Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA

Languages spoken: English, Russian
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  • Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA, is the Moran Eye Center Vice Chair of Education and an Associate Professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Pettey specializes in complex cataract surgery and complex anterior segment surgery as with post-traumatic eye injuries. He performs all forms of cataract surgery including premium lens technologies. He has an interest in sports vision and is one of the official Utah Jazz Moran Doctors.

    Dr. Pettey has an active interest in health policy and since 2012 has participated in capital hill visits to Utah’s congressional delegation in Washington D.C. He holds committee positions for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is the Chief of Ophthalmology at the Salt Lake City VA Hospital.

    Dr. Pettey is active in local and international ophthalmology outreach and has lectured internationally on the topics of ophthalmic education and ophthalmology outreach. He has worked in Micronesia, Honduras, Guatemala, Republic of Georgia, Nepal, Trinidad, and Tanzania. He is a founder and medical director of Moran’s surgical outreach arm, Operation Sight.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments - Primary

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    4.8/5

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    November 14, 2022

    Dr. Pettey was caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable. He explained my treatment options thoroughly and clearly.

    November 11, 2022

    I was very anxious post surgery and Dr Pettey listened to me and explained options to help me see better. I felt better about next steps after my visit

    November 10, 2022

    I recommend Dr. Pettey to friends and colleagues whenever I have the chance. I am delighted with his care.

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  • Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA, is the Moran Eye Center Vice Chair of Education and an Associate Professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Pettey specializes in complex cataract surgery and complex anterior segment surgery as with post-traumatic eye injuries. He performs all forms of cataract surgery including premium lens technologies. He has an interest in sports vision and is one of the official Utah Jazz Moran Doctors.

    Dr. Pettey has an active interest in health policy and since 2012 has participated in capital hill visits to Utah’s congressional delegation in Washington D.C. He holds committee positions for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is the Chief of Ophthalmology at the Salt Lake City VA Hospital.

    Dr. Pettey is active in local and international ophthalmology outreach and has lectured internationally on the topics of ophthalmic education and ophthalmology outreach. He has worked in Micronesia, Honduras, Guatemala, Republic of Georgia, Nepal, Trinidad, and Tanzania. He is a founder and medical director of Moran’s surgical outreach arm, Operation Sight.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments -Primary

    Education history

    Professional Medical University of Utah Executive M.B.A.
    Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment, Academic Ophthalmology - University of Utah Fellow
    Residency Ophthalmology - University of Utah, Moran Eye Center Resident
    Internal Medicine Preliminary Year - University of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - The Ohio State University College of Medicine M.D.
    Russian - University of Utah B.A.

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