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Specialties
- Ophthalmology
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Diseases
- Macular Degeneration
Board Certification
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American Board of Ophthalmology
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Simonett for his surgical skill and precise, confident care, with several noting successful procedures and gentle injection technique. Reviewers emphasize clear, compassionate communication—he listens carefully, explains diagnoses and treatment options, and involves patients in decisions. Many also highlight professional, friendly, and well-coordinated staff and an efficient, reassuring clinic experience.
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4.8
/5
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1409 reviews
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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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| Board Certification |
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Genetics - University of Wisconsin | B.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Internship | St. Vincent Hospital Medical Center | Preliminary Intern |
| Residency | Ophthalmology - Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University | Resident |
| Fellowship | Vitreoretinal Fellowship - University of Utah | Clinical Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Simonett JM, Igelman A, Taylor SC, Campbell JP, Hwang TS, Lin P, Lauer AK, Flaxel CJ (2019). Culture-Proven Endophthalmitis After Intravitreal Injection: A 10-Year Analysis. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina, 50(1), 33-38.
- Lu Y, Simonett JM, Wang J, Zhang M, Hwang T, Hagag AM, Huang D, Li D, Jia Y (2018). Evaluation of Automatically Quantified Foveal Avascular Zone Metrics for Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 59(6), 2212-2221.
- Pi S, Camino A, Wei X, Simonett J, Cepurna W, Huang D, Morrison JC, Jia Y (2018). Rodent retinal circulation organization and oxygen metabolism revealed by visible-light optical coherence tomography. Biomed Opt Express, 9(11), 5851-5862.
- Simonett JM, Winges KM (2018). Vitreopapillary Traction Detected by Optical Coherence Tomography. JAMA Ophthalmol, 136(5), e180727.
- Parravano M, De Geronimo D, Scarinci F, Querques L, Virgili G, Simonett JM, Varano M, Bandello F, Querques G (2017). Diabetic Microaneurysms Internal Reflectivity on Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Detection. Am J Ophthalmol, 179, 90-96.
- Jia Y, Simonett JM, Wang J, Hua X, Liu L, Hwang TS, Huang D (2017). Wide-Field OCT Angiography Investigation of the Relationship Between Radial Peripapillary Capillary Plexus Density and Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 58(12), 5188-5194.
- Cacciamani A, Gelso A, Simonett JM, Ripandelli G, Pileri M, Stirpe M, Scarinci F (2017). LONGITUDINAL MICROPERIMETRY EVALUATION AFTER INTRAVITREAL OCRIPLASMIN INJECTION FOR VITREOMACULAR TRACTION. Retina, 37(10), 1832-1838.
- Scarinci F, Fawzi AA, Shaarawy A, Simonett JM, Jampol LM (2017). LONGITUDINAL QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION OF OUTER RETINAL LESIONS IN ACUTE POSTERIOR MULTIFOCAL PLACOID PIGMENT EPITHELIOPATHY USING OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY. Retina, 37(5), 851-857.
- Simonett JM, Scarinci F, Picconi F, Giorno P, De Geronimo D, Di Renzo A, Varano M, Frontoni S, Parravano M (2017). Early microvascular retinal changes in optical coherence tomography angiography in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Acta Ophthalmol, 95(8), e751-e755.
- Garg PG, Simonett JM, Fawzi AA (2017). White Vitreous Deposits After Subtenon Steroid Injection: More Than Meets the Eye. JAMA Ophthalmol, 135(4), 391-392.
- Simonett JM, Chan EW, Chou J, Skondra D, Colon D, Chee CK, Lingam G, Fawzi AA (2017). Quantitative Analysis of En Face Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging in Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina, 48(2), 126-133.
- Narala R, Scarinci F, Shaarawy A, Simonett JM, Flaxel CJ, Fawzi AA (2016). LONGITUDINAL QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION OF PHOTORECEPTOR VOLUME FOLLOWING REPAIR OF MACULA-OFF RETINAL DETACHMENT. Retina, 36(8), 1432-8.
- Iu LP, Fan MC, Wong IY, Simonett JM, Jampol LM, Fawzi AA (2016). Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges. Retina, 36(7), 1403-7.
- Simonett JM, Scarinci F, Labriola LT, Jampol LM, Goldstein DA, Fawzi AA (2016). A case of recurrent, self-inflicted handheld laser retinopathy. J AAPOS, 20(2), 168-70.
- Simonett JM, Huang R, Siddique N, Farsiu S, Siddique T, Volpe NJ, Fawzi AA (2016). Macular sub-layer thinning and association with pulmonary function tests in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Sci Rep, 6, 29187.
- Simonett JM, Grewal DS, Fawzi AA, Lyon AT, Gill MK (2016). Fundus Autofluorescence Patterns of Submacular Fluid Resolution Following Repair of Macula-Involving Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina, 47(11), 1020-1029.
- Knoll B, Simonett J, Volpe NJ, Farsiu S, Ward M, Rademaker A, Weintraub S, Fawzi AA (2016). Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in amnestic mild cognitive impairment: Case-control study and meta-analysis. Alzheimers Dement (Amst), 4, 85-93.
- Volpe NJ, Simonett J, Fawzi AA, Siddique T (2015). Ophthalmic Manifestations of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (An American Ophthalmological Society Thesis). Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc, 113, T12.
- Simonett JM, Sohrab MA, Pacheco J, Armstrong LL, Rzhetskaya M, Smith M, Geoffrey Hayes M, Fawzi AA (2015). A Validated Phenotyping Algorithm for Genetic Association Studies in Age-related Macular Degeneration. Sci Rep, 5, 12875.
- Capowski EE, Simonett JM, Clark EM, Wright LS, Howden SE, Wallace KA, Petelinsek AM, Pinilla I, Phillips MJ, Meyer JS, Schneider BL, Thomson JA, Gamm DM (2014). Loss of MITF expression during human embryonic stem cell differentiation disrupts retinal pigment epithelium development and optic vesicle cell proliferation. Hum Mol Genet, 23(23), 6332-44.
- Fawzi AA, Simonett JM, Purta P, Moss HE, Lowry JL, Deng HX, Siddique N, Sufit R, Bigio EH, Volpe NJ, Siddique T (2014). Clinicopathologic report of ocular involvement in ALS patients with C9orf72 mutation. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 15(7-8), 569-80.
- Singh R, Shen W, Kuai D, Martin JM, Guo X, Smith MA, Perez ET, Phillips MJ, Simonett JM, Wallace KA, Verhoeven AD, Capowski EE, Zhang X, Yin Y, Halbach PJ, Fishman GA, Wright LS, Pattnaik BR, Gamm DM (2013). iPS cell modeling of Best disease: insights into the pathophysiology of an inherited macular degeneration. Hum Mol Genet, 22(3), 593-607.
Letter
- Simonett JM, Shakoor A, Bernstein P (2021). Intentional retinal injury with handheld lasers is an underrecognized form of self-harm. Journal of affective disorders, 281, 503-504.
Again, Dr. Joseph Simonett is very skilled at giving an eye injection that doesn't hurt much once the anesthetic wears off. It's something of a miracle - and makes me not dread my eye injections so much.
Very good, a very professional and dedicated person [TRANSLATED]
1000
Super Star
I like Dr. Simonett's energy and enthusiasm. I left with a positive feeling about the outcome of my issue.
He listened to my concerns and answered them in a way I understood!
Although it was my first visit, Dr. Simonett was very familiar with my medical history and was very conversant and involving. He was highly professional and efficient. Office management was excellent, and timing of my appointment was on schedule.
Doctor Simonett is very professional, honest and willing to listen. He is very good at eye injections.
Dr Joseph Simonett is extremely competent.... Observent. He is right on the money as the saying goes..
Dr.Simonett is an excellent physician, a real professional.
Dr. Simonett and his staff are excellent.
Patient, thorough, kind, attentive, helpful,
He is very good at what he does...it's a scary procedure but he does it well.
Professional, competent and kind.
I really like Dr Simonett alot and I'm going to continue seeing him
This doctor is the next level of care. Very intelligent and considerate.
Amazing retina specialist!!! I would recommend him without any hesitation!!!
Excellent doctor, God bless you. My family and I are very happy with your attention. Thank you very much. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Simonett and his team were very thorough in their exam, listened carefully to my concerns, and answered all of my questions completely.
Very helpful
I thought he would spend a bit more time with me or test more stuff! This was my first visit to Moran in Murray and I was confused that if took only 30 minutes instead if the expected "2-3 hours" . They did not seem to test as much as at the University Moran so I don't feel as thoroughly checked.
I literally owe Dr Simonett my eyesight. I am beyond grateful for his work, his skill, and his professionalism. Without his treatment I would be blind and that is no small matter.
Dr. Simonett is absolutely fabulous. He is very thorough and explains things clearly so I can understand. He also involves me in my treatment decisions. He is empathetic and talks to me more than a patient. He gives the reassurance that he cares about you as a person.
I recently moved from California to Utah and my long time retina specialist in California recommended Moran Eye Institute. I am very happy I have Dr. Simonett as my doctor. This was my second visit and I am very happy with the care I am receiving for my diabetic retinopathy from Dr. Simonett along with the thorough exams and scans I am receiving for my eyes each visit. Thank you.
Very professional and kind. When he came on board he came with the highest praise and recommendations from other staff and doctors.
Dr. Simonett is a wonderful doctor. I appreciate his professionalism and his thoughtfulness. He answered my questions and explained my condition in a way that I could understand.
Friendly and energetic
Dr. Simonette was thorough in his summary and explanation about my partially detached retina and offered thorough follow up care. I was very impressed by him.
He is a new physician to me. He is very responsive and quick as was everything about this visit!!
Dr. Simonette has been fabulous; professional, capable and communicative. I will keep my eye care in Ut. With him.
Excellent physician.
He's very kind and easy to talk to about my medical condition.
Moran made a wise decision in hiring Joseph Simonett, MD
The best of care combined with the highest level of professionalism!
Have been doing so since my visit
I am very impressed with Dr. Simonett's knowledge, professionalism, and curtesy toward me. He performed a thorough eye exam with modern, less invasive equipment, and answered all my questions about the vitreous detachment and floaters in my left eye. I trust that my eye health is in good hands with Dr. Simonett.
Dr. Simonett is very professional, friendly and helpful.
Very considerate.Listening to the full facts that I hard of hearing.
Very invested in my care.
excellent care and very professional
Excellence in all aspects of patient care and treatment. Very intelligent.
It was very kind seemed to really be concerned about me wanted to give me the best care I really appreciate him
Outstanding
Very knowable and experienced at what he does,possitive comments from those he works with.
He listens to you!
Dr. Simonett is a good listener and willing to adjust treatments if necessary. He is very good at giving eye injections.
He is the best!
Exceptional!
Great care.
I would highly recommend him to anyone!!!
We were very impressed with Dr. Simonett during our second-opinion visit. He listened carefully and explained details about my eye condition. We got way more engagement, care, and info from him than I ever received from my "regular" retinal doctor from a different practice. Great staff, too! Would definitely recommend him.
Dr Simonett was friendly and professional. He worked well with my sister even though she doesn't speak English and a bit slow.
Dr. Simonett is very knowledgeable and presents all in a very understandable way. I would recommend him and the Moran Eye Clinic.
Very good
Great job! Thanks!
I would certainly choose dr Simonet He is very well educated and quite intelligent. And cares about his patients. Gets to the meat of the coconut quickly.
Very good at explaining and willing to listen
Thanks for helping me out
Dr. Joseph Simonett is an outstanding surgeon. He is highly intelligent, gifted and precise in his skills, and a careful and clear communicator. I researched many Retinal Specialists. The surgical procedure he performed (epi-retinal peel) was very successful. I feel blessed to have found him for this very delicate surgical procedure. His Fellow and office team and surgical team were well-coordinated and efficient.
Yes I definitely would, I feel very fortunate that he is my Dr.
I really liked him and felt he cared about me.
Staff are friendly and professional. Dr. Simonett is the best.
We certainly would if we knew anyone who needs him.
Very skilled provider. Not particularly warm in his bedside manor.
Dr, Simonette listened and communicated exceptionally well.
Dr Simonett was very nice to meet and he explained my condition very clearly. Thank you.
He was understanding about how I felt
Dr. Joseph M. Simonette is friendly and takes the time to listen to my concerns and questions. I feel my eye health is in the care of a highly qualified and knowledgeable doctor.
I think I got excellent care. Dr. Simonett seems highly competent and he is superprofessional and dedicated to what he does. Thanks so much, please keep up to good work!
He is good and he makes sure you have the medicine to num the eye before the shots were given. And he has a great team.
He is great! Answered all my questions and surgery went very well!
He was very nice and I'm glad he has taken on Dr. Teski'# patients
Joseph M Simonett, MD and His Entire team = Tyson, Glen, Chanda are Professional, Knowledgeable, Caring and Friendly Human Beings (*_*) an XCLNT (Excellent) Service (O_O) Highly Recommended Doctor (O)__(O)
Excellent
Dr Simonette was very caring. He listened well and explained the surgical procedure in a way I understood. He included me in my care decisions.
Compassionate physician who fit me in to a fulllt scheduled clinic and took the time required to put me at ease. Amazing experience
He was very knowleegeable and explained everything in great detail to me!
Dr. Simonett is an excellent medical provider. He's easy to converse with and helpful at explaining my condition and care options.
Thanks! Great job!
He is fantastic so glad he came to Moran his staff is fantastic everyone of them
Dr. Simonett is very professional, helpful and communicate well
He's very good and knowledgeable. Explains so I can understand. He explains about recovery time and includes explaining possible future treatments.
Recumend him highly!!!
Was very honest with what I will be facing. I really appreciate that.
Great doctor. I have only had this doctor a short time. I am impressed with his knowledge and care.
Dr. Simonett is a top-notch Opthalmologist. He not only takes time to explain everything going on with the procedure, he also makes sure to answer any questions I have and makes sure I am comfortable with the recovery plan. I would highly recomment Dr. Simonett to anyone!
Very good at what he does.
Rushed, didn't really seem to care much. I didn't walk away with trusting him to perform surgery.
Very efficient and knowledgeable.
Very knowlegable, kind and professional.
He listens and explains his technique to ease any fears.
Two words; The best!
Very nice Dr. and answer any question very clear.
Dr.Simonett is an excellent doctor. Very happy that he was the one chosen to replace Dr. Testi.
He was very good and very professional.
I was totally confident that my surgery would be successful. I was awake during the procedure and appreciated the team work I experienced during the surgery.
Excellent
Very personable and takes time to answer questions.
He explained all the aspects of the surgery before and what I could expect after my follow up was very informal. I feel he's a very good surgeon.
Very thorough and professional
First interaction with this doctor and I was very happy with how he presented information and how to proceed in the near future.
I appreciate his actually coming into the room to talk to me before the procedure.
The Medical Assistant was very good also!
He is fantastic and so good and careful at giving my injection. He was a fellow when I first knew I liked him and now he's running the show
Go to this Doctor!!!
For a young doc, he displays confidence and a great work ethic.
Dr. Simonett was very personable and easy to speak with. He listened and responded to my concerns and I'm confident that his treatment will improve my health issue.
I appreciate him taking over Dr. Teske's practice. I felt very well cared for.
He was very professional and kind.
I always have an incredible experience when visiting Dr. Simonett at Midvalley. He is always polite, on time, friendly, explains his findings and recommendations, and answers all my questions. My vision has improved tremendously since I've been under his care.
He listens carefully and is kind.
It was very clear why Dr. Teske said Dr. Simonett is an intuitive retinal specialist.
Very personable and professional
excellent doctor
First time seeing him, friendly,works quickly, made me feel comfortable.
He was very competent and thorough
Dr. Simonet listens and explains what he's doing. He seems to genuinely care about his patients and meets their needs. Eye surgery is scary and he helps you understand procedure and process better.
Very good at explanations and has a lot of patience with you. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Simonett was very professional and courteous
Dr. Simonett is beyond impressive and spent a lot of time explaining my condition and his recommendations.
Dr. Simonett is quite special. He's clrearly beyond sharp and competent. He is very engaging and he leaves you with that sense of confidence that is so important in the doctor/patient relationship. We are so lucky that we were placed in his care.
Came in, said picture looks better, but did not take the time to show me, did the injection and said to come back in 4 weeks. Felt very rushed and like a number by not only him, but especially the assistant who was like a tornado getting things done. I will say, they got it done. And it was nice to not be there for several hours, but there needs to be a happy middle¿
Dr. Simonett is very well trained and skillful. He has a very helpful demeanor and communicates well. Highly recommended!
It was kind of a random thing to have happen to me to get a detached retina in my right eye, but Dr Simonett has done a great job working on my right eye and things seem to be improving on it.
Dr Simonett is a great provider, explaining everything as needed and open to conversation
Dr. Simonett listened carefully to my concerns about my failing vision in my left eye ¿ and explained what's going on and what to expect. This is my second visit with Dr. Simonett ¿ and I appreciate his candor and care.
The doctor was good. My complaints were about the excessively long wait to be seen, not the doctor's care itself.
Very kind and listens to you. Is the very best at giving injections
Dr Simonett spoke to us while we were still in Montana. He assured us he would meet us when we got to Salt Lake City, and he did just that! We have been telling everyone who will listen about the care we received!
Absolutely first class. Excellent
He was an amazing fellow so glad he is back
Very personable and knowledgeable.
He's excellent.
Good guy
He failed to even say hello to my husband.
Dr was great but wish he explained how he would be doing future ERM eye surgery.
Wonderful care and treatment!
Dr Simonett was great.
Joseph M Simonett, MD, was direct, caring and has mastered an excellent technique in his treatment.
good DR.
First encounter, Seems like a great Doctor.
Liked him a lot when he was a fellow. Is the best at giving the injections. If anyone can do as Dr Vitalle did it would be Dr Simonett