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Rachel G. Simpson
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 776 reviews )

Rachel G. Simpson, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Midvalley Health Center

Moran Eye Center
243 East 6100 South
Murray , UT 84107
  • Dr. Simpson specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma—including the newest micro-invasive techniques such as iStent, GATT and Xen Gel Stent—as well as cataracts and advanced anterior segment surgeries.

    Get to know Dr. Simpson by watching her profile video.

    Dr. Simpson also serves as the Moran Eye Center's vice-chair of education.

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 776 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.

    Patient Comments

    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.

    December 31, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 3 out of 5

    After the appointment, at the front desk I learned that I had been assigned to a different doctor, This will probably work out for the best,

    December 30, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Simpson is caring and very knowledgeable

    December 22, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    Very good and kind person, excellent service. [TRANSLATED]

    December 19, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I have already recommended her to a friend.

    December 13, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    A very good person to do their job. [TRANSLATED]

    December 13, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 2 out of 5

    The doctor only spent 5 minutes with me. I'm supposed to have surgery in a month and I don't fully understand how to use the medication to prepare for the surgery. I can't get in contact with the office because they don't use telephone technology any longer.

    December 11, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I have complete trust in her care of my situation.

    December 10, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very Good Doc. !!!!!

    December 10, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent professional care.

  • Dr. Simpson specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma—including the newest micro-invasive techniques such as iStent, GATT and Xen Gel Stent—as well as cataracts and advanced anterior segment surgeries.

    Get to know Dr. Simpson by watching her profile video.

    Dr. Simpson also serves as the Moran Eye Center's vice-chair of education.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Associate Professor (Clinical)

    Education history

    Fellowship Glaucoma - University of Utah, Moran Eye Center Fellow
    Residency Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Banner University Hospital, The University of Arizona, Phoenix Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Arizona College of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Biology - Arizona State University Postbaccalaureate Studies
    Undergraduate Political Science - Arizona State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Ayesha A, Wallace RT, Mai AP, Simpson RG, Chaya CJ (2023). Iris atrophy after administration of Dexycu: Additional evidence and possible mechanism for a rare complication. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 30, 101806. (Read full publication)
    2. 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. (Read full publication)
    3. 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. (Read full publication)

    Letter

    1. Levin AM, Chaya CJ, Simpson RG (2020). The burden of required preoperative history/physicals on veterans undergoing cataract surgery. [Letter to the editor]. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(6), 918. (Read full publication)