

801-581-2352

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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South Jordan Health Center
Moran Eye Center

385-881-9288

5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT  84009
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Specialties

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Ophthalmology

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Assistant Professor (Clinical)

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.

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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

4.2/ 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 May 09, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nakatsuka is amazing! He is consistently kind, understanding, a great listener, explains everything clearly and thoroughly, he's well informed, highly skilled and considers my history and concerns in his advised treatment plans. He listens well to my concerns. He is a compassionate doctor and I'm fortunate he is on my care team.

UofU Patient May 04, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Dr was great but not what I needed

UofU Patient May 03, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient May 02, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nakatsuka is always responsive to any questions I have and has made me feel extra comfortable in his presence.

UofU Patient May 01, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Actually we spoke about a research project that would cover my condition.

UofU Patient May 01, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I was very pleased with the calm and professional manner that Dr. Nakatsuka explained my situation and how he was going to correct it. The entire team was very friendly and helpful. Everyone was more than happy to answer all of my questions.

UofU Patient April 24, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Nakatsuka and his staff are extraordinary. Compassionate, intelligent, well informed and generous with information.

UofU Patient April 24, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Nakatsuka has consistently given me the best care! He is thorough and knowledgeable, and works with the patient for the best results to tackle the issues at hand. He shows genuine concern and is so kind and friendly. Would most definitely recommend him to friends/family needing care!

UofU Patient April 23, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient April 23, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient April 19, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

UofU Patient April 11, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Austin was Wonderful.

UofU Patient April 08, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Overall the experience was very good.

UofU Patient April 08, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

He seemed rushed.

UofU Patient April 08, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Nakatsuka provided me excellent care and advice.

UofU Patient April 05, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Austin was extremely impressive -very kind and had a great approach to care and treatment. He took time to lsten to me and ask me questions. He then gave me his insight for treatment. I'd highly recommend him to any patient needing his expertise.

UofU Patient April 02, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Nagasuka is fantastic. He really cares about me as a patient and he is extremely talented

UofU Patient April 01, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I was very happy with Austin. He was very kind and patient. Very informative. He answered all my questions and taught me things that I really needed to know. He was worth waiting for.

UofU Patient March 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nakatsuka was wonderful. I am so lucky to have had him as my surgeon. He is a great surgeon and a very attentive and warm doctor.

UofU Patient March 23, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

My experience has been perfect across all areas.

UofU Patient March 21, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nakatsuka was not only an amazing surgeon (he did cataract surgery and helped my glaucoma) but he also showed real Interest and listened!

UofU Patient March 21, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Drs. Nakatsuka and Li were wonderful. Explained everything clearly, listened carefully to my questions and were friendly and kind.

UofU Patient March 13, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nakatsuka is unquestionably one of the most caring, competent, knowledgeable, and capable providers I have visited in the 20 years of coming to the Moran.

UofU Patient March 05, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nakatsuka has been one of the most compassionate providers we have ever had. We have been going through a trauma with our daughters eye for almost a year with multiple complications. Dr. Nakatsuka has been very easy to get in contact with even giving us his cellphone which he has responded very quickly. Dr. Nakatsuka even met us at his clinic after hours on a weekend and was able to fit her in twice now for emergent surgery. We feel extremely lucky to have him as our doctor and would highly recommend him to anyone.

UofU Patient March 04, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I've been wearing glasses since the age of 10 and at my current age of 67, I've never experienced the excellent quality of care given to me by Dr. Nakatsuka. He is a gem!

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.

Academic Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City, UT  84132

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Assistant Professor (Clinical)

Education History

Chief Resident University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital
Ophthalmology
Chief Resident, 2019
Residency University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital
Ophthalmology
Resident, 2018
Residency Hawaii Residency Programs, Inc.
Transitional Year
Resident, 2016
Professional Medical University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Medicine
M.D., 2015
Undergraduate University of California, Los Angeles
Psychobiology
B.S., 2010

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

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.
  2. Nakatsuka AS, Mifflin MD (2020). Response to "Risk Factors for Dry Eye After Refractive Surgery". [Letter to the editor]. Cornea, 39(8), e22.

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Glaucoma and Cataract Surgeon Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD, Joins Moran Eye Center

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