Specialties
Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Nakatsuka for being knowledgeable, thorough, and highly skilled, especially with surgical care. Many say he listens attentively, explains diagnoses and treatment options clearly, and takes time to address concerns, which builds confidence in care. Reviewers describe him as caring, personable, and compassionate, making appointments feel reassuring. Overall feedback emphasizes strong clinical expertise combined with clear communication and empathy.
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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 are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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Education history
| Fellowship | Ophthalmology, Glaucoma and Anterior Segment - University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center | Clinical Fellow |
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| Fellowship | Ophthalmology, Cornea and Refractive Surgery - University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center | Clinical Fellow |
| Chief Resident | Ophthalmology - University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital | Chief Resident |
| Residency | Ophthalmology - University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital | Resident |
| Residency | Transitional Year - Hawaii Residency Programs, Inc. | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Psychobiology - University of California, Los Angeles | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Sharma M, Johnson C, Carpenter CM, Ofori-Atta BS, Brintz BJ, Polski A, Nakatsuka AS (2025). Post-Operative Outcomes at One Year of STREAMLINE Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery Combining Micro-Goniotomy and Focal Ab-Interno Canaloplasty. Clin Ophthalmol, 19, 3381-3387.
- Kelkar N, Eid K, Nakatsuka AS, Johnson C, Mamalis N, Werner L (2024). Severe intraocular lens tilt after the Yamane technique. J Cataract Refract Surg, 51(2), 126-132.
- Nakatsuka AS (2023). The lens that would not stay put. J Cataract Refract Surg, 50(3), 304-305.
Letter
- 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.
- Nakatsuka AS, Mifflin MD (2020). Response to "Risk Factors for Dry Eye After Refractive Surgery". [Letter to the editor]. Cornea, 39(8), e22.
Dr Nakatsuka seemed to be in quite a hurry the day I saw him. He took time with me, but I didn't get a chance to express my fears re my upcoming cataract surgery. I'll be seeing him again next week. I'll try to share it with him at that time.
Dr. Nakatsuka was very good and professional making sure I always knew what he was going to do and expected results.
Seems to know what he's doing very efficient
Dr. Nakasuka has a wonderful personality and is always concerned for my comfort, Excellent doctor!
Dr. Nakatsuka is a tremendous asset to your medical community! What a great and quality professional!!
I am so glad I changed Glaucoma Dr's. Dr. Nakatsuka is the BEST!! He is patient, listens to your concerns, extremely knowledgable ,and a great surgeon.
Great
Dr. Nakatsuka is truly amazing and truly cares about his patients with an excellent bedside manner.
I appreciated the time taken to discuss my condition, not rushing me, and explaining thoroughly my options for care. It's a difficult balance often for busy doctors to take the time and care each individual person needs - Dr. Nakatsuka is thorough, professional and very skilled in his field.
Such a pleasant personality. Very through and thoughtful. After moving here from another state and leaving my old group, Dr. N. made it an easy transition.
Attentive and understanding, my son has improved greatly since Dr. Austin started treating him. We travel from Las Vegas, NV exclusively to see Dr. Austin, and we will continue to do so whenever possible because of the excellent service and the improvement in my son. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Nakatsuka was very nice and explained different options and was caring. Im looking forward to seeing clear once again.
Absolutely excellent! [TRANSLATED]
Dr Nakatsuka is a very good doctor and person! He's very professional and competent. I will recommend him to anyone who needs an eye doctor!
Dr. Nakatsuka is always pleasant, knowledgeable and easy to communicate with.
Wonderful Dr. he explained the process thoroughly and carefully, the type of lenses, and what I could look forward to. I'm glad he's my Dr.
He's very educated and Skilled at what he does
I am so fortunate that I found Dr. Nakatsuka. He is so knowledgable and listens to your concerns. I would highly recommend him.
He is a new doctor for me. I'm confident that because of his professionalism and how my condition is explained, that I'm getting a very good care.
The best eye Dr. for treating glaucoma.
He was wonderful.
Dr Nakatsuka listened well to my concerns and provided caring, and insighful thoughts about my options. I look forward to my eye surgery next week.
Dr Natkasuko is very skilled very careful with his patience and takes time
Wonderful, excellent Dr.
Dr Nakatsuka is a brilliant professor as will as a compassionate skilled physician willing to spend time with his patients.
The circumstances of my condition requiring a complex surgical response were thoroughly considered and researched by Dr. Nakatsuka. He was thorough in explaining options and associated risks. He further helped me negotiate the complexities of dealing with a number of other doctors who provide necessary care for my eyes. We have the highest confidence in his work with us. The expense of traveling to and staying in SLC for care is fully justified by the quality of service.
Dr. Nakatsuka is an amazing physician. He was very kind, and efficient. He explained my issues clearly and options for treatment. He made sure that I understood all of the information and answered all of my questions.
Dr. Nakatsuka showed a great deal of interest in me as a patient and any problems I was having, as well as answering any questions I had. He even called me personally to discuss an upcoming procedure. He was very courteous and did not rush through the appointment, but rather took as much time as needed to handle all issues and questions.
Top notch!
Very knowledgeable and professional. Answered my questions. Gave good advice. I'd be happy to recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Nakatsuka seems to care about his patients and wants the best outcome for them. He is courteous and listens to our concerns.
Dr Nakatsuka is a wonderful doctor
He was very clear on everything and explained all my options and made sure I understood what he was doing before he had me make any decisions. He seemed genuinely concerned with taking care of me.
Takes a personal interest in me and my issues and clearly explains what he's doing bringing me in on the decision
He is the greatest eye surgeon
Great energy, compassion and concerns. Efficient regarding patient's time. Warm, concerned personality but takes time to listen followed by explanations in terms patients can easily understand.
He is my favorite Dr. He care about me.
I would absolutely recommend Dr. Nakatsuka to anyone, including family and friends. Very kind, easy to understand and wise beyond his years! Good job, U of Utah for hiring him! Hope he stays a long time!
Dr.Nakatsuka. Was friendly and very professional. He treated me like I mattered.
Dr. Nakatsuka provides exceptional medical care.
Highly recommended will recommend
He keeps a close watch on my eye and vision changes making sure my glaucoma doesn't take over and cause me blindness. He is so kind and knowledgeable and knows the best methods for treating me. I appreciate that he sees me often, making sure my vision isn't changing.
No personal touch.
I would absolutely refer my friends and family to Dr. Nakarsuka!
Dr. N was thorough in discussing possible treatment plans and attentive to the interests and priorities that I have as a patient. Medical care invariably involves trusting the skill and judgement of the doctor. My wife and I left our consultation with Dr. Nakatsuka very confident in the care he will provide.
Explains thing thoroughly so you understand any issues. Friendly and kind! Excellent optomologist.
He is very skilled.
A very good doctor
The best in every way. I can't say enough about what a caring wonderful person he is. His skills and treatment of me was amazing.
Great guy and great physician!
I trust Dr.Nakatsuka implicitly. He explains everything carefully and candidly which I appreciate.I consider myself fortunate to be his patient .
He is such a personable doctor, excellent patient to doctor relationship. Explains everything you need to know
Dr. Nakatsuka's manner is genial and makes one at ease. He explains his recommendations.
I appreciated his giving me a very open and honest opinion of the situation, all the possible complications and out comes, which made it easier to make the decisions about my own treatment. Having a very kind and subtle sense of humor helped take away some of the stress of the situation. He has everything a patient could want to feel confident about a doctor.
I would recommend him to everyone I know!
DR. NAKATSUKA IS AN OUTSTANDING PHYSICIAN AND I FEEL VERY GRATEFUL HE IS MY PHYSICIAN. HE IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CONCERNED WITH PROVIDING THE BEST CARE AVAILABLE. I FEEL VERY LUCKY TO HAVE HIM AS MY PHYSICIAN.
Seemed very easy going. Willing to explain details. Patient.
Very knowledgeable, and easy to relate problem and solution
Top doctor in his field. Very competent in his field and explains so can easily understand.
I also appreciated the tech who worked with me.
Great, Dr
He knows his field very well.
he is young but also seems very knowledgable and capable
I will recommend him to anyone who needs help with their eyes. He is very friendly and very knowledgeable about his work. He explained everything he was doing in a way that I could understand. He showed me that he was concerned about my eyes. I trust him and feel comfortable with him to suggest and do whatever treatment he sees appropriate for me. I am happy to know that you have such wonderful Doctors to help people like me, keep my vision good.
He seemed like a very good ophthalmologist. I can't wait for my cataract surgery next week.
Dr. Nakatzuka is the doctor to go to if you have glaucoma. He's very knowlege able, and will not give up trying to help you with your problem. He's also very kind.
Excellent ophthalmologist, caring, thoughtful, professional.
Dr. Nakatsuka took the time to answer the asked questions. He is professional and friendly.
From re edition, to the MAs to Dr. Nakatsuka, I have received compassionate and careful care. I ha e been with Dr. Nakatsuka for a few years, and the care I have received has been consistently high quality. I am so grateful for the care from Dr. Nakatsuka and the Moran eye centers.
Friendly, very engaged in helping his patients.
Dr. Nakatsuka seems to be competent and a good doc, but he seems to be always "in a hurry", making asking questions and having a discussion about treatment less approachable.
Exceptional care
Great doctor!
Explained options well. Very detailed assessment.
Dr. Nakatsuka was very professional in helping me to decide which lenses would be best for my interests and what I have been used to in the last several years - having worn contact lenses for many years. I have rarely worn any glasses - so mono vision lenses were my choice. He answered several of my concerns. I went away feeling confident in having him work on my eyes.
Dr. Austin S. Nakatsuka,, I couldn't ask for a better attending physician. His positive attitude made me feel very comfortable with the procedures and his abilities to perform them. He answered all my questions in a timely manner and effectively. I would highly recommend them.
Very competent, thorough and professional.
He takes his time with you and explains everything to you
Very qualified and very professional in all he does.
Best eye exam I had. Explained my options for eye care and expected outcomes for each in great detail. I left feeling quite comfortable that I made the right choice. I can also say that I made a well informed decision after talking with Dr. N
Very knowledgable and told me what I needed to know about my cataracts.
Very nice and caring doctor one of the best
Very professional and friendly.
I love being under his care! He is just super and carefully explains things!
Dr. Nakatsuka has gone above and beyond over my last 3 visits to look for answers to my painful eye condition. I'm very grateful for the time and energy he has invested in helping to find a diagnosis and treatment for me.
This man is awesome. My health is his concern
Great person
Very knowledgeable and friendly
You will never find a better eye doctor than Dr. Natasuka! His staff is incredible, and they are highly organized and knowledgeable. My husband and I will never go to another doctor for our eyes. We highly recommend him.
Very personable and knowledgeable, but the quality of the appointment was affected by the length of time of the appointment, not leaving enough time for questions. Dr. Nakatsuka seemed to be rushed. However, I still think that he is providing overall excellent care.
As a physician myself, I have great confidence in Dr. Nakatsuka.
very friendly and thorough
Very patient and thorough.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very good at what he does and takes the time and care that patients need. He is an exceptional doctor with compassion and commitment to his patients. It's unfortunate that the people in charge of scheduling his appointments don't take that into consideration and space his appointments more appropriately. He is always late and it's not his fault. Do better with scheduling!
Dr. Nakatsuka is a very capable provider who shows empathy for his patients and has a great bed side manner. He is kind and patient and listens to any concerns. Highly recommended.
Dr nakatsila helped after I lost Dr Crandall. I'm so happy he's there for me.
Kind, caring, knowledgeable
Dr. Nakatsuka is one of the best ophthalmologists! He is very well rounded with his education & skills. He's very personable, yet professional. I'm thankful that he's my provider!
He is great. Good with people. And is bright alert and informed. Very practical
Incredible physician with excellent skills & compassion
Dr. Nakatsuka was friendly, polite, knowledgeable, skilled and the best. I feel confident while in his care.
Outstanding young man and doctor
He was very kind and gave me a sample to try which worked very well.
Dr.N is very professional and has a great bedside manner. I felt I could trust the information he told me. He answered my questions and did not rush me. I will see him again.
Austin cares about his patients and is very thorough.
Dr. N has taken care of my eye problems from the beginning. I went in with cataracts and severe glaucoma. He has done surgery on both eyes twice and is still working his best to help me with my vision. I trust his wisdom and honesty. He's a great Doctor!
A very good Doctor
Dr Nakatsuka is the perfect balance of knowledge and expertise'which inspires great confidence ¿to humility, caring, and engagement. He is the best surgeon I've ever worked with.
I would recommend Dr. Austin S. Nakatsuka to others because it is clear that he is very passionate about his work and it shows in the way he presents himself with each visit. I felt comfortable with him from the beginning and through the entire process of surgery.
Dr Nakatsuka was very polite and very knowledgeable. I look forward to having my surgery.
Very caring and concerned!
He was a no-nonsense kind of guy; very simple in his explanations, and very forthright when it came to where I should get my prescription filled.
I only saw the technician this visit for tests on my eyes. I did not meet with the Dr. today
Doctor Nakasuka is excellent [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Nakatsuka is an exceptional ophthalmologist. He is extremely talented. His expertise is second to none. I am very fortunate to be under his care.
Excellent communicator. Spent time to patiently explain everything very carefully. Wonderful personality. Very kind and understanding. I have a great deal of confidence to be under his care.
Very helpful and understanding! Great Doctor.
i'm already enjoying life with post-cataract surgery clarity! thank you Dr. and your team!
Determined
Simply EXCELLENT [TRANSLATED]
He is a very good at his work, and it shows in the way he treated me. He explained what was needed for my treatment, then completed my surgery with ease.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a caring, knowledgeable, and experienced ophthalmologist. I feel confident that my eyes are in skillful hands.
Dr Austin Nakatsuka is an extraordinary doctor. He stuck with a problem until he could solve it for me. He is highly skilled and cares for patients. His team is always welcoming and efficient.
I appreciated that he took the time to answer my questions and concerns & that he was current with the care that I required.
Dr. Nakatsuka, very knowledgeable and professional.
Dr. Nakatsuka seems very professional and knowledgeable in both Cataract surgery and Glaucoma care, so I don't have to go to two doctors to take care of my eyes. I hope things go well for January 2026.
He is very knowledgeable seems to be on edge of new technology
Excellent doctor who has been able to correct all my eye problems!!
Quite simply, he saved my vision!
Incredibly kind and compassionate doctor, that has your best interest in mind!
I had a Cataract removed and he did a great job. He will be doing my next one son.
Dr Nakatsuka is the best
Dr. Nakatsuka was above and beyond my expectations. His explanation of what needed to be done was very clear and concise. He also made it abundantly clear that it was my decision on how I wanted to proceed. I would absolutely recommend him without any hesitation.
I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Nakatsuka. His medical care and overall attention were very professional. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Nakatsuta was a pleasure to meet with during my appointment. The way he carried himself, with great knowledge of his work, was impressive to me. He seems to understand a lifetime of knowledge for a wise young man. I can tell immediately that he will be one of the best doctors patients can have, for many years to come.
Dr. NAKATZUKA did a great job on my eyes. He's very knowledgeable and i trust the decisions he's made. I'm glad I found him. He's also very nice.
Awesome surgeon. I feel like he saved my sight. I am very grateful
Dr. Nakatsuka was very personable, patiently answered my questions and was knowledgeable about my medical condition.
Excellent caring compassionate physician
He explained the procedure and did a great job.
Dr Nakatsuka is extremely knowledgeable and is a rare provider who gave me the sense he was putting my best interest first. Originally I saw him to get a second opinion. He was easily my first choice when it came to having a procedure done. As a physician myself, I recognize good care when I see it, and Dr. Nakatsuka provided great care.
He's the greatest on my eye care.
He is fantastic at what he does. Amazing. Hoping to have a beautiful healed eye!
Amazing Dr cared about me and understood i had to travel a long distance to see him.
Dr Nakasuka is extremely knowledgeable about eye diseases and is very willing to take the time to explain his findings to his patients. And he doesn't push for surgical interventions if they are unnecessary.
Dr. Nakatsuka is extremely competent and very personable. He took time to explain things to me in a way I could understand them. I felt he cared about me and my personal needs. He greatly eased my concerns and anxiety about the procedures. I feel very fortunate he is the doctor that will perform the surgery on my eyes.
Did not meet with physician.
He listened to my concerns and had Brenna, surgery scheduler call me right away instead of waiting a week.
He cared about mine. I'm scheduling issues, and I had the schedule to call me that day. Usually was scheduled calls you the next week. Brenna called me right away.
His concern and knowledge were outstanding.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. He explains everything very well and cares about follow up to ensure me as a patient is doing as well as possible.
Dr. Nakatsuka is the best doctor! He is always kind, professional, answers all of my questions, and is most knowlegeable. He does a thorough assessment and is the best when it comes to eye care. I highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka and can count on his care.
terrific caring doctor!
In the world of big business, Insurance accounting and process controlled world, Dr Nakatsuka has been able to bring eye care down to a personal level. Not just a run of the mill assembly line process but working to find something that works.
I definitely recommend Dr Nakatsika
Dr. Nakatsuka is a wonderful doctor, & I am always in a happy mood after interacting with him. His knowledge is vast, & his manner is engaging & comforting.
Very good
He is a great doctor.
He is a wonderful doctor! Very easy to talk to and explains everything!!
I didn't actually see the doctor on this visit. I just came in for a test scan.
Dr. Nakatsuka has always been professional and given me the medical advice that I need.
He is such a caring, knowledgeable doctor. I trust him to be direct but kind no matter what my visit brings and will discuss outcomes with you. Super great at what he does!
Wonderful caring and skilled physician!
HE IS A GREAT PROVIDER
Seems to be a good doctor just didnÕt do my surgery right. Did help my glaucoma!!
I really like doctor Austin Nakatsuka. He is very knowledgeable about his profession and takes extra care when dealing with patients. I would recommend him to anyone needing help with eyesight issues
Dr Nakatsuka, MD has been an excellent health provider for me and my mother.
He's wonderful!
He is my idol Dr.
He passed me on to another Dr. to decide what should be done to my eye.
Fantastic bed side manner. Made me feel special.
Dr. Nakatsuka is giving me great eye care. I've been going to him going on three years. He is detailed in his exams and explaining what is progressing with my eyes that we are keeping track of. He is so personal and easy to talk with, which is always appreciated by a patient. I would never think of changing my eye care because he is the best!
Dr.Nakatsuka is extremely knowledgeable and concerned with the wellbeing of his patients. I am very happy and grateful for his excellent care!
Good personality. And good care
I appreciated Dr Nakatsuka's thorough explanation of the procedure and follow up care.
Dr Nakatsuka is what I would hope and expect from a Doctor. He listened as much or more than he talked. I had a couple of issues I've been concerned about and he listened and took them seriously whereas previous doctors have just ignored me. I don't know, when I get one eye pointed in one direction and the other in a completely different direction and I have severe double vision for 2 or 3 hours I tend to think, "WTF is going on here?". Yah, other Doctors acted like it was no big deal! Like it happens to everyone? Anyway Dr Nakatsuka has me scheduled for cat scans and more. Good dude.
I am grateful Dr. Nakatsuka chose to practice at Moran.
Dr Nakatsuka is very concerned about his patients is always attentive. Outstanding doctor that listens completely to all questions and responds courteously to every one of them. An fabulous doctor. We are very fortunate that we found him.
Extremely kind, thorough, and efficient. Obviously very busy, he nevertheless knew exactly why I had requested this special appointment, and it's much appreciated.
A comptent, and thoughtful physician, Dr Nakatsuka, assured that I received a thorough exam and gave me options for possible treatment and clear advice about timing for optimal vision health. I could not have asked for more.
Dr. N is great. He spent time explaining the options for my care.
Dr. Nakatsuka is outstanding in his knowledge, care and concern for the patient. I have the highest praises for the care I have received as his patient!
I'm so glad I trust my eye care to Dr Austin Nakasuka. He is a very talented and experienced eye surgeon. I am blessed to have him as my doctor.
Great Doctor!
Often fear is a part of getting eye surgery and Dr. N and his staff easily washed that fear away. His genuine approach to to his patients is continual. He answers questions whenever asked. He was kind, down to earth, very approachable, and did a fantastic job.
Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and kind
Very caring my husband had surgery last year and I wouldn't trust anyone else so I have nothing to worry about I'm in great hand trust him 100 thank u for being so caring
He was great!
We feel like Dr. Nakasaka is a friend as well a very competent physician.
HeÕs the best!
A great doctor!
Awesome smart doctor. One of the best. Great personality and cares about you and your situation..
Great knowledgeable Doctor
Very positive made you feel good about your surgery
HeÕs just wonderful!
Dr Nakatsuka went beyond normal treatment in accommodating both emergency surgery as well as fitting me into his busy schedule for post op surgery which was critical in monitory my eye, not many Dr's would go out of norm.
Excellent. If you are looking for cataract surgery, look no further. You've just found the right doctor!
Dr. Nakatsuka was cordial, addressed my concerns & explained things well. He is very thorough.
He was very knowledgeable and explained the procedure and options
He is great he listens to everything I say Very encouraging
This is a doctor who can be trusted to deliver the best care for a patient's situation. He's just terrific.
Thank you Dr. Nakatsuka for giving me hope and peace in continuing to receive sight for the remainder of my life, You have taken amazing care of me since I first met you as a resident. I will be eternally grateful to you for your care of me. Your patients are extremely blessed to have you as their doctor.
The dedication to work, the patience towards my son, meeting the needs, the clear explanation, the right amount of time for the patient [TRANSLATED]
Very impressive doctor and very kind. No questions were stupid questions. He was totally there for all of us old people!
He is a brilliant physician. Anyone who is his patient is lucky
Dr Austin is awesome. He is kind and compassionate, he listens and he is very thorough in his exams. He is very knowledgeable as well. Highly recommend
As a physician myself, I very highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka!
I never thought I would find a doctor as good and professional as him. [TRANSLATED]
Dr N is great and helps me through the tough eye decisions, I felt good up front when he said, I am not here to sell upgrades but to give you the best vision, and when it saw my cataract was hard he said with confidence that's why I am here, he represents confidence overall, thus we chose him for my surgery! A plus in my book!
Wonderful doctor! Shows great caring and concern for patient. Very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend him!!
He's wonderful and he's the best!
Dr. Nakatsuka is very thorough.
I consider myself truly fortunate to have Dr Nakatsuka as my doctor. He is compassionate, caring and very candid when discussing my eye problems.I trust him implicitly.
I am continually impressed with this young doctor. Always on his game and always willing to help improve my eye sight.
Kind and professional
Dr. Nakatsuka is a wonderful man and true professional doctor
A very professional, caring surgeon.
A wonderful young doctor. He was very kind and cheerful. I have complete confidence in him He works very hard and seems to enjoy it. Thank you for letting me say kind words about him. [NAME REMOVED]
He knows what he is doing and making sure I take care of my A1C to get it under control so I won't get any problems going threw the surgery. Thanks to
Dr Nakatsuka is a wonderful doctor who probably saved my vision. He is exceptionally caring and capable. We appreciate him very much.
Dr. Nakatsuka provides exceptional care.
Great
Excellent at his profession. Very thorough.
I feel like I'm with a close and trusted friend who is personally concerned about me.
The Dr seemed rushed (probably due to an overload, since the wait time to see me seemed excessive)
A very caring thorough doctor. Knows his stuff and has taken great care of me
Dr. Nakatsuka is an exceptional Doctor. He is clear, concise, confident, and has appropriate bedside manner. Currently he is assisting my family navigate a case of congenital glaucoma with our toddler son - something that has been very difficult. I would highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka and the entire team at the Moran Eye Center / Children's Hospital.
Excellent care!! Very knowledgeable and genuine concern for the patient!
Very good eye specialist who was working well to help control my glaucoma as well as improve my eyesight.
A very careful and confident doctor with a deep knowledge and a terrific way of explaining a complicated diagnosis. Instills confidence.
Gave me a great deal of confidence in the outcome of my surgery. Very high skill level.
Austin was great. What I would have preferred he had prioritized me more and got to me closer to my appointment time. Additionally where he has opportunity is sharing more of his recommendations as opposed to asking me what I wanted. I went to see him because he is the professional that knows what I should do and it felt like he just wanted to do whatever I wanted to do.
Dr Nakatsuka is the reason i come to Moran. He is the best
Yes!! Anyone looking for a great eye Dr. He's the one.
Nakatsuka is a nice guy, very respectful guy.. [TRANSLATED]
Dr Nakasuka is an easy physician to work with. He explains his considerable knowledge easily and leaves final decisions up to the patient.
Very knowledgeable and wiling to sit and explain my options.
Cares for his patients. Explains things clearly.
I've already put this in writing above and you're welcome to use that too, but I've been blessed to have a doctor that cared and found a way to treat this cancer that was in my eye Dr. Nazuka treated me as a person in order to another patient, I'm very grateful for his Help and now we think we've killed the cancer out there and are watching it carefully. I recommend him and the Moran Eye very highly doctor. Nakatsuka is a wonderful man.
Every one was very kind to all they seen.
Very good care.
I feel very confident that I received the best care.
Great doctor
Very professional and efficient
He is excellent in everything.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a blessing. We are so fortunate to have him here. I wouldn't want to go to anyone else. We are definitely in good hands.
I can't say enough about how much I appreciate and respect Dr Nakatsuka's brilliance and ability to do his best for his patients. I feel very fortunate to have found him for my cataract surgeries.
Doctor Nakatsuka is always clear and concise in his directions and answers my questions.
He's the best!
Outstanding doctor!
Dr. Nakatsuka is an excellent provider. In fact, I recommended him to all my family members. He is very prompt, caring, and thorough. I completely trust him and his abilities as a care provider.
Dr. Nakatsuka has always been a pleasure.
Dr N is fantastic. He is very skilled in his practice of eye care.
Very professional, friendly and answered my questions regarding my surgery. [TRANSLATED]
Very impressive excellent job can't thank you enough for bringing my eyes back thanks again
Great Doctor
Doctor Nakatsuka took over my case when Dr Crandall passed. Doctor Nakatsuka stepped up and flawlessly assumed my complicated eye health and history. He listens, offers suggestions and options, is always clear in describing procedures and/or problems with my eyes. He is personable and thorough. I really appreciate that about him.
He's a very kind and knowledgeable physician, so appreciate all he does to contribute to further eye care and vision.
Very good
Know, eligible, efficient, friendly, and finding new opportunities for my eyeglasses
I recomend him to my friends.
Dr. Nakatsuka is caring and competent. I feel fortunate he is my doctor. My vision was restored.
Highly professional and personable.
he is the best eye doctor i have ever seen. very skillful
Very professional
He's awesome.
Doctor Nakatsuka is a professional, deeply concerned doctor about the care that he provides. While I am disappointed that we have not had a solution, he has been patient with pursuing options. He is serious and respectful at all times.
He is a very good Doctor explained everything very well.
I'm very comfortable with Dr. Nakatsuka. I respect him and am thankful for him to be the doctor that will perform cataract surgery on me. I'm in good hands.
He is a great Doctor!
Dr. Nakatsuka is always professional without being cold. He is warm, attentive and has a great sense of humor. I trust my very eyes to him!
Excelente
Dr. Nakatsuka is extremely friendly and easy to talk to. Listens to my concerns and addresses them in a clear and concise manner. I always come away feeling like I've been treated personally not like an assembly-line patient. Extremely confident in him!
Great. Doctor! Does a fantastic job!
Dr, Nakatsuka is the best! He is a great surgeon and my cataract surgery was easy. His explanations for post op instructions were explained clearly and he was happy to answer my questions. Follow up appt was easy. He will continue to be my new optamologist.
Impdezzed.
If you want an excellent doctor that is understanding and cares he is the TOP choice. I am very greatful to him and his knowledge.
He knows his job and cares about patients
Very talented, professional
So grateful to Dr Nakatsuka for removing a foreign body from my cornea. Thank you!
Dr. Nakatsuka is the go-to doctor for your eyes. He's brilliant, warm, and professional and listens to you so he can help you get the best results possible.
Professional and personable.
Excellent knowledge on glaucoma
The most caring and thorough Eye Doctor.
Great doctor. Really cares about his patients.
Personable and professional.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very professional, kind, and competent. He explains things well and takes time to listen to my questions and concerns. I'm so happy he is my doctor!!
Great bedside manner
He's the greatest.
I am incredibly grateful to have Dr. N as my physician, I have unique issues that have been addressed personally and with incredible satisfaction.
Dr. Nakatsuka is friendly and attentive. He always takes the time to answer my questions and it is evident that he genuinely cares about his patients. I was so scared to go to anyone else after Dr. Crandall passed but he immediately put my fears at ease and has been an amazing provider.
Dr N is great!! First time I met with him & I would do him again!!
Awesome Doctor. Did a great job.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a wonderful doctor and human being. He was very happy and helpful.
He is an outstanding Doctor.
Great doctor. Utah is lucky to have you.
He's friendly, helpful and he explains everything clearly. He's very thorough and very reassuring.
He's wonderful and kind.
Very personable and thorough.
He's a fabulous doctor. Excellent skill and staff. Super friendly and great listener.
Dr. Nakatsuka was very thorough and kind. The entire team was very thorough and knowledgeable. Although I did not get the best news, I trust this team and especially Dr Nakatsuka. I will return for follow up.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very knowledgeable and professional. He makes sure you understand the plan for your care. His passion shines through in his attention to detail and willingness to think outside the box for your care. Highly recommend!
Mi experiencia co el doctor Nakasuca es muy buena
Awesome provider. Immensely pleased with care received
(based on prior visits, didn't actually see Dr. N this visit)
Dr. Nakatsuka was great, his demeanor is wonderful and he shoes he cares.
seems to be very competent and friendly, but rushed
Dr Nakatsuka is the best of the best. He's really care, listen to his patients.
Best Doctor from Utah with highest respects from all patients and his professor from IRAN thought him excellent surgeon with 99.9 accuracy.PHD Moshirifar his professor was glad that I go to him and said you will always be good hands with him I almost gone to him for 2 years.A big Thank you to DR Nakatsutka
Very caring, listens and explains everything so that you understand and can make an informative decision that is in your best interest.