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Rachel G. Simpson
( out of 454 reviews )

Rachel G. Simpson, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-585-3937
  • 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

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 454 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.
    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    She is very kind and helpful

    June 20, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Professional, knowledgeable, and skillful

    June 20, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    She really cares about her patients

    June 20, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Extremely professional and competent, yet friendly and approachable.

    June 20, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Simpson has taken care of my eyes and me for years, because she's an excellent doctor and cares about me as a person. Highly recommended.

    June 19, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Excellent Doctor for my glaucoma. Very knowledgeable and informed what to do to help with my sight.

    June 14, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I TRUST HER COMPLETELY WITH MY EYECARE

    June 13, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    She is great and really cares about you as a person not a number. Wonderful

    June 11, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Simpson is very personable, yet professional. I always look forward to seeing her at the next appointment. She is knowledgeable and direct in her assessments.

  • 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 -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Glaucoma - University of Utah, Moran Eye Center Fellow
    Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Banner University Hospital, The University of Arizona, Phoenix Intern
    Medicine - University of Arizona College of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Biology - Arizona State University Postbaccalaureate Studies
    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 article)
    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 article)

    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 article)