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Jeff Pettey
( out of 1990 reviews )

Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA

Languages spoken: English, Russian

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

John A. Moran Eye Center

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Redstone Health Center

1743 W Redstone Center Drive
Park City , UT 84098

Jeff H. Pettey, MD, MBA, is chair of the John A. Moran Eye Center and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and CEO of the University of Utah Vision Institute. He holds the Randall J Olson, MD, Presidential Endowed Chair.

He specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and anterior segment conditions, including complex cataract surgery, and sees a limited number of patients at Moran’s University and Park City locations.

Dr. Pettey also heads the Olson Pettey Cataract Research Laboratory, which focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of cataract surgery by studying phacodynamics, surgical systems, and improving care delivery.

A Utah native, Dr. Pettey has served in multiple leadership roles within the Moran Eye Center and is internationally known as a leader in his field who has shaped discussion and policy in the areas of ophthalmic education, global ophthalmology, and cataract surgery technology.

Dr. Pettey earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, completed his residency and fellowship at the Moran Eye Center, and holds an Executive MBA from the University of Utah. Practicing at the Moran Eye Center since 2011, Dr. Pettey has served as the department’s Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and Vice Chair of Education, as well as Residency Program Director.

Dr. Pettey is deeply engaged in global outreach and related education. He co-directs the Moran Eye Center’s Global Ophthalmology Fellowship and previously served as Co-Medical Director of its Global Outreach Division. He has helped lead more than a dozen surgical education missions around the world. Dr. Pettey co-founded an international Global Ophthalmology Summit, run in partnership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), to advance the field of global ophthalmology. He has received numerous national honors, including the AAO’s Artemis Award, the Humanism in Ophthalmology Award, and the Senior Achievement Award.

Dr. Pettey has also held various positions in the country’s largest ophthalmology associations. He served as president of the Program Directors Council for the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology and currently chairs the AAO Sustainability Committee.

Dr. Pettey and his wife, Gretchen, have four children. He enjoys experiencing the majesty of nature and the outdoors.

Get to know Dr. Pettey and his clinical practice by watching his profile video.

Learn more about his research interests in the video about his research interests.

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Patient Rating

Patients consistently describe Dr. Pettey as knowledgeable, skilled, and professional, and say he inspires confidence in surgical and clinical care. Reviewers highlight his clear, direct communication, thorough explanations of options and procedures, and that he listens and makes patients feel heard and cared for. Many also praise the office and staff as organized and supportive, contributing to a calm, reassuring experience before, during, and after treatment.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 1990 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.


May 30, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Jeff Pettey is a great provider. He explains everything very well and listens carefully to his patients. He is very personable and puts his patients at ease. I highly recommend him!

May 30, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Petty was kind and explained things very well. He inspires confidence. I'm so fortunate to have him as part of my medical team

May 28, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr, Petty is the best. It's comforting knowing you're in great hands.

May 22, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pettey is a wonderful. caring uber skilled practitioner. I trust him completely with my the care my eyes need.

May 22, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

I appreciate his expertise, kindness, and I trust him with my eye care.

May 20, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Absolutely A+++! Listens, explains and cares!,

May 15, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Jeff Pettey is an outstanding ophthalmologist who obviously cares about his patients and is dedicated to providing the best possible care for them. I feel very fortunate to be his patient.

May 14, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey is very personable and cares for his patients health.

May 14, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

There are some professionals in the world that make a huge impact for patients. Dr Pettey is one of those. Talented, knowledgeable and so very kind. He is top in his field.

Apr 30, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I feel fortunate to have trusted a serious surgery to Dr. Pettey, as the experience both at the time and in the follow-up could have been confusing and intimidating, but instead has been a pleasure. He speaks in very real and clear terms, providing options and advice in a way that makes me feel both informed and involved in the decisions made.

Apr 27, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Pettey takes time to help you understand the why and what for of every procedure

Apr 23, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pettey is an incredible eye doctor in every way!

Apr 22, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey provided information and gave me options about the timing concerning my future eye care and surgery which is very helpful as I decide what course of action to take !!!

Apr 21, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

An outstanding Dr.

Apr 17, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

He's very busy in his new assignment, but for patients, he takes time to be friendly and personable. This doctor is excellent!

Apr 16, 2026
MIDVALLEY

She definitely made that office look exceptional!

Apr 16, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

I love Dr. Pettey! [TRANSLATED]

Apr 03, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very professional service!

Apr 02, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

I was pleased to see that Dr Pettey has not abandoned the care of the eyes of his patients ( like me) . That says something very positive about his character

Apr 02, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very,very good doctor

Mar 31, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Highly recommend Dr. Petty

Mar 28, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Smart Doctor.

Mar 27, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Happy, professional, fun to talk with , interesting.

Mar 26, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Professional and friendly

Mar 19, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Kimd caring efficient. He's the best.

Mar 06, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey is excellent, I've always had great care from him.

Mar 05, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

excellent

Mar 05, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

He is the kindest, most competent doctor. He's treated me for years and I trust him totally.

Mar 05, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Pettey cares about his patients and is very knowledgeable.

Feb 28, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Petty is a competeny and caring professional

Feb 26, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Competent, caring, and very helpful. Dr. Pettey epitomizes what all physicians should be.

Feb 21, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

E excellent Doctor patient and caring

Feb 20, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Being a patient of Dr Jeff H Petty was the best medical decision of my adult life. My vision after cataract surgery improved to 20/10. WOW!

Feb 15, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent.

Feb 13, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very personable and engaging. Listens well and goes into detail explaining medical issues and treatment. Communicates a strong sense of interest in your personal health issues.

Feb 11, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

He is the best!

Feb 04, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

He will be an excellent head of the Moran Eye Center.

Jan 30, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Excellent professional healthcare.

Jan 29, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Pettey is simply the best! He is an outstanding surgeon who did my cataracts and I now enjoy great vision. He is competent and extremely personable. I have complete trust in Dr. Pettey for my eye care.

Jan 28, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

A solid professional with a friendly manner, who takes a personal interest in his patients

Jan 22, 2026
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Great doctor and highly recommend him but don't go to see him at Kimball Junction office. Other staff not competent.

Jan 10, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Pettey was so polite offered easy solutions for dry eye dry very knowledgeable easy to talk to and ask questions

Jan 09, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

He has such compassion and professionalism.

Jan 09, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

Nice job

Jan 07, 2026
MORAN EYE CENTER

I trust Dr. Pettey to provide candid professional advise. He's looking out for my best interest.

Dec 28, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very caring

Dec 27, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Pettey is extremely knowledgeable and personable. He made time for me at a very busy time for his office. He took the time to answer my questions in a professional and kind way. He left me with the feeling that he cared about me and my health. I highly recommend him as a provider as well as his office staff.

Dec 24, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Impressive care.

Dec 19, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

I always look forward to my appointments with Dr Petty

Dec 10, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

The Dr. runs a well organized office. The calm atmosphere gave the patient confidence that she was in the right place. All of my options were clearly & thoroughly explained. I had time to ask questions. The packet provided had QR Codes to brief informative videos. I appreciated sample forms were provided that shared what I would be asked to sign the day of the procedure. So far the diagnostic machines appeared state of the art to provide patient confidence in the Doctor and to aid in decision making.

Nov 29, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Petty is an awesome doctor. He makes sure his patients feel at ease by explaining exactly what the procedure will entail. Very friendly and truly cares for their wellbeing and comfort of all. I would definitely recommend Dr. Petty to anyone looking for the best in eye care.

Nov 27, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Excellent surgeon. Great bedside manner. Ensures confidence

Nov 26, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Outstanding Doctor and person and professional.

Nov 22, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Petty has the most up to date techniques for cataract surgery. It is so easy for the patient. The results are amazing.

Nov 19, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Jeff Pettey is the best!

Nov 15, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Simply the best. His knowledge and compassion for his patients are excellent.

Nov 13, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Pettey is very professional, genuinely concerned about the patient and really listens to what is being said.

Nov 13, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pettey was great. He explained all options available to me and helped me craft a plan to improve my vision. I feel very confident in his care and hope all goes as planned.

Nov 06, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Only seen once, but was very professional, answered my questions to my satisfaction

Nov 06, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I highly recommend Jeff Petty. I recommend Jeff to anyone that ask me about eye care

Nov 02, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Excellent surgeon. Very compassionate.

Oct 30, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

He is very kind and considerate.

Oct 26, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

First time meeting him. like him a lot. trust his advice.

Oct 25, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

No thanks.

Oct 24, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Pettey is an outstanding doctor. He is always positive and explains the process in terms that can be understood by a non-medical person.

Oct 23, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Seems ok.

Oct 15, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr.Pettey has been my opthamologist for many years. He is the best and definitely deserved to be promoted to his new role as chairman. I am glad he will continue to see patients.

Oct 09, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Jeff Pettey cares about you, he listens to you, he takes the time to explain your medical needs.

Oct 09, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

He is the best doctor I have ever been to for my eyes. He is thorough with testing and a nice human being. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I totally trust him.

Oct 03, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Yes deffinately

Oct 03, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Amazing Eye Doctor

Oct 02, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

He is such wonderful human! Petty for President 2028

Oct 02, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Cares deeply about your needs

Oct 01, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

The Best Cataract Surgeon in Utah.

Sep 29, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Jeff Pettey is great. He is very knowledgeable and genuinely caring. His team is great as well. Very fortunate to be in his care. Thank you!

Sep 28, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

He is extremely easy to talk to. He treated me with the greatest of respect. I would highly recommend Dr. Jeff Pettit.

Sep 18, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very energetic and committed to his new position.

Sep 11, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

I reccomend him highly.

Aug 31, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

So impressed and wishing Dr. Pettey great success. Took great care of me

Aug 29, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

It is an honor to be his patient

Aug 28, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Extremely knowledgeable and caring. I will continue to see him indefinitely for my eye care.

Aug 22, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Professional, expert, fun

Aug 21, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Always very complete

Aug 21, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

The doctor is very kind and attentive, he is a great, very human doctor. [TRANSLATED]

Aug 15, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very knowledgeable

Aug 13, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Petty was great.

Jul 18, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Pettey has always answered my questions & eased my worries

Jul 17, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

The best!!!

Jul 12, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Jeff Pettey is great. He is nice, kind and very patient to listen to his patients. We like him and trust him very much!

Jul 11, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

This is not a normal Dr he came to our home one time and last visit he spent time with both my wife and I explaining about our questions. Not normal just makes our family more excited to visit Moran. Are family is 32 strong so thanks you.

Jul 11, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Pettey is the most caring doctor, who knows what is going on with my eyes and always has a solution that works.

Jul 02, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

No information was presented for me to discuss with the team. I only found out about my issues when I looked at MY CHART. I did not get comforting information when trying to look it up and understand the issues!

Jun 19, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very good but haven't heard yet from scheduler.

Jun 19, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

He is outstanding as a clinical and professional.

Jun 18, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Genuinely thoughtful, wonderful personality, generous with his time, explained options really well, considered my interests.

Jun 12, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Pettey is a caring professional, which is why I recommend him to my friends and am sticking with him for life.

Jun 06, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

He is so nice and polite and seems to really care

Jun 05, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Could not have been better

May 29, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Smart, funny, efficient and professional. Great listener.

May 28, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

good communicator, wants to know the patients perspective

May 27, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

EXCELLENT CARE

May 22, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey has been consistently a caring, thorough Dr on all my visits. I am thinking though he might get overbooked sometimes.

May 21, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Petty is a really nice man but on this occasion he seemed rushed and not really interested in explaining fully what is going on with my eyesight.

May 20, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

He listens. From my first eye exam to follow up he has listened & answered questions. He is very kind. He appears to enjoy his work & engages in it with enthusiasm.

May 16, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very engaging and professional

May 16, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very easy to talk to & as I said before, seems to care about your concerns.

May 15, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Extremely pleasant, very thorough, knowledgeable, explained issues well, took as much time as I needed.

May 14, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

I've been seeing Jeff Pettey for 9 years. He is the best!

May 13, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Pettey is excellent. I completely trust him and will definitely see him again with any similar issues regarding my eyes.

May 09, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very kind, friendly, professional and explain the exam perfectly. Answered all questions and concerns and provided options for my care.

May 01, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Jeff's demeanor is second to none, he explains the process very well and ends with a question asking if I have any other questions.

May 01, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pettey is very thorough and keeps looking until he finds the reason for your problem. He also spends time with you and he is never rushed to get you out of the office. He makes you feel like you're his only patient

Apr 30, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very professional, very kind and caring

Apr 30, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pettey is fantastic to work with

Apr 29, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

kind and caring

Apr 21, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Great doctor!

Apr 17, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

He is very impressive and knowledgeable.

Apr 11, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Jeff Pettey's knowledge, kindness, and thoughtfulness in explaining what he is seeing in my tests and next steps provides one with confidence in him and his staff. I recommend him highly.

Apr 10, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very nice and listened to my needs as far as my cataract surgery.

Apr 10, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Outstanding caregiver. Provided me with the options available and included me in the decison-making. Strong professional and caring personality. Excellent medical care.

Apr 09, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

He is a joy to work with

Mar 29, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

It can be hard to find clinicians who are both compassionate and extraordinarily competent. I know, I am doctor who recently retired from the medical school faculty. Dr. Pettey is one of those rare gems.

Mar 26, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Thank You for your excellent care & the Great job you preformed with the laser on my eyes.

Mar 26, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

I really liked Dr Petey he made me feel comfortable and I trust him to take care of me. I am very appreciative to have him as my Doctor.

Mar 26, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Petty is always so caring, Listens to you and make you feel like you are the only one. He doesn't interrupt your appointment time, unless there is an emergency . He really makes me feel comfortable about a very anxiety driven handicap ( \sight)

Mar 14, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

This was my first visit with Jeff Petty. His communications were direct, informative and comforting. I got the information I needed to make my decision to get cataracts removed and feel very confident after our brief interaction.

Mar 12, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Very good at his Prime

Feb 20, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent attention [TRANSLATED]

Feb 14, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Jeff H Pettey is a Knowledgeable and skilled eye surgeon and treats his patients very well.

Feb 11, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

He is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor.

Feb 07, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

If you need to have cataract surgery performed, you would be so fortunate to have Dr. Pettey as your surgeon!

Feb 06, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Petty and his entire staff are great. Dr. Petty is compassionate and he makes you feel heard. He always takes the time necessary to allay any fears and provide information regarding surgeries, treatments, and eye care. I am so grateful to Dr. Perty, his tram, and the Moran Eye Center for their professionalism. Kindness, and wxcellent patient care.

Jan 24, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

I received excellent care from Dr. Jeff Pettey.

Jan 23, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey is incredibly kind, warm and caring.

Jan 23, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pettey was very personable and friendly. He explained things well, offered different solutions, and answered questions. I did feel a little rushed at the end and follow-up was vague.

Jan 22, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

He is the Best!!

Jan 22, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey has a calming and caring bedside manner. I really liked him. Going back in a month!

Jan 18, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

I can't imagine a more caring doctor. I am thrilled to have him as my caregiver

Jan 16, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Friendly and professional

Jan 16, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent and caring provider! Park City is so fortunate to have a provider like Dr. Pettey and the Moran satellite center,

Jan 16, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pettey is uplifting in every way. Look forward to our visit every year

Jan 15, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Best in State!

Jan 09, 2025
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Jeff H. Pettey was extremely forthright is his assessment, and without hesitation, acknowledged the positive impact my self advocacy had on the outcome of my diagnosis.

Jan 08, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

He's the best

Dec 24, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Great confidence in his treatment, kind and professional and cordial in his treatment. Very clear in his observations. A magnificent consultation. [TRANSLATED]

Dec 20, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very impressed with Dr. Pettey, he was recommended to me by several people.

Dec 19, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pettey is by far the best ophthalmologist I have dealt wit this far. He explained things in a way that I understood and made me comfortable with my eye challenges. His demeanor with me was wonderful!!!

Dec 18, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey is a treasure. He is easy going, articulate and caring. Explains everything well and answers concerns.

Dec 18, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Pettey is very professional. Provides excellent care

Dec 14, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Petty is great. IHe performed a very successful cataract surgery on me.

Dec 13, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

He's a fantastic cataract surgeon! I'm so happy how much I can see now!!

Dec 13, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Would recommend him highly.

Dec 11, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Great

Dec 05, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

While my cataract surgery has not yet been performed, I have a trust in Dr. Pettey that all will go well. I always like to read the bio of anyone who will be performing any type of procedure on me and Dr. Petteys is pretty outstanding, no worries!

Nov 28, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

THE BEST!

Nov 27, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Caring and kind. Makes you understand he will be complete and be with you through the process of your treatment.

Nov 27, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey was so kind and spent so much time explaining in a tone that was so caring. It meant a great deal.

Nov 26, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

I think Dr. Jeff Patty is highly experienced and provides customized treatment based upon patient's needs. However, his team does not provide regular communication to the patients about the waiting time. I visited him twice and each time I needed to wait around an hour. I have not received regular communication from the doctor's team. It was really frustrating. The medical assistant I saw, had little or no interest to know the disease history, how I am feeling with the treatment I was going through. She felt very annoyed over me for no reason. She was even hesitant to talk to me. I never had this type of experience with a medical assistant in a medical care environment. I hope that the hospital authority will be aware of this situation and will take appropriate measures. Thank you! I got an impression that the medical assistant even did not even care about me. She spent least minimum time with me. Next time, I would try not to be seen by the same medical assistant again.

Nov 26, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

He's fantastic

Nov 20, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

He listened to my concern and offered a suggestion to try single-vision lenses rather that my current bifocals to determine if it is helpful.

Nov 20, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey was awesome. I sought a 2nd opinion with him and am very glad I did so. Dr. Pettey's expertise and knowledge related to eye care and surgery is exceptional. He was professional and took the time to explain the different options and share treatment plans that will ensure a successful future surgery. So grateful to have found the Moran Eye Center and Dr. Pettey.

Nov 16, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Excellent and compassionate care!!!

Nov 14, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Pettey always puts me at ease. I have a great deal of confidence in him.

Nov 14, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Excellent first visit with Dr Pettey. He is very thorough and I feel much better now about having to have this cataract surgery.

Nov 06, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Fue muy atenta y dedicada en todo momento. Entendí el propósito de mi visita.

Nov 05, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

An exceptional experience, as always.

Oct 30, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Pettey and his technician were, as always, perfect. Explained everything and got to the point straight away. Never had a better doctor.

Oct 30, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

There is no better doctor in the University of Utah health system. He is personable, knowledgeable and caring. The world is a better place for doctors like Dr. Pettey.

Oct 29, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Jeff Pettey is an excellent eye surgeon & we are lucky to have him.

Oct 18, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey, is extremely knowledgeable. He explained the procedure to me and listen to my questions. And answer them to my satisfaction. This cataract surgery is really something else. You really don't know how bad your eyes are until you have it done. Pretty much life-changing. And for that I am extremely appreciative.

Oct 16, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Jeff H. Petty is a World Class Doctor!!! You seriously won't find a better doctor!! He listens, understands and is experienced to know exactly what to do to help you!!

Oct 11, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Pettey is a very knowledgeable and kind doctor. He listens to your concerns and answer your questions in a way that you can understand. I highly recommend him.

Oct 11, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

I thought the FIRST Thing was " DO NO HARM!!!" BTW Telling me I was to have Surfery the next day was also very rude when iwas nevrt asked~ I also had no one with me and I repeaterly told the staff that.

Oct 10, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Pettey is very proficient and easy to talk to.

Oct 09, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Pettey is wonderful to explain things and answer questions that I have. I would highly recommend him. I trust my eyes to him!

Oct 09, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I wouldn't trust anyone else with my eye care.

Oct 04, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Pettey was extremely knowledgeable, kind and helpful.

Oct 03, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Pettey is excellent.

Sep 26, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

Always outstanding!

Sep 19, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Muy buen doctor amable cortez con calides humana que se preocupa por el bienestar de sus pacientes

Sep 17, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

I appreciate the thorough and professionalism of everyone that I came in contact with during my appointment. Each test was explained to me and I was quickly led to each place I had to go for testing. Dr Pettey is personable and explains things in a direct, helpful way. I would recommend his office to everyone I know.


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Jeff H. Pettey, MD, MBA, is chair of the John A. Moran Eye Center and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and CEO of the University of Utah Vision Institute. He holds the Randall J Olson, MD, Presidential Endowed Chair.

He specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and anterior segment conditions, including complex cataract surgery, and sees a limited number of patients at Moran’s University and Park City locations.

Dr. Pettey also heads the Olson Pettey Cataract Research Laboratory, which focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of cataract surgery by studying phacodynamics, surgical systems, and improving care delivery.

A Utah native, Dr. Pettey has served in multiple leadership roles within the Moran Eye Center and is internationally known as a leader in his field who has shaped discussion and policy in the areas of ophthalmic education, global ophthalmology, and cataract surgery technology.

Dr. Pettey earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, completed his residency and fellowship at the Moran Eye Center, and holds an Executive MBA from the University of Utah. Practicing at the Moran Eye Center since 2011, Dr. Pettey has served as the department’s Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and Vice Chair of Education, as well as Residency Program Director.

Dr. Pettey is deeply engaged in global outreach and related education. He co-directs the Moran Eye Center’s Global Ophthalmology Fellowship and previously served as Co-Medical Director of its Global Outreach Division. He has helped lead more than a dozen surgical education missions around the world. Dr. Pettey co-founded an international Global Ophthalmology Summit, run in partnership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), to advance the field of global ophthalmology. He has received numerous national honors, including the AAO’s Artemis Award, the Humanism in Ophthalmology Award, and the Senior Achievement Award.

Dr. Pettey has also held various positions in the country’s largest ophthalmology associations. He served as president of the Program Directors Council for the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology and currently chairs the AAO Sustainability Committee.

Dr. Pettey and his wife, Gretchen, have four children. He enjoys experiencing the majesty of nature and the outdoors.

Get to know Dr. Pettey and his clinical practice by watching his profile video.

Learn more about his research interests in the video about his research interests.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Professor
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology

Education history

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

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Montgomery JA, Soule C, Sherbotie N, Cardenas IA, Jensen JL, Bell JA, Barlow Jnr WR, Klug K, Wagner L, Pettey JH (2026). Comparing Post-Occlusion Surge at Decreasing Intraocular Pressures with Pressure Sensing Handpiece. Med Devices (Auckl), 19, 592098.
  2. Soule C, Whitaker T, Sherbotie N, Montgomery J, Klug K, Wagner L, Pettey JH (2025). Comparison of postocclusion surge between venturi and peristaltic phacoemulsification pump type. J Cataract Refract Surg, 52(5), 498-502.
  3. Imru RM, Ali M, Sabit A, Green LK, Winokur J, Siatkowski RM, Pettey JH, Lorch A, Woreta FA (2026). Is Usmle Step 2 CK the New Usmle Step 1 for Ophthalmology Residency Applications? A San Francisco Match Analysis. J Surg Educ, 83(3), 103851.
  4. Soule C, Whitaker T, Sherbotie N, Montgomery J, Klug K, Wagner L, Pettey J (2026). Comparison of post-occlusion surge between venturi and peristaltic phacoemulsification pump type. J Cataract Refract Surg, 52(5), 498-502.
  5. Mehta SP, Ali M, Sabit A, Green LK, Pettey JH, Siatkowski RM, Sun G, Knight OJ, Woreta FA (2027). Ophthalmology Residency Match Rates by Applicant Demographics. JAMA Ophthalmol, 144(2), 200-202.
  6. Khan MJ, Ali M, Ahmed S, Khan MMH, Green LK, Lorch A, Winokur J, Pettey JH, Siatkowski RM, Woreta F (2025). Effect of Interview Cap on Ophthalmology Residency Match: A San Francisco Match Analysis. J Surg Educ, 82(11), 103695.
  7. Cardenas IA, Ricks RG, Jensen JL, Nelson TK, Barlow Jnr WR, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2025). Energy Output Variability Among Phacoemulsification Tips Using Calorimetry. Med Devices (Auckl), 18, 485-493.
  8. Sella R, Reitblat O, Durnford KM, Pettey JH, Olson RJ, Hahn TE, Bernhisel AA, Afshari NA (2023). The effect of patient age on some new and older IOL power calculation formulas. Acta Ophthalmol, 102(5), e696-e704.
  9. Ungricht EL, Harris JT, Jensen NR, Barlow WR, Murri MS, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Effect of low and passive flow on OVD thermal properties during phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol, 58(6), 507-512.
  10. Cardenas IA, Ungricht EL, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Efficiency of a polymer-coated phacoemulsification tip in cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg, 49(10), 1056-1060.
  11. Ricks RG, Cardenas IA, Ungricht EL, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2023). Effect of Modified Peristaltic Phacoemulsification Device on Efficiency and Post-Occlusion Pressure Surge. Clin Ophthalmol, 17, 2341-2347.
  12. Jensen NR, Ungricht EL, Harris JT, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Murri MS, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2023). Temperature Change of Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices in a Bi-Chamber Set-Up at a Flow of 0 and 20mL/min. Clin Ophthalmol, 17, 555-560.
  13. Wallace RT, Murri M, McCoy L, Peralta E, Pettey JH, Chaya CJ (2022). Patterns of Blindness in the Navajo Nation: A 9-Year Study. Vision (Basel), 6(3).
  14. Peterson JS, Cooper C, Ungricht EL, Mamalis C, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Bernhisel AA, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Measurement of Phacoemulsification Vacuum Pressure in the Oertli CataRhex3. Clin Ophthalmol, 16, 1731-1737.
  15. Burton E, Jebaraj A, Eddington D, Brintz BJ, Simpson RG, Pettey JH (2022). Gender Representation Among Presenters in Ophthalmology Subspecialties in 2019: A Retrospective Review. Am J Ophthalmol, 242, 18-25.
  16. Peterson JS, Christensen MR, Cooper C, Mamalis C, Bernhisel AA, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Ungricht E, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Optimization of Phacoemulsification Tip Gauge on the Oertli CataRhex3 in an in vitro Setting. Clin Ophthalmol, 16, 1091-1097.
  17. Brady ST, Vegunta S, Olson LM, Brintz BJ, Pettey JH, Jardine GJ (2022). A Double-Flipped Virtual Classroom Format for Medical Students Learning Ophthalmology: An Approach to Clinical Rotations in the Context of COVID-19. J Acad Ophthalmol (2017), 14(1), e18-e22.
  18. Peralta E, Murri M, Wallace RT, Pettey JH (2021). Outcomes of Outreach Surgery in the Navajo Nation, A Retrospective Study. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 62(8), 1732-1732.
  19. Nair AG, Ahiwalay C, Bacchav AE, Sheth T, Lansingh VC, Vedula SS, Bhatt V, Reddy JC, Vadavalli PK, Praveen S, Wairagade NA, Pettey JH (2021). Effectiveness of Simulation-based Training for Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Among Novice Surgeons: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Sci Rep, 11(1), 1-9.
  20. Cabrera MT, Christopher KL, Collins ME, Ing E, Sun G, Pettey JH, Simon SS, Sridhar J, Soohoo JR, Simpson RG, Ding L, Pineles SL (2021). Utilizing a Professionalism Mentor to Address Sexual Harassment in Academic Ophthalmology. J Acad Ophthalmol (2017), 13(1), e11-e18.
  21. Hicks PM, Haaland B, Feehan M, Crandall AS, Pettey JH, Nuttall E, Self W, Hartnett ME, Bernstein P, Vitale A, Shakoor A, Shulman JP, Sieminski SF, Kim I, Owen LA, Murtaugh MA, Noyes A, DeAngelis MM (2020). Systemic Disease and Ocular Comorbidity Analysis of Geographically Isolated Federally Recognized American Indian Tribes of the Intermountain West. J Clin Med, 9(11).
  22. Chen X, Zafar S, Srikumaran D, Boland MV, Johnson TV, Green LK, Ramanathan S, Pettey JH, Gedde SJ, Woreta FA (2020). Factors Influencing Postgraduate Career Decisions of Ophthalmology Residents. 12(02), e124-e133.
  23. Gregerson C, Annis T, Murri M, Shumway C, Pettey JH, Shah A (2020). Usability of a Portable Virtual Reality Device for Visual Field Screening in Outreach Settings. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 61(7), 3892-3892.
  24. Murri M, Shah A, Jacobsen B, McFadden M, Alsamarae A, Alonzo B, Shakoor A, Pettey JH (2020). Prevalence of Glaucoma in an East African Population in Mwanza, Tanzania. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 61(7), 70-70.
  25. Hicks PM, Haaland B, Feehan M, Crandall AS, Pettey JH, Vitale AT, Hartnett ME, Bernstein PS, Shakoor A, Sieminski SF, Shulman JP, Kim IK, Owen LA, Murtaugh M, Noyes A, DeAngelis MM (2020). Retinal and Systemic Disease of Native Americans in the Intermountain West. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 61(7), 3340-3340.
  26. Bohner A, Peterson JS, Wright AJ, Mamalis C, Bernhisel A, Zaugg B, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2020). Effects on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter at variable longitudinal ultrasound settings when combined with constant torsional energy. J Cataract Refract Surg.
  27. Bernhisel AA, Cahoon JM, Sella R, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Stagg BC, Afshari NA, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Optimum on-time and off-time combinations for micropulse phacoemulsification in venturi vacuum mode. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(12), 1797-1800.
  28. Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Impact of torsional micropulse on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(5), 560-564.
  29. Gong D, Winn BJ, Beal CJ, Blomquist PH, Chen RW, Culican SM, Dagi Glass LR, Domeracki GF, Goshe JM, Jones JK, Khouri AS, Legault GL, Martin TJ, Mitchell KT, Naseri A, Oetting TA, Olson JH, Pettey JH, Reinoso MA, Reynolds AL, Siatkowski RM, SooHoo JR, Sun G, Syed MF, Tao JP, Taravati P, WuDunn D, Al-Aswad LA (2019). Gender Differences in Case Volume Among Ophthalmology Residents. JAMA Ophthalmol, 137(9), 1015-1020.
  30. Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2018). Determining optimal ultrasound percent on time with long-pulse torsional phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(3), 395-398.
  31. Thomson RS, Bird BA, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). The effect of increasing power when grooving using phacoemulsification. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 611-615.
  32. Ha L, Wright A, Wright DD, Bernhisel A, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Zaugg B, Olson RJ (2019). High vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter for Centurion. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(1), 136-138.
  33. Boulter T, Bernhisel A, Mamalis C, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Phacoemulsification in review: Optimization of cataract removal in an in vitro setting. Surv Ophthalmol, 64(6), 868-875.
  34. Kabbara S, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of high vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter using a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(11), 1378-1383.
  35. Bohner AD, Wright AJ, Ta BT, Bernhisel AA, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Optimum on-time duty cycle for a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(9), 1140-1143.
  36. Yuan J, Mansouri B, Pettey JH, Farukhi-Ahmed S, Khizer-Khaderi S (05/17/2018). The Visual Effects Associated with Head-Mounted Displays. Int J Ophthalmol Clin Res, 5(2), 1-38.
  37. Bird BA, Thomson RS, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of increasing flow when grooving during phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(5), 623-626.
  38. Boulter T, Christensen MD, Jensen JD, Robinson M, Zaugg B, Stagg BC, Pettey JH, Bernhisel A, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2017). Optimization and comparison of a 0.7 mm tip with the 0.9 mm tip on an active-fluidics phacoemulsification platform. J Cataract Refract Surg, 43(12), 1591-1595.
  39. Shi DS, Jensen JD, Kramer GD, Zaugg B, Stagg BC, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2016). Comparison of Vacuum and Aspiration on Phacoemulsification Efficiency and Chatter Using a Monitored Forced Infusion System. Am J Ophthalmol, 169, 162-167.

Review

  1. Bernhisel A, Pettey J (2019). Manual small incision cataract surgery. [Review]. Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 31(1), 74-79.

Book Chapter

  1. Hu WF, Larochelle M, Olson R, Pettey JH (2022). Key Elements in the Risk Evaluation. In Jorge L. Alio, Robert H. Osher, H. Burkhard Dick (Eds.), Cataract Surgery. Essentials in Ophthalmology (pp. 1-12). Springer, Cham.
  2. Hariharan L, Starr E, Garcia R, Penniecook J, Pettey JH, Hanson E, Morjaria P, Noah J, Haddad D, Mezu-Ndubuisi OJ, Winthrop KL, Ventura CV, Lansingh VC (2021). Visual Disorders. In Boulton ML, Wallace RB (Eds.), Maxcy-Rosenau-Last Public Health and Preventive Medicine (16th, pp. 698-714). McGraw-Hill Education/Medical.
  3. Pettey JH, Chaya C, Lavin K (2016). The Capsular Opening. In Bonnie An Henderson (Ed.), Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (1st, pp. 77-93). Switzerland: Springer International.
  4. Pettey JH (2014). Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery. In BA Henderson, R Pineda, SH Chen (Eds.), Essentials of Cataract Surgery (2nd). Thorofare, New Jersey: SLACK, Inc.

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